SPC 25470 - Upper Control Arms

Are there multiple versions of these UCA? I can't seem to find written details. I did notice a few different pictures floating around where half the arm is tubular and other half is flat. The one below is the lowest price I found and wanted to confirm if this is ok to buy and if its the original model and any downsides to it?

https://revtecautoparts.com/spc-performance-upper-control-arms-25470/

 

SPC has gone through several iterations - the most recent is the flat style with X-axis bushings. If you want to save some cash, you can order the Mevotech Supremes from Rock Auto. They're the exact same thing and ran me about $420 shipped in September.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/mevotech-supremes-still-a-good-option.735560/

 

Look to be real but I would be weary of that price and place, as I have never heard of them. @daveeasa aren't you doing something for a buy right now on these arms?

 

I noticed a few threads about this brand also mentioning this. thanks for second confirming for me...looks like I may be looking into getting a set of these!

 

That group buy has ended and I was informed that SPC is raising prices in November.

 

If was people I would be reaching out to SPC and find out if these exact copies from JunkTech, I mean Movetech are real genuine SPC Arms? They can be had for about $450ish compared to $600.00 plus for the SPC's

 

If I was people I'd be asking why SPC arms have such a markup at other places when you can just buy GoodDealTech, I mean Mevotech. Perfect fit, finish, SPC laser engraving, SPC instructions, SPC updated designs. Would take a lot of work for counterfeiters to re-engineer their bushings to match the SPC x-axis bushings.

Early on there was talk about Mevotech buying old SPC stock when they switched designs, but looks like Mevotech is just another purchaser/reseller from SPC and can afford to keep their profits lower since they deal in other aftermarket parts too.

 

@clip I checked out your thread and wanted to confirm the model number based on your pictures.

#MS861196 @ $198.89
#MS861197 @ $198.89

 

Hopefully when there is a warranty issue and someone tries to go to SPC and say this broke and they ask for the receipt. They don't get denied is all I am saying.

 

I'm planning on going back through Mevotech as these (the Supremes) were sold with a lifetime warranty through RockAuto.

 

That's what I ordered. I ran into an issue where only the right side was listed for my 2015 but was able to search by P/N for the left side. I just looked up your 2012 on RockAuto and it's the same story.

When you purchase them, make sure to get one of the SPC-approved greases they list on their website. Usually 3-5% moly, they've got recommendations listed or other specs your grease should meet. That was one of the hardest parts of the install, tracking down the right grease - apparently there's some sort of shortage due to a Chemtool fire?

 

Thanks for confirming @clip This is my first time going to Rock Auto, and man its like a blast from the past visiting their website...looks like it was built and ran on Windows 95/XP, which can explain the great prices /sarcasm

 

My favorite part is getting a cheap magnet with a crappy picture of a customer's car each time. The side of my toolbox is filling up with them. I actually dig through the box looking for it now and am disappointed when they forget to put it in

 

I did end up getting the Mevotech and just like everybody else said, they're SPC in disguised. Just got everything installed and car aligned with no issues. Highly recommended on getting it from RockAuto for a way better price.

 

Unfortunately like stated above from a person who sells them etc. they are not an actual SPC Light Racing Arm. Show some pics of the entire arm underneath etc please.

 

Here you go.

 

Here's a thread with somebody else selling boxed SPC and they look identical. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/new-spc-upper-control-arms-25470.665524/#post-23494686

 

@memario1214 didn't you have a thread that showed different version of these alleged SPC Arms?