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Question about upper and lower control arms?

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by ARDnc, Aug 15, 2018.

  1. Aug 15, 2018 at 7:06 AM
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    ARDnc

    ARDnc [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Looking to upgrade my upper and lower control arms. I do alot of Beach Offroading and I'm werry of the uniball set up due to sand. I have a 6 inch Rough Country lift and just want to get some heavy duty control arms.
     
  2. Aug 22, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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    jbrandt

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    Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of real "upgrade" for lower control arms unless you go with a full on long travel setup. There are a few options that are essentially one-off custom LCAs but they are redonk expensive.

    For uppers, there are a few different brands that use balljoint style instead of the uniballs, like SPC and light Racing iirc. However I'm not sure of their compatibility with your rough country lift...

    Honestly I wouldn't bother. The control arms aren't something most people bend. If you are bending them, time for a full rebuild and long travel etc... IMO your stock components are stronger than your lift, anyway.
     
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    Sterling_vH111 Go do something real instead.

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    Spc light racing, Camburg, and Icon Vehicle Dynamics I believe all make upper control arms that are non-uniballs.

    Total Chaos and I’m pretty sure Dirt King fab are the only ones who make stock length lower control arms.

    I’m not sure if any is compatible with your existing lift, but since their made to be Oem replacements / fit, I think they would work. Can’t guarenter anything though.
     

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