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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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whiteline UCA

I was wondering since whiteline is apparently using magical poly bushings that don't allow noise in like everyone else's has anyone used their UCA?

Since pretty much every single aftermarket UCA poly arm allows noise in is whiteline the exception?

Anyone with experience please chime in thanks.
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 11:10 PM
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Sorry, no experience here but I'm considering one myself. While I don't remember seeing the specs anywhere but from the pics the mount (not the arm itself) appears to be both smaller and thinner in gauge than every other aftermarket 0.25" thick metal...maybe someone from Whiteline can chime in?
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 10:12 AM
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I don't have a unit in front of me to measure, but I can tell you that it is made from 4130 Chromoly and it is extremely strong. When people see our products in person they always comment how stout they are. It may appear to be more petite due to the design so it would be easier to install and fit on all of the S197 cars.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Red_Devil
I don't have a unit in front of me to measure, but I can tell you that it is made from 4130 Chromoly and it is extremely strong. When people see our products in person they always comment how stout they are. It may appear to be more petite due to the design so it would be easier to install and fit on all of the S197 cars.

Does it allow noise to be transfered from the rear/differential like other UCAs?

Can someone from vorschlag chime in or anyone else?
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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Wow, I ran an adj. Steeda UCA and there was practically no noise from it, what are concerned about, add some dynamat, or buy a Lexus for crying out loud there isnt much NVH get over it already and buy it!!!
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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It will remain pretty quiet unless you adjust to eccentric crush tube to the full amount where it touches the mount. Doing so is acceptable, but it will transfer a minimal amount of noise...
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Red_Devil
It will remain pretty quiet unless you adjust to eccentric crush tube to the full amount where it touches the mount. Doing so is acceptable, but it will transfer a minimal amount of noise...
What is the point of adjusting the eccentric crush tube all the way? When would I need to do that?
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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It would be for adjusting your side view instant center
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Red_Devil
It would be for adjusting your side view instant center
The Whiteline UCA is definitely an excellent-looking, stout piece.

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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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after you install it let me know if you hear any other noise.

Is that your only suspension mod? When I put mine in I put it in with other stuff as well.
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 13shelby
after you install it let me know if you hear any other noise.

Is that your only suspension mod? When I put mine in I put it in with other stuff as well.
Hey, 13shelby, will do. I can tell you that I am very impressed with Whiteline's stuff and I will probably look into outfitting my car with more of their products in the future.

My current suspension setup consists of:
  • Ford Racing 1" lowering springs
  • FRPP jounce stops
  • FRPP / Eibach adjustable front / non-adjustable rear sway bars
  • Koni STR.T shocks and struts
  • Steeda HD strut mounts
  • Ford Racing lower control arms
  • BMR adjustable panhard bar and brace

After this weekend, assuming I get around to installing everything, it'll look like:
  • Ford Racing 1" lowering springs*
  • FRPP jounce stops*
  • FRPP / Eibach sway bars*
  • Bilstein shocks and struts (sourced from a 2013 Shelby GT500 along with the 15" Brembo brakes)
  • Steeda HD front sway bar endlinks
  • Steeda HD strut mounts*
  • FRPP lower control arms*
  • Whiteline upper control arm / third link
  • Whiteline watts link

Considering my car rides as well as or nicer than OEM and makes nary a sound or clunk, it should be pretty easy to tell whether the new modifications add NVH. Tracking down exactly which modification(s) is specifically responsible for said NVH, though -- assuming there is any (I really hope not as this is my daily driver) -- might be difficult.

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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 04:01 AM
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Did you ever get your stuff installed? NVH?
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 06:04 AM
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I have 2013 Boss 302, two weeks ago, installed Whiteline upper and lower control arms with heavy brackets, and panhard bar and brace. No noise, at all, ever. I know a few people with the same set up, using coil/over shocks/springs. The lowered cars do make noise, but it's not the Whiteline components.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Cranky Old Man
I have 2013 Boss 302, two weeks ago, installed Whiteline upper and lower control arms with heavy brackets, and panhard bar and brace. No noise, at all, ever. I know a few people with the same set up, using coil/over shocks/springs. The lowered cars do make noise, but it's not the Whiteline components.
Looks great! Where did u have yours installed? I've got a 2014 GT/TP coming and the whiteline stuff seems appealing.
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 06:22 PM
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You'll really like the whiteline parts, very well made and excellent quality.
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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I'm seriously considering the Whiteline myself, but, I had the Roush on my 625 rwhp Shelby with no wheel hop and it was dead quiet.
Mike
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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I've used the whiteline on 3 different cars. All were extremely quiet and performaned their function perfectly. Let us know if you're interested.
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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You boys should immediately inspect your UCAs
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...re-inside.html

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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Locotone07
You boys should immediately inspect your UCAs
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...re-inside.html
Yep at least 5 known failures of the UCA so far on SVT. If you have one I would get in contact with Whiteline for a replacement when they are available, or a refund for a different brand.
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 05:08 AM
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Some good info on that thread - especially if you have the WL UCA installed. I was considering these but I'll wait until the situation is resolved.
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