Glossary / Suspension

upper control arms

5 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Upper control arms are the metal pieces that attach the wheel to the car’s frame. They help keep the wheel in the right place and make steering smoother.

Technical Definition

Upper control arms are suspension links that connect the wheel hub to the vehicle’s chassis, helping maintain proper wheel alignment and steering geometry. Upgrading them can improve handling stability and allow for larger wheels or better suspension travel.

Hear It Discussed

"The tires from Nitto are on their way. The upper control arms from Canberra are on the way. Yeah, cool."
RAM’s new Rumble Bee line of street performance trucks. CarCast 07:22

"So some of the things we need to talk about, we do of course have the upgraded suspension, we also have those beautiful red upper control arms, which is cool, 18-inch wheels, three peaks, snow..."
Is The Toyota 4Runner Still The Benchmark Or Has It Lost Its Way? | Ep. 329 TFL Car Chat 03:53

"So I'm probably gonna find some different, some different upper control arms."
Dialed In Podcast: June 5th, 2026 Dialed In - Some Obsession Required 04:34