2004-2020 F150 BDS Tubular Ball Joint Upper Control Arms 123253

04-20 F150 BDS Tubular Ball Joint UCAs

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Highlights:

Extremely strong tubular arms with reliable balljoint
1.5" diameter tubular steel arms
Uprated MOOG balljoint in an indexed housing
Better long-term reliability than uniball upper control arms
Drop-in replacement for factory UCAs
Comes with hardware and instructions

Provides More Articulation and Strength with a Quiet Ride

For folks that value long-term reliability and a clean, quiet ride over deflection angles and hardcore off-roading should skip uniball upper control arms and take a look at these BDS Tubular Steel Ball Joint Upper Control Arms. These BDS UCAs combine an extremely strong tubular steel construction with an uprated MOOG Ball Joint that's more durable than the stock ball joint and is installed in an indexed housing that allows for more deflection and articulation than stock that makes it perfect for leveled and lifted 2004-2020 F150s. The BDS UCAs drop right into place of your F150's stock upper control arms, making them a hassle-free upgrade to your F150's suspension.

Strong Tubular Steel Construction with Uprated Ball Joint and Rubber Bushings

The BDS UCAs manage to provide more strength and durability than the factory control arms, all while keeping your F150's ride clean and quiet, even in aggressive applications. The control arms are made out of 1.5" diameter mandrel-bent tubular steel with .120" wall thickness and a gloss black powder coat finish, which makes them much stronger than the factory stamped steel upper control arms. The control arms are built around an uprated MOOG ball joint in and indexed housing that allows for slightly more travel and articulation than stock while helping the UCAs avoid spring contact in leveled applications. The ball joint is replaceable, and uses an extremely common MOOG part number that's easy to find. The control arms use high-durometer rubber bushings for their body mounts which are quieter and more reliable than polyurethane bushings.

Fitment: 2004-2020 F150

Will not fit 2010-2014 SVT Raptors or 2017-2020 Raptor models.

Backspacing Requirements: these upper control arms require a wheel with a maximum of a 5.50" of backspacing in order to clear a 12.50" wide tire. Wheels with larger amounts of backspacing will fit, but you will be required to use narrower tires.

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2013 f150

Corrected my angle issues with a 2.5" level kit on my 2013. F 150. I am running stock 18" FX4 wheels with 275/70/18 goodyear duratracks with no spacers and I can slide my middle finger between UCA and tire. No rubbing issues at all. Moog problem solver ball joints are replacable which is a huge plus. These UCA's are an awesome upgrade for leveled trucks.

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Reviewed by: Eric Payette from East Granby on 5/19/2019

2012 f150 4x4 xlt

They came in the mail pretty quick. Packaging could have been a little better. Maybe spray foam. Although this box was not damaged, I have seen some boxes get beat while in transit. They looked really good paint an welds wise. They fit my truck good. Although the position the ball joint had to be pushed in. So it will connect to the lift spindle, is the same tight pinched looking position my stock upper control arms was in. So we will see how long the ball joint lasts. Also I have a 6" suspension lift an put on the new rough country vertex coil overs. The same time I did the bds upper control arms. Another thing I noticed an didnt like was when I put grease in it. I pumped till the boot started to expand a little. Then grease started coming out of the boot, maybe there's a pin hole in it or something. Other than that I like the look an how beefy the tubular Design is.

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Reviewed by: Michael from Central Florida on 9/6/2020

2015 F150

These UCA are very well built, easy to install. The only thing I would suggest to BDS is the please please please stop packaging painted metal parts loose in a box. These came so chipped and scratched up I spent hours trying to touch up all of the paint blemishes from shipping.

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Reviewed by: Don Acus from Ohio on 6/6/2021

Ford f150

I installed these with the fox 2.0 coil-overs. They’re great, the bds control arms breaks people necks and has way bigger circumference than the OEM ones. These are build for off roading and mall crawling.

