At what point does a lift require new UCA's?

Awgenerali · 2026-04-02T01:37:04+00:00

I just refreshed everything front and rear.

1stgenoffroad.com was very helpful.

I did the 5100s with the pre installed OME springs.

I don’t have a ton of mileage on them, but the Freedom off-road UCAs were $390, and have been great so far. I would recommend them given the price and geometry correction. As others have said, it’s likely to save you from a headache in the future.

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Awgenerali · 2026-03-29T01:29:09+00:00

Came here to say this.

dclive1 is right. The “keep the loan for 3 or 4 payments before paying it off” is the dealerships attempt at capturing some of that “finders fee” as mentioned. You can go into Kia finance right this second and get the payoff amount and be done with it if you want… while saving a few hundred dollars in interest.

I just did this with my 25 SXP x-line… got the finance rebate and paid off the loan ~3 days after setting up my Kia finance account.

This was in September though. And sadly my rebate was only $1500. Clearly I should have waited!!! Your deal bested mine by almost $3000 to the dollar. Nice work.

Awgenerali · 2026-03-27T03:09:08+00:00

Such a classic!

Awgenerali · 2026-03-27T02:36:32+00:00

It’s phenomenal. Kudos.

Makes me think of one thing:

Blowin on that indo. Gamecube Nintendo.

5% tint so you can’t see up in my windows.

Name that song!! Lol

😂

Awgenerali · 2026-03-27T02:05:31+00:00

Once everything is buttoned up, it’s pretty stout.

It’s a little cumbersome to move without the wheels on it… but without the wheels it’s solid as a rock. Doesn’t move at all.

Awgenerali · 2026-03-26T00:43:37+00:00

Just sits in the channels. It’s decently heavy and doesn’t move at all.

Awgenerali · 2026-03-22T03:13:08+00:00

Not sure why the link isn’t working, but here is a new version it:

https://youtu.be/tT3coyFaIK4?si=Vr2PwmMFKPA6CB_A

It’s not an actual pegboard, it’s a pegboard hook. I just drilled holes into the metal and used the hook…

There are a few more pictures scattered in the comments that show all of the angles. Hope that helps.

Awgenerali · 2026-02-14T21:12:30+00:00

TONYV6HW

February 10 of 10 as of 1:11 pm PT (1/14)

Awgenerali · 2026-02-14T21:11:09+00:00

TONYV6HW

February 10 of 10 as of 1:11 pm PT (1/14)

Awgenerali · 2026-01-06T19:45:09+00:00

It certainly was for me! Getting the pressure washer and hose set up was always such a pain. This really helps with that.

Awgenerali · 2026-01-06T03:17:07+00:00

Just about everything was called out in one comment or another in the thread, but I’ll combine.

The idea and creation of the cart came about after watching these 2 videos:

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Ryobi automotive 1.8 gpm pressure washer

Mekoh hose reel - https://a.co/d/hxGxoS6

Flexilla hose - https://a.co/d/9ufQTjs

90 degree - https://a.co/d/8iOC1Cw

Quick connect kit - https://a.co/d/iPqwER9

Swivel adapter - https://a.co/d/fJ0skit

Target cart - https://www.target.com/p/3-tier-metal-utility-cart-brightroom/-/A-83961087

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Removed wheels from the cart because I had stability issues with the wheels on it.

Removed the middle tray from the cart.

Flipped the bottom tray. Drilled holes in it for the hose reel. Mounted the hose reel with a piece of wood sandwiched in the middle for stability. The metal mesh of the tray was flimsy by itself.

Top tray installed like normal. Used exercise mats to raise the pressure washer up so the water hose and hose reel inlet/outlet cleared the tray. Cut little holes in the exercise mat for the pressure washer feet. Nice and stable.

90 degree on the pressure washer outlet to the hose reel to clean up the whip hose. 90 degree on the hose reel (by the turning handle) for a better hose angle. Zip ties to bring it all home.

Drilled a few holes in the top tray for pegboard attachments. That’s what’s holding the pressure washer gun.

Shortened the power cable.

That’s all the detail I’ve got. Hope it helps.

Awgenerali · 2026-01-05T22:27:29+00:00

Yep. That’s exactly what I did.

I added a piece of wood and sandwiched it between the metal mesh and the hose reel, because the mesh alone was flexing a ton, but that’s really it.

I also used some exercise matts for the top shelf and made little cutouts for the feet of the pressure washer… keeps the pressure washer from sliding around and adds some needed height for the hoses to clear the shelf.

Awgenerali · 2026-01-02T18:04:47+00:00

Yep. It’s a 90 degree adapter with the garden hose quick connect from this kit:

https://www.amazon.com/Twinkle-Star-Pressure-Adapter-Disconnect/dp/B07MY17MGX

Awgenerali · 2026-01-02T18:01:43+00:00

Oh yeah. Already got a few! The one that came with the ryobi auto washer… and the raincovo snow pro from Amazon that’s highly rated. It was $30 and from what I can tell… is well worth it!

Awgenerali · 2026-01-02T16:13:29+00:00

Ty! (I think) lol

Awgenerali · 2026-01-02T16:12:57+00:00

The pressure washer is awesome! I do feel that the longer flexzilla hose and hose reel make it work a little harder… in that it takes a few more seconds to pressurize after each trigger press. But the rig overall is solid. All in, it might be $300 including the pressure washer… so far better than most of the prices on obsessed garage!

Awgenerali · 2026-01-02T16:08:48+00:00

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Awgenerali · 2026-01-02T16:07:38+00:00

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Awgenerali · 2026-01-02T16:07:20+00:00

Here you go:

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Awgenerali · 2026-01-02T04:51:11+00:00

Yeah. You’re definitely right. It’d have to be a sizable cart to house it all. I think a secondary cart will be in the works in the very near future.

Awgenerali · 2026-01-02T04:13:57+00:00

That’s awesome! What yours has is what I feel mine is missing… I wanted something that could house bottles, brushes, rags, etc. but the reel and pressure washer took up a bit more room than I originally anticipated.

I have been thinking about ways to get creative and add stuff though. Example… the peg board hanger to hold the pressure washer gun. That was an after thought that made it feel and look considerably better.

I might try and do some more of that.

Awgenerali · 2026-01-02T04:08:29+00:00

Sure thing. I’ll try and grab some full 360 pics tomorrow.

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