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2003-2009 Dodge Ram High Clearance Control Arms

SKU: TF-CA-0313

Regular price $880.00
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Our control arms are a great addition to any solid axle Dodge Ram! These arms are much stronger than the OEM arms, and have more clearance for turning bigger tires.

Unlike OEM, our bushings have a good amount of deflection, and are not prone to failure with increased suspension travel.

Fitment:

  • Works on trucks with 0" to 3.5" of lift

Details:

  • Arms are 1/2" longer length, allowing the use of 37" tires, even with wheel offsets close to factory specs
  • Lower arms are built from high strength 1.5"x3/8" wall 1026 DOM tube
  • Upper arms are a solid alloy bar
  • Wide flange joints, to make sure bolt torque has no problem keeping the arms locked in place, even under heavy abuse
  • Bends in lower arms do not cross center to retain impact strength.
  • Machined in house proprietary self centering joints to prevent the arms from rocking to one side and rubbing the frame/axle.
  • 17-4 Stainless Steel center pivots.
  • Stainless steel center pivots prevent rust seizing of the bolts and make for easy removal.
  • Joints are easy to grease and maintain. No special tools are required it is a very easy and inexpensive job to perform a rebuild.
  • Arms are texture blasted before powder-coating, to prevent impact chipping of the coating.
  • Main joint bushings are a moderate durometer high quality PTMEG Polyurethane for great wear resistance and vibration control.

We often get people who insist they need adjustable control arms. About the only time this is true, is if you are trying to build a custom 4" or so lift, or if you want to run this style arm (short arms) on taller 4" to 6" lifts or so. Problem with both of these scenarios is explained below:

  • With 0-3" of lift, you can only make the control arms 1/2" longer than stock. If you make them ANY longer, even 1/8", you will most likely hit the coil mount on the axle against the frame when the suspension cycles. Our arms are already the longest they can be with 0-3" of lift.
  • With over 4" of lift, short arms degrade handling and ride quality a MASSIVE amount. Instead of investing in expensive adjustable short arms, put that money into purchasing long arms, and build the truck the proper way.
  • Lifts between the 4" and 6" height requires all the same drop components. This means that with a 4" lift you have to limit bump travel 3". This means you increase your bump travel 1" more than stock. Massive waste of potential. For reference, our 3" lifts do not restrict bump travel, so you increase bump travel the full 3" when you lift 3".

Included:

  • Assembled Upper Control Arms (x2)
  • Assembled Lower Control Arms (x2)
  • Applicable Hardware


Product Installation Instructions

    Customer Reviews

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    Daniel W.
    Satisfied customer

    Nice addition to my 2006 Power Wagon. I added the track bar(08-13 W/hardware) and Thuren high clearance control arm's to my rig at the same time. Something I noticed immediately is how much tighter my steering was/felt. My front end is in very good shape with upgraded T steering and these upgrades really showcased that. Front end feels almost more sporty and tighter while being a little more compliant and smooth.

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    Bobby Shreves
    3” lift with control arms and fox 2.0 shocks

    The truck rides amazing! I’m really happy with everything. It looks really good too!

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    Andrew Avila
    2004 Ram 2500

    Best arms out there! Easy Install & rides like a brand new truck!

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    Mark Thomas
    2005 Dodge Ram 2500

    It was a pretty easy install. I felt a noticeable improvement in my ride. I also bought the track bar and sway bar setup. I haven’t installed those yet but I’m sure it will be a much needed upgrade!

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    David Newkirk
    Total Control!

    Prepping for a long road trip I figured it was time to upgrade the control arms on my '06 Ram 3500. I had already installed a HD Steering Gearbox/Pitman Arm, the upgraded "T" Style Tie Rod Assembly, Thuren Track Bar and Drag Link, and a Fox ATS Steering Damper. With just 2" in lift I went for the Thuren High Clearance Arms. Install was smooth with no hitches. Now, wrapping up an 1,800-mile trip thru CA, Idaho, and Utah I can say this, the truck's handling is fantastic. More stable, better ride, better control and response, just better all around. I can recommend one thing...Just buy all new hardware before you get started on the install, the good stuff, you and/or your installer will be happy you did. Team Thuren thanks again! Great customer service and products as always!