Carli Suspension CS-DBCA-03 Billet High Clearance Extended Control Arms

The Carli Suspension Billet High Clearance Extended Control Arms CS-DBCA-03 are an ideal upgrade for your Dodge Ram 2500/3500 suspension. This system includes upper and lower control arms that help position the axle fore/aft, with the track bar providing lateral support to minimize axle shift. When lifting the front of a straight-axle truck, the axle shifts away from the frame, causing it to be off-center unless the right linkages are used. When lifting the front end of a straight axle truck, you're essentially pushing the axle further away from the frame at ride-height. As the travel is not perfectly linear, the new ride height will set the front axle off-center unless the proper linkages are addressed.

For trucks with a 2.5"-3" front lift, the axle will shift approximately 3/4" toward the driver's side and 1/2" toward the cab. While the factory control arms and track bar may still function well in this configuration, it's recommended to use an adjustable track bar to re-center the axle and an extended control arm set to correct its travel path. These control arms are crafted from 6061 Billet aluminum and are machined in-house to tight tolerances, providing superior tire clearance, durability, and precision.

What sets these control arms apart are the spherical bearing joints. Unlike typical arms that use hat bushings, which are prone to failure under lateral axle movement, these spherical joints allow for greater lateral misalignment while maintaining smooth up/down and fore/aft articulation. The center of each joint is made from a 17-4 Stainless steel ball, surrounded by proprietary bushings and joint washers, all preloaded into the cup and secured with a snap-ring. A grease fitting makes for easy maintenance.

Through years of development, the design of the joints has been refined for maximum strength and durability. The stainless ball centers are highly corrosion-resistant, and the oversized mating surfaces ensure a stronger connection with the frame and axle mounts. In partnership with Energy Suspension, custom red bushings were designed that feature grease channels for easy lubrication and improved joint articulation, compared to the older, harder-to-grease designs.

Features:

• Includes 4 Arms: 2 Upper, 2 Lower
• Re-Centers The Axle On 3" Lift Systems
• Greaseable And Serviceable Stainless Spherical Joints Reduce Vibration
• Constructed From Solid 6061 Billet Aluminum With Black Anodized Finish
• Machined Outer Arm Sides Provide 37" Tire Clearance At Full Steering Lock
• Fits 37" Tires (With 9" Wide Wheels And 5.75" Backspacing)