Glossary / Suspension

upper control arms

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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.

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"...you were getting ready to start to tackle the suspension, the control arm... Clint and I took it upon ourselves to take those tires off, take the upper control arms out..."

BBQ at Goldberg’s garage for first responders, shooting guns and more. CarCast 15:55

"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

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