{"product_id":"carli-2021-ford-bronco-front-billet-upper-control-arm","title":"CARLI 2021+ FORD BRONCO FRONT BILLET UPPER CONTROL ARM","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrade the front suspension geometry, strength, and serviceability of your Bronco with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarli Suspension Billet Upper Control Arms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Designed specifically around mildly lifted 2021–2025 Ford Broncos, these arms provide the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecaster and camber correction necessary for proper alignment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while replacing the factory ball joint and stamped control arm with a substantially more robust, rebuildable assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach control arm is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emachined in-house from a solid block of 6061 billet aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and finished in a Type III, Class 2 hard anodized coating for long-term corrosion and wear resistance. Carli pairs the billet construction with integrated bushing housings, greasable polyurethane frame pivots, 17-4 stainless steel alignment spacers, and oversized 1.25\" FK Uniballs to create an upper control arm built around strength, suspension travel, and long-term serviceability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Lifted Bronco Geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifting an independent front suspension changes the operating position of the upper control arm and can make achieving proper caster and camber more difficult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarli engineered these upper control arms with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecaster and camber correction built directly into the arm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, optimizing the geometry for the mild lift provided by the Carli-Spec King Coilover System and similar-height applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than adding threaded heims or additional adjustment points to the control arm itself, Carli builds the necessary correction into the arm so the Bronco's factory alignment adjustments can be used to dial in the front end. The result is a simpler design with fewer potential failure points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachined From Solid 6061 Billet Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Carli Bronco Upper Control Arm begins as a solid piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6061 billet aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before being machined into its final form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bushing housings are integrated directly into the arm rather than relying on threaded or bolted-on housings. This eliminates unnecessary connections between hardened-steel hardware and aluminum components while creating an extremely rigid, clean, and durable assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished arms receive a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType III, Class 2 hard anodized coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help protect the aluminum and maintain their appearance through years of street and off-road use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOversized 1.25\" FK Uniballs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the steering knuckle, Carli replaces the factory upper ball joint with a massive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.25\" FK Uniball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile many aftermarket upper control arms utilize smaller 1\" bearings, Carli selected the larger 1.25\" FK joint to increase strength and longevity while providing the angular misalignment necessary for increased suspension travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Uniball is paired with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein-house machined misalignment spacers and heavy-duty 12-point hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a strong and precise connection between the upper control arm and steering knuckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreasable \u0026amp; Rebuildable Frame Pivots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarli utilizes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epolyurethane frame bushings with integrated grease flutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the chassis mounting points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design allows the pivots to be easily serviced with grease while providing a quiet, compliant connection between the suspension and chassis. Unlike more complicated spherical-bearing arrangements, the polyurethane bushings are inexpensive and straightforward to replace when the time eventually comes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarli also uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17-4 stainless steel alignment spacers with integrated bushing crush sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to precisely locate the control arms within the factory frame mounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for More Suspension Travel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of corrected arm geometry, oversized FK Uniballs, and Carli's machined misalignment spacers provides the articulation necessary to complement the additional travel available from performance coilovers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen paired with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarli-Spec King Coilover System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the upper control arms allow the front suspension to operate through its intended range of motion without relying on the limitations of the factory upper ball joint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Broncos that see both daily-driver use and serious off-road terrain, these arms provide the geometry, strength, and serviceability needed to properly support a high-performance suspension system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Carli Suspension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44532873494617,"sku":"CS-BRUCA-21","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/9913\/7113\/files\/CS-BUCA-21-500x418.jpg?v=1786929552","url":"https:\/\/thor-off-road.myshopify.com\/products\/carli-2021-ford-bronco-front-billet-upper-control-arm","provider":"Thor Off-Road","version":"1.0","type":"link"}