{"product_id":"carli-2021-ford-bronco-rear-fabricated-control-arms","title":"CARLI 2021+ FORD BRONCO REAR FABRICATED CONTROL ARMS","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrade the strength, articulation, and rear suspension geometry of your Ford Bronco with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarli Suspension Rear Fabricated Control Arms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Designed specifically for the 2021–2025 Bronco platform, these heavy-duty control arms replace the factory components with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/16\" fabricated steel construction, full-length internal gusseting, and fully serviceable Carli joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e engineered for serious on-road and off-road use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply building a stronger version of the factory arm, Carli addressed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erear axle position, suspension articulation, ride quality, and durability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as part of the design. The arm geometry corrects the rear axle position to better center the tire at full compression while Carli's high-misalignment joints allow the suspension to move freely throughout its travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-Duty 3\/16\" Fabricated Steel Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile billet aluminum is an excellent material for many suspension components, rear control arms live in one of the most exposed areas underneath the Bronco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarli intentionally chose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efabricated steel construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for these arms because of their proximity to rocks, ledges, and other trail obstacles. Each control arm uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/16\" clam-shell design with full-length internal gussets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e connecting the internal structure to the exterior of the arm. Even the joint housings are tied directly into the internal structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is an extremely robust control arm designed to tolerate the impacts and abuse associated with legitimate off-road use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-Length Internal Gusseting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrength isn't limited to the exterior shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarli incorporates a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-length internal structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e throughout each arm, substantially increasing rigidity and distributing suspension loads throughout the assembly rather than concentrating them around individual mounting points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the Carli Rear Control Arms an excellent upgrade for Broncos running larger tires, upgraded suspension, or regularly encountering rocky and technical terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreasable \u0026amp; Rebuildable Carli Joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the pivot points, Carli replaces the factory-style bushings with its own serviceable joint design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach joint uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17-4 stainless steel ball center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surrounded by Carli's grease-channeled urethane. The urethane assembly is preloaded into the control-arm housing and retained with a snap ring, providing substantial angular misalignment while maintaining the isolation necessary for a Bronco that still spends time on pavement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZerk fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make routine lubrication straightforward, and the serviceable construction means worn components can be rebuilt rather than requiring replacement of the entire control arm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreased Rear Suspension Articulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory rubber bushings naturally resist movement as the rear axle articulates. As suspension travel increases, that bind can work against the shocks and limit how freely the rear axle moves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarli's high-misalignment joint design allows considerably more rotational movement at the control-arm pivots, helping the rear axle articulate without forcing the bushings to twist against the suspension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a rear suspension that can move more naturally through uneven terrain while maintaining the controlled road manners expected from a dual-purpose Bronco. Carli specifically lists the arms as providing improved ride quality compared with the factory components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrected Rear Axle Position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspension lift changes more than ride height—it also changes where the rear axle travels throughout the suspension's arc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarli engineered the CS-BRCA-21 control-arm geometry to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecorrect rear axle position and center the tire at full bump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping optimize tire placement as the suspension moves through compression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis geometry is especially valuable on Broncos running larger tires and performance suspension where maximizing available wheel-well clearance becomes increasingly important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for Rock Contact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarli originally considered machining these arms from billet aluminum to match its Bronco Front Upper Control Arms but ultimately determined that fabricated steel was the better material for this location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the rear control arms sit low on the chassis and can make direct contact with rocks and trail obstacles, Carli prioritized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimpact resistance and structural durability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e over the cosmetic appeal of billet construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a Bronco built to actually leave the pavement, that philosophy makes the CS-BRCA-21 an especially appropriate upgrade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty rear control-arm system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/16\" fabricated steel construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-length internal gusseting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated joint housings tied into the internal structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreasable and rebuildable joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17-4 stainless steel joint centers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrease-channeled urethane joint 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