UCA Hole, finally did it.
05-13-11 | 01:43 PM
#31
nice thread Tomlee,
I've been on air for 2 years now. And I love to drive low. By doing this uca cutout, I'm sure it will allow me more clearance/suspension travel so I can drive low and remain comfortable.
Since the shape of the uca/balljoint is cylindrical, I may opt to use a circular saw too. props to dRo15 for sharing his pics.
I've been on air for 2 years now. And I love to drive low. By doing this uca cutout, I'm sure it will allow me more clearance/suspension travel so I can drive low and remain comfortable.
Since the shape of the uca/balljoint is cylindrical, I may opt to use a circular saw too. props to dRo15 for sharing his pics.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...clearance.html
06-06-11 | 10:26 AM
#32
here is a better looking setup....cut out and boxed up, looks OEM also
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...clearance.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...clearance.html
06-06-11 | 12:59 PM
#33
Can anyone post pics of the tool you used?
I bought a 2.5" hole attachement which was basically a white metal cylinder with a jagged edge. Attached this to the drill and I could not get this to cut through the fender. It would basically catch on the metal fender and skip all over the place. Really did a number on the inside of my fender. I haven't been able to cut through.
I bought a 2.5" hole attachement which was basically a white metal cylinder with a jagged edge. Attached this to the drill and I could not get this to cut through the fender. It would basically catch on the metal fender and skip all over the place. Really did a number on the inside of my fender. I haven't been able to cut through.
06-06-11 | 01:40 PM
#34
One from the LS400 section:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6332599-post157.html
The hole saws have a pilot drill but an easy approach prior to is to drill the pilot hole first. That way you insure you are in the right spot and the hole saw pilot bit will easily feed on that first hole.
A hole saw like this but this one is for a different material...just so you can see the pilot bit:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6332599-post157.html
The hole saws have a pilot drill but an easy approach prior to is to drill the pilot hole first. That way you insure you are in the right spot and the hole saw pilot bit will easily feed on that first hole.
A hole saw like this but this one is for a different material...just so you can see the pilot bit:
06-06-11 | 03:33 PM
#35
Can anyone post pics of the tool you used?
I bought a 2.5" hole attachement which was basically a white metal cylinder with a jagged edge. Attached this to the drill and I could not get this to cut through the fender. It would basically catch on the metal fender and skip all over the place. Really did a number on the inside of my fender. I haven't been able to cut through.
I bought a 2.5" hole attachement which was basically a white metal cylinder with a jagged edge. Attached this to the drill and I could not get this to cut through the fender. It would basically catch on the metal fender and skip all over the place. Really did a number on the inside of my fender. I haven't been able to cut through.
06-06-11 | 04:57 PM
#36
One from the LS400 section:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6332599-post157.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6332599-post157.html
Oh hey thats my car
I'll post up better pics of the uca boxes once my friend sends them over to me
06-06-11 | 05:24 PM
#37
After all these years....I still have to shake my head at that cut for the UCA...LOL...Please if you do this mod people, FINISH IT. Make a cover, weld it in, and paint it to look factory. Any hack can take a sawzall or hole saw to their car.
06-06-11 | 06:58 PM
#39
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OK......lets see some before and after pics (side profile) of your rides now that you cut the holes for the UCA ball joint in the engine bay.
How much lower (for those with air suspension) does it sit when slammed?
How much lower (for those with air suspension) does it sit when slammed?
06-06-11 | 08:45 PM
#40
here is a better looking setup....cut out and boxed up, looks OEM also
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...clearance.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...clearance.html
06-06-11 | 08:51 PM
#41
check out this diy, clean and simple. looks oem too.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/5535772-post16.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/5535772-post16.html
06-07-11 | 03:33 AM
#43
I likes the curvature on yours. Have seen some creative approaches and it depends how much fab and skill one wants to involve. Have seen domed, anime shapes...some pretty wild stuff.
06-07-11 | 09:53 AM
#45