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Reviewed by: Chris from Fort Walton beach on 9/13/2021

2016 F150

Very well made! Night and day difference over stock! Visual candy!

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) David Harper from Helotes on 11/14/2021

2016 F-150 XLT

Great upgrade for lifted applications. I put these on my truck that has a 6" RC lift with Fox front and rear shocks and springs. At full sag on the front end the upper control arm has about an inch of space between itself and the springs. Front end tracks much better and feels more firmly planted on the ground. Install was super easy and didn't take very long at all.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Gregory Simpson from Simi Valley, CA on 2/1/2022

2013 Ford F-150 super cab

They are as said way more durable than your factory uca, but overall for me the ride quality did not improve, I had mainly got them for my leveling kit to help with the ball joint angle, if anything it sometimes is worse for ride quality compared to factory. Idk if anything me else has it different but taking bigger bumps it rebounds way worse but if you don’t care about highway ride quality than I’d say you should buy these

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Reviewed by: Brady from North Dakota on 4/8/2022

Will these UCAs work with bilstein struts at highest setting with 295/70r18 +18mm offset tire/wheel combo?

Asked by: G - 4/4/2018

We need to know the width of your wheels in order to figure out the backspacing and total clearance. That being said, if you're using an 18x9" wheel with a 295/70R18, you should not have clearance issues with the BDS control arms.

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2004-2020 F150 BDS Tubular Ball Joint Upper Control Arms 123253

123253

Provides More Articulation and Strength with a Quiet Ride

Strong Tubular Steel Construction with Uprated Ball Joint and Rubber Bushings

Will these UCAs work with bilstein struts at highest setting with 295/70r18 +18mm offset tire/wheel combo?

How does this UCA compare to the ICON?

Will these UCAs work with RoughCountry's 6in lift kit?

Going to be putting in the 6" BDS lift kit but coilovers will be down the road. Is it better to get the BDS UCA or the Icon Delta UCA? Don't off road much but when I do I want good performance and they both seem like solid UCAs.

I have a 2014 F150 with the Fox 2.0 could over package. I am running the ‘18 Roush 20” wheels. The wheels are 20X9 with a backspacing of 5.8” wrapped in a 305/55/20 tire. Will these control arms fit?

King 2.5 oem coil overs and these UCA’s, would I have any issues clearing a 33x12.5 tire on a 20x9 inch rim with 4.75” back spacing?

Will these fit a 2WD 2015 F-150?

2011 F150 7lugger. I have 30k on these BDS UCA, is there a part # for ball joint replacement/rebuild kit

Will these clear gen 1 raptor wheels w/ 295/70 tires on a 2013 F150 xlt 4wd? I have the icon 2.5 coilovers with the rear shocks. I wanted to upgrade the UCAs but wanted a more traditional ball joint otherwise I would get the icon UCAs.

My truck has 2" leveling struts and I drive mainly offroad and I am having an issue with upper control arm bushings keeps wearing out of Moog stock replacements. How much better will this hold up i would like to go more than 6 months without replacing the control arm due to bushing wearing out.

Can i install these onto a stock 2019 f150 or does it need to be at least leveled. I am going to lift it in the future.

Will these work with 20x9 wheels with 0 offset and 305/55/20 tires?

Are the BDS UCAs on sale?

16 F150 with King 2.5s, Dirt King UCAs and 17 Raptor wheel/tire take-offs, have to use spacers now to clear UCAs, will I need them with these? Also, will they be less squeaky without the polyurethane bushings? Thanks

will these arms work with 2014 f150 procomp 6 inch lift with vertex coil overs and 20x12 wheels with -44 off set and 4.77 in back space? I am currently running 35/12.50 tires considering 37/13.50 but not for sure at the moment

Will these work with factory 18" x 7 1/2 wide wheels with 275x70 r 18 duratracks with a 2.5" front level kit on a 2013 f150

Will these BDS upper control arms help with caster/camber alignment on a 2013 4x4 f150?

