{"product_id":"total-chaos-fabrication-tacoma-1st-gen-1996-2004-lower-uniball-conversion-tc-heim-steering-96140-h","title":"TOTAL CHAOS FABRICATION | Tacoma 1st Gen (1996 - 2004) Lower Uniball Conversion - Tc Heim Steering (96140-H)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Toyota lower ball joint design on the 1st Gen Tacoma and 3rd Gen 4Runner is known to be a weak link. To explain the design in the simplest way, imagine your car trailer ball off your hitch facing the ground, and the tongue of your trailer hitch facing up. Every time you hit a bump on the road, the ball would be tugging itself out of the trailer hitch cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ball joint design is best described this way, and with the way the lower control arm bolts to the spindle, forces are being applied in a direction that can contribute to premature parts failure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen your suspension droops with an aftermarket extended shock, long travel system or spacer kit the lower ball joint and outer tie rod are placed at a near binding angle and stressed under load. Over time this added angle causes additional wear on the lower ball and socket configuration. These pressed-in assembled parts are prone to separate and cause catastrophic failure to the steering and suspension system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the last 2 years our R\u0026amp;D team dedicated design time and logged 35,000 test miles to launch the first fully bolt-on billet machined 1\" lower uniball conversion. We drove on these parts for 18 months to prove the parts were ready to send to production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis R\u0026amp;D process was a true test of patience, refining each prototype to include additional features and more benefits. We now offer the most durable lower uniball conversion with added safety and component strength in mind. Constant innovation. Our minds are always racing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOTAL CHAOS includes 1\" I.D. uniballs that feature a heat-treated stainless-steel ball \u0026amp; heat-treated stainless-steel race for maximum corrosion resistance and component longevity. These uniballs also feature a military grade PTFE woven fabric liner that helps prevent noise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC machined AISI 1018 billet steel construction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLower uniball conversion is designed to upgrade the factory ball joint with added strength and durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt in locating pins and registering center ring lock into the spindle and lessen the shear load on the mounting hardware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to reduce bump steer and improve steering geometry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% bolt on and fully rebuildable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLower control arm tapered adapters are included. Bolts to stock Toyota LCA's or TC long travel kits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDouble shear tie rod tabs are pre-welded. The tab inner spread is 2.125\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan not be installed with factory outer tie rods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for use with the TC heim steering upgrade (PT# 96099) which utilizes a 7\/8\" heim, 5\/8\" bolt, and misalignment spacers to fit 2.125\" double shear tab spacing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Cerakote coating to maximize corrosion resistance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMounting hardware is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOTE: These lower uniball conversions are designed to be installed on a vehicle with 2\"-3\" of suspension lift. Installing them on a vehicle with more or less lift height may result in alignment issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-state-default ui-accordion-header-active ui-state-active\" role=\"tab\" id=\"ui-id-11\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-12\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePARTS INCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" id=\"ui-id-12\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-11\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLOWER UNIBALL CONVERSION FOR USE W\/ TC HEIM STEERING (SOLD SEPARATELY) - LEFT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLOWER UNIBALL CONVERSION FOR USE W\/ TC HEIM STEERING (SOLD SEPARATELY) - RIGHT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHARDWARE KIT\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-11\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(96140-H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Total Chaos Fabrication","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51291604156580,"sku":"96140-H","price":1107.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/0820\/6756\/files\/1_e41bbfdb-57d9-4181-99e0-d6b74b7ed305.jpg?v=1775010527","url":"https:\/\/evergreenoffroad.com\/products\/total-chaos-fabrication-tacoma-1st-gen-1996-2004-lower-uniball-conversion-tc-heim-steering-96140-h","provider":"Evergreen Offroad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}