Aftermarket UCA still hitting coil springs

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wizzorm2g

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I replaced my rear struts after one broke with OEM , then the next summer decided to do the fronts, but i chose KYB strut plus.
I also at this time installed ReadyLift 3/2 strut spacers. Ever since then my front has been 1.5" taller than the rear. I didnt like how the ride felt and got JBA upper control arms. These seem to have even less clearance than the stock UCA. They touch the coils when tires are on the ground. (i also have 34" BF goodrich KO2) Im not sure what to do now, anyone have anything like this?
 

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Go back to stock or similar. I have moog on one side and carquest premium on the other, and I have ready lift spacers on Monroe quick struts in the front but there is no rubbing. This looks like a specific problem to those CAs.
 

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You also may need to reconsider your suspension geometry. You might need more rear lift or less front lift to prevent that level of rub.

34s are a little large on that setup. No tire rub issues on full lock turns?
 

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You need UCAs that are specifically for a lifted vehicle. They have a different geometry to keep the ball joint at a better angle.20250421_165409.jpg
 
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ok update im a little dumb but i did passenger side first and did have a little bit of weight off the driver side, apparantly just enough to not let the UCA on the other side bear the full weight. so it does have enough clearance now. ( even though drivers has more clearance somehow)
i do have tire rub lock to lock, which i plan on doing some spacers .....
does anyone know why the Ready lift didnt level out though?? why is my rear squatted an 1"???????
 
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