20x10 +1 or +20 fitment 295/60R20

Will these control arms clear a 17x10 wheel with a 315 tire mounted to them? 5 in backspace. Thank you

What's the advantage of a uniball over the moog ball joint like these? I'm trying to decide on a set of uca, my truck is leveled 3 inch in the front an my wheels will clear just fine. Thanks

35/11.50r20 what offset can you get away with?

Will the ball joints on these UCA's be ok with a 3in coilover lift as far as angle?

'11 FX4 with stock 20" wheels and tires. Will these work?

My wheels are 20x9 0 offset with 5 backspacing I believe with these fit?

I am seeking to replace my stock upper control arms on my 2011 Ford FX4 with 20x8.5 stock rims which have a 44mm (1.73") offset. I have Bilstein 5100's set at 2.25" above stock height and 305/55r20 tires. Will this UCA fit with my current set up?

Is the price for one set (driver and passenger side uca) or one uca (driver OR passenger side)?

I have a pro comp 6 inch lift with prorunner coilovers. Will these uca work with my setup? Also will they help with alignment?

Will these arms work with stock xlt 18" wheels and tires (275/65r18)? I'm not sure if the tires are narrow enough.

On a 2011 f150 5.0 lariat 4WD, would this correct the CV angles if I were to raise the front 3-3.5 inches. Also would these clear a set of 35x12.5x20 tires on a 20x10 rim with -24mm offset and 4.5” backspacing?

Will these fit with 295 70 r18 tires on a 18 x 9 +1 offset and 5" backspace wheels?

Would this UCA clear: A) 18x9, 0 offset with 5 backspacing on 275/70R18 And / or B) 18x9, 0 offset with 5 backspacing on 325/65R18

I have a leveled 2013 F150 FX2 with Blisteins 5100s set at the highest in the front as well as Method Race Wheels NV 20x9 (5.75 backspace) and 305/55/20 Falken Wild Peak A/T Tires. Will this BDS UCA fit?

Is alignment required after install?

For my F-150, I'm looking at 18x9 Fuel Mavericks (14MM offset) and 305 65R18 BFG KO2s on an Icon Stage 1 Suspension. Would these UCAs work on that combination?

2013 f150 FX4 with a 4" BDS lift w/ Fox coilovers sitting on 20x9" (+18mm & 5.71" backspace) wrapped with 35x12.50... Will these arms fit?

Will this fit stock 2013 Ford F-150 20"wheels with 295/60/r20

I have a 2014 F150 4x4 with a 2.5 inch leveling kit (bilstein 5100s with eibach springs). Would these UCAs fit with stock gen 1 raptor wheels with 285/75/17 tires? What is the largest tire size I can get with out rubbing? Thanks

I have a 2016 F-150 with the Bilstein strut 2.5 or 2.75. level. Will I have clearance issues with factory OEM Size 18" x 7.5" with a Offset of +44mm on 295/70r18? Also is there a rough ETA to when these will be back in stock? Cause I would rather go through you than any other company!

Will this BDS UCAs work on Bilstein 5100's using stock springs at highest perch mount for level? I am currently having issues with the stock UCAs hitting over aggressive speed bumps but also at times offroad

What is the part # of the ball joint? Thanks

HOW DOES ONE GO ABOUT ORDERING REPLACEMENT CAPS FOR THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS? DEALERS DON'T SEEM TO KNOW.

Im running a 6 inch rough country vertex lift on my 2018 ford f150. Wheels and tires are 20x10 with 4.75 backspacing 35.12.50. I will be doing mild to easy off-roading. Would these upper control arms work with my set up?

Are these quiet? I see that they have rubber bushings. Also, do they have the same range of motion/articulation as the ICONs?

