What do adjustable control arms do?

Adjustable control arms allow you to set the differentials to the correct position at full compression. For instance, to do the front. Remove coils and jack the diff up until its touching the bump stops, then adjust so the stops are touching in the center of the diff contact pad.

What do upgraded rear control arms do?

The Benefits Can Make You Feel Better Replacing your factory rear control arms can provide many benefits, from improved handling in the twisties to better straight-line performance if the dragstrip is your thing. Factory control arms are typically manufactured with two things in mind – cost and ride quality.

What does extended upper control arms do?

This extra amount of movement allows for the suspension to go through its full range of motion without any binding. Aftermarkets arms enable you to get every inch of wheel travel available out of your suspension, especially when using extended travel coilovers.

Should I get adjustable control arms?

If you lift your 4WD, altering your vehicles geometry, then yes you will need adjustable upper control arms. An aftermarket control arm, when designed correctly like SuperPro 4×4 Control arms, will correct alignment and inherent clearance issues that arise when you lift or modify the suspension of your 4WD.

Are control arms worth upgrading?

The most common reason to replace a control arm is to improve wheel travel as part of a suspension lift. However, a new control arm can offer more than just increased ride height (lift) and additional wheel travel: Increased durability in the arm itself. A wider range of uniball/ball joint options.

What does the rear lower control arm do?

What do the rear lower control arms do? Rear lower control arms, along with the upper arms, control axle rotation. All of the forces that accelerate the car pass through the rear lower control arms: The tires rotate on the pavement, moving the axle forward.

What’s more important upper or lower control arms?

Definitely go with the lowers first. They will help tremendously. Unless you are a hardcore drag racer, I would save the extra money and get the non-adjustables though. You can put the money that you save towards some uppers.

How do I know if I need upper control arms?

Steering Wandering If you have any steering wheel wandering, it may be a sign of a malfunctioning upper control arm. Excessively worn bushings and ball joints can cause the vehicle’s steering alignment to shift in one direction, causing the steering wheel to turn by itself.

Do control arms affect steering?

The control arms are designed to affect the efficient movement of the steering of your car. If you notice that your vehicle’s steering wheel moves from side to side, you might have an issue with the bushings or ball joints of your car’s control arm.