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Just got my 74Weld upper control arms for my 2025 TRD Pro, and I wanted to share some first impressions before getting them installed.
Right away, the first thing I noticed is how incredibly well made they look. The machining, finish, and overall attention to detail are obvious immediately. Everything about them feels premium, and they really seem like a top tier product. They don’t come across as just another aftermarket UCA. It’s clear a lot of thought went into the design. It’s also really cool that they’re CNC machined. Every part of them caught the attention of everyone at the shop.
One of the biggest advantages of these is that they’re fully adjustable without needing to remove them.
In the pic below, I had the shop owner hold them next to an Icon UCA. If you look at the angle of the arm where it leads into the ball joint and compare the Icon to the 74Weld, you can tell 74Weld put a lot of thought into the design. The picture is a little blurry, but you can still see the difference.
The Icon has more of a straight-line angle coming off of it, while the 74Weld arm has a slightly concaved shape.
Why does that matter?
If you’re running larger tires or wheels with a different offset, tire contact with the UCA becomes a major concern. That kind of contact can limit steering and obviously cause damage to the vehicle. The slight angle on the 74Weld arm appears to create just enough extra clearance in that area while turning if you were to run into an issue there.
The amount of thought that seems to have gone into each of their new pieces is honestly pretty wild.
Out of the box, the build quality looks excellent. The arms feel solid without appearing overly bulky, and the hardware and components all seem top shelf. In person, they honestly look even better than they do in pictures.
What stood out to me most right away is how purpose-built they seem for a serious suspension setup. The design looks like it was created with strength, articulation, and geometry correction in mind, especially for people planning to run a lift and actually use the truck off-road.
Obviously, I can’t say anything yet about ride quality, alignment, or real-world performance since they’re not installed, but based on first impressions alone, I’m impressed. They definitely feel like a premium part.
If anyone else is running these on a 4th gen Tacoma, I’d still love to hear your thoughts.
Right away, the first thing I noticed is how incredibly well made they look. The machining, finish, and overall attention to detail are obvious immediately. Everything about them feels premium, and they really seem like a top tier product. They don’t come across as just another aftermarket UCA. It’s clear a lot of thought went into the design. It’s also really cool that they’re CNC machined. Every part of them caught the attention of everyone at the shop.
One of the biggest advantages of these is that they’re fully adjustable without needing to remove them.
In the pic below, I had the shop owner hold them next to an Icon UCA. If you look at the angle of the arm where it leads into the ball joint and compare the Icon to the 74Weld, you can tell 74Weld put a lot of thought into the design. The picture is a little blurry, but you can still see the difference.
The Icon has more of a straight-line angle coming off of it, while the 74Weld arm has a slightly concaved shape.
Why does that matter?
If you’re running larger tires or wheels with a different offset, tire contact with the UCA becomes a major concern. That kind of contact can limit steering and obviously cause damage to the vehicle. The slight angle on the 74Weld arm appears to create just enough extra clearance in that area while turning if you were to run into an issue there.
The amount of thought that seems to have gone into each of their new pieces is honestly pretty wild.
Out of the box, the build quality looks excellent. The arms feel solid without appearing overly bulky, and the hardware and components all seem top shelf. In person, they honestly look even better than they do in pictures.
What stood out to me most right away is how purpose-built they seem for a serious suspension setup. The design looks like it was created with strength, articulation, and geometry correction in mind, especially for people planning to run a lift and actually use the truck off-road.
Obviously, I can’t say anything yet about ride quality, alignment, or real-world performance since they’re not installed, but based on first impressions alone, I’m impressed. They definitely feel like a premium part.
If anyone else is running these on a 4th gen Tacoma, I’d still love to hear your thoughts.
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