2016 F-150 with with 20x9 wheels, 18mm offset, 5.75" back spacing and 35 x 12.5 R 20 KO2s will these UCAs fit with fox coil overs?

have 20x10 -12 wheels with 35 x 12.50 's will the bds uca's work with my set up truck has 6" pro comp lift 2011 f150

Currently in on a leveling kit, but im planning on going to a 4.5 inch lift with 35s. Would these be the control arms i would need?

I have a 2013 Ford F-150 2wd with a 6.5 McGaughys Lift I’m running 24x14 on LT345/50R24s which control arms should I get?

Do you have to remove coil assembly to get the control arm top bolts out?

I’m running a 6.5 MCGaughys lift on 24x14s with a -81offset on LT345/50R24s would the BDS UCA be fine?

Will these work with 295 70 r18s and a backspacing of 5.75 and offset of +19 and a 2.5 inch puck style leveling kit.

What is the widest tire I could run with the stock 17x7.5 steel wheels (+44 offset)? Stock tire dimensions are 275/65/18 @+44, but I'm hoping to avoid the headache of changing the offset too much.

Does this fit GMC Sierra? On the beds website it shows this part number for gmc trucks.

Is this for if u got.6.inch lift

Will this work for a while with a backspacing of 4.8 ?

will these work on the Zone 6" lift?

I am running 2.5inch level with 20x9 wheels with a backspace of 5.75. Tires are 305/55r20 which comes to 12.01inches wide. I am assuming these UCAs would fit?

I'm thinking of going Halo Boss coilovers on my 2014. My next wheel combo will be 22x12 -44. Backspacing 4.77 inches. Will these work with any of that?

I have a 2016 F-150 Fabtech 4” lift with Fox 2,5 remote reservoir shocks adjusted to 1/2”” for a net 4.5” lift, (1/2”” above stock geometry) will theses work with this setup?

I have a 2013 FX2 F150 with an Eibach spring coil-over level kit set at 2 inches. I am running a 305/55R20 tire on my stock 20 inch FX2 rims with a 1 inch BORA spacer. Will the BDC UCA clear my tire, if not will the SPC work?

Will these fit a 2004 2wd f150

I have a 6.5" McGaughys lift with fox coil overs in the front and I want to get 22x12 wheels with 37x13.5 tires, will this work with these UCAs, or do I need different ones?

Will these control arms work with a lift of 8 inches in the front. If not which would be the best control arms for my application?

17” wheels -12mm offset with 35x12.5 tire. Will this fit?

Will the BDS Upper control arms fit on my 2020 F150 without problems, or will I need to add something else to it? I’m running a 295 60R20 tire on a 20x9 +20 offset rim with a 2.5 halo suspension lift.

Are these Extended UCA's or just have a different angled ball joint?

will the BDS tubular arms 123253 work on a 2014 F150 Limited with stock 22" rims 35x12.50 tires & a 3" level. thanks mike

I have a 2018 f150 leveled with bilstein 5100s. I’m running 20x12 -44 offset with a 12.5 wide tire....any idea If these would work?

Are these ball joint easily removed? I will be powder coating them before the go on the truck.

I have a 6 inches BDS lift and I’m have 35/12.50/22 my offset is -51 well I have any Clarence problems

Maybe this question is redundant, but will these UCA's also fit RWD vehicles? I see a ton of inquiries regarding 4WD and I was just wondering if they will fit RWD as well.

Will these fit with 20x9 +18 fuel wheels with 305/55 20 wheels? And also with stock platinum wheels with 35x12.5 20. I have bilstein 6112 at top. Thanks

I have 17"x9", +18 Offset, 5.75'' backspacing. With Falken AT3W 285 75R17. will these fit?

I am running 2.5inch level with 20x9 wheels with a backspace of 5.75. They wheel offset is +20. Tires are 305/55r20 which comes to 12.4 inches wide. I am assuming these UCAs would fit?

Will I be able to replace the MOOG ball joints when they go bad? Or do I have to replace the whole UCA, each time?

Does this have any grease zerks?

What size spacer is needed to run factory 20" platinum wheels for the winter set up?