Upper control arms can be found on independent front suspension (IFS) vehicles, acting as the middleman between the vehicle frame and knuckle spindle. Front upper control arms are designed to keep the front wheels aligned, limit articulation, and ensure optimum handling on and off-road. Old Man Emu Upper Control Arms bring the alignment cams back into an acceptable range; +2.5 and +3.5 degrees of caster and 1.5 negative degrees camber based on a 2 inch lift. A wheel alignment is required after installation and fender clearance should be checked when the vehicle is fitted with aftermarket tires and wheels.
- Tubular design with forged eyelet and ball joint housings
- Development - To ensure we meet your expectations, ARB invests heavily in research and development. Our design and engineering team utilizes the latest CAD, CAM parametric modeling systems and finite element analysis packages, and is supported by subcontract companies and universities for special projects like vibration, strength and crash testing. With an air bag equipped vehicle for example, it is essential that the vehicle?s crush rate and air bag triggering is not altered when a bull bar is installed. Our exhaustive testing programs ensure ARB bull bars meet these requirements. We also devote considerable time and resources toward to sourcing new products from around the world. IPF lights from Japan, Warn winches from the US? we scan the globe in search of equipment that meets both the demands of our customers and our own stringent quality requirements. What?s more, we?re also constantly on the lookout for new ways to improve our business practices, from distribution to customer service. ARB is a Quality Endorsed Company, and wherever we can, we endeavor to ?raise the bar?.
- Heavy-duty greaseable ball joint with protective cap
- Free pivoting, grease and maintenance-free GIIRO bushing
- Increased Camber and Caster for 2” (50mm) lift
- Mount provisions for OE ABS lines
