https://jbaoffroad.com/jba-a-arms/ram-1500-uca/jba-upper-control-arms-for-ram-1500.html Has anyone tried JBA’s control arms? I’ve been on the fence about what kind to buy. I’ve been leaning towards the ProComp ones with the uniball. The use a FK 1.25 stainless steel uniball and includes a...
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You’ve been down that road before. JBA is a well designed UCA from a small company right around the corner from my house. They are good but not the best. Budget friendly.... zone wins and uniball icon wins. JBA offroad has a place and I wouldn’t steer anyone away from running them but I would not hold them as the holy grail
The holly grail? No. The top of the list, yes. Why?
If you’re shopping for a UCA, you of course want a UCA that uses quality metal and with good welds. And one made for a small lift/leveling. And nearly all of them do. So then it really all comes down to the components of the UCA. Bushings, balljoints, or uniball. If you want a uniball or then yes, look at the Icons or others. But the potential of a annoying squeaking uniball is reason #1 for most to not go with a uniball. They’re great for racing and off road. Not so great for the daily driver.
Since I think everyone stopped using poly for the bushings, as long as they have a zerk fitting for grease, they’re all probably close to equal. Although you probably do not want rubber bushings.
So the biggest factor in a UCA is the balljoint! And I think the JBA’s are the best out there. They have the best range of motion, are strong, and not too expensive. And if you need to get a replacement immediately, you can buy a balljoint that will fit the JBA at almost any auto parts store.
If someone is on a tight enough budget and they’re picking Zone’s over JBA’s because they’re $40 cheaper, then I wonder what else they’re cheaping out on.
