Aftermarket Control Arms: The Foundation of a Proper Lift

If you're planning a lifted build, you've probably already considered the impact bigger tires and a taller stance will have on your vehicle's off-road capabilities. However, there's a less visible, often unrecognized ingredient in every successful lift: aftermarket control arms.

Aftermarket control arms are a frequently forgotten off-road handling

Many offroaders lift their vehicles without considering suspension geometry, which is a leading cause of lifted suspension wear. Factory suspension systems are built for specific angles, and those angles change dramatically on a lifted truck or SUV.

As a result, suspension components work outside their intended range. Ball joints operate near their limits, bushings remain under constant preload,

Off-road suspension upgrades aren't just about lifting a vehicle higher. They're also about increasing wheel travel, improving tire clearance, and maintaining safe, predictable handling on rugged terrain. Upper control arms (UCAs) play a crucial role in unlocking your suspension's true capability.

By improving off-road geometry and reducing limitations built into factory components, the right UCA setup

When you lift a truck or SUV, the factory suspension geometry changes immediately. Stock upper control arms weren't designed to operate at the angles introduced by a lift. The result is reduced caster, limited articulation, and handling that feels less controlled both on and off the road. Upgraded upper control arms (UCAs) are the most effective way to correct alignment and unlock the performance

If you’ve modified your vehicle with a lift kit or are considering it, chances are you’ve come across ball joint spacers as a potential solution for suspension issues. At first glance, they sound like an affordable, quick fix to common lifting challenges like improving angles or clearing struts, particularly for those who can't budget for a fully engineered 6-inch lift kit. But what if we told you

Spring Lift, Spacer Lift, or Leveling Kit
[1 to 3.5-inch lift]

Spacer Lift or Leveling Kit - These kits cause the upper arms to angle downward toward the ball joints. The Leveling kit or strut lift removes the factory rake angle by lifting the front level with the vehicle's rear suspension.

• Coil Spring spacer
• On-top strut spacers
• Preload Collar 
• Bilstein 5100 Series, adjustable struts
• Bilstein 6100