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

2004-2020 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, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 F150

Will not fit 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 SVT Raptors or 2017, 2018, 2019, 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

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

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

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

2012 F150

Forst ball joints failed within 200 miles (i was given UCAs with the old/original MOOG ball joints that BDS doesn't even use anymore). Now one of the boots have separated at the top. We were able to push it back in to position but if I add any grease it's just gonna slip out again. I have zero confidence in the product. When the description says "he ball joint is replaceable, and uses an extremely common MOOG part number that's easy to find." DO NOT BELIEVE IT! The only place to source them is directly from BDS which means you now have to wait a week+ for them to come in. Mechanic also told me that these ball joints were the biggest PITA they have ever had to deal with. Wish I could return but it's too late for me but it's not for you. Find another brand.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Brandon Giesler from Weatherford on 1/26/2024

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

2020 F150

Easy to install and a great upgrade over the stock upper control arms. Would buy again.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Justin Acuna from New Mexico on 11/15/2022

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

2016 F150

These BDS along with full King 2.5 make my 16 F150 nearly as capable as my 23 Raptor. Easy install.

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Reviewed by: Scott Baldwin from WA on 2/4/2024

Could I run these on a 6.5’’ Mcgaughys lift with 325/50 r22 nitto ridge grapplers and 22x12 -44mm offset wheels with 4.77’’ of back spacing?

Asked by: byrd - 11/22/2024

You can run that uca on a 6.5" lift no problem, and the 4.77" backspace will be enough to clear a 325 wide tire in most cases as long as the tread is not overly aggressive and protruding from the sidewall. I don't forsee you having any issues with the ridge grapplers.

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Answer provided by: Joel Galaz (11/22/2024)

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

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Provides More Articulation and Strength with a Quiet Ride

Strong Tubular Steel Construction with Uprated Ball Joint and Rubber Bushings

Could I run these on a 6.5’’ Mcgaughys lift with 325/50 r22 nitto ridge grapplers and 22x12 -44mm offset wheels with 4.77’’ of back spacing?

What bushings do I use to replace my worn out ones?

Where are these control arms made?

2016 F150 I am running 2inch level kit with 20x9 +20mm wheels with a backspace of 5.75. Tires are 295/60r20 which comes to 11.77 inches wide. I am assuming these UCAs would fit?

Will BDS UCA fit 2018 F150 XLT Sport. Stock wheels, 275/65/18 with +44 offset I think 6.5 back space? Planing on doing a 2inch level? Thanks will upgrade to 20x9 +1 fuel wheels wit 295/60/20 in the future, will those fit as well? Thanks

Will these bds upper be ok for my 2018 f150 2WD?

What is the Moog part number for the uniball replacement for this BDS UCA. Do you have it in stock? How much?

Hello. I need an UCA to go with Fox 2.0 coilovers set at “out of the box” height. I have Raptor wheels which are 17x8.5 with 6.2” backspace and +34 offset. Will 285/75r17 or 33.9x11.2 rub on the UCA at full lock? Will the UCA improve the geometry and ability to properly align?

Would they fit on a 2wd F150?

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 fit 2021 f150

I Just picked up a set of gen 2 raptor rims with some toyo open country r/t 295/70r17 tires and was wondering if the tires would hit the joint on the upper arm. I think the stock spec for the rims are 17x8.5 with a +35 offset.

I have a 2012 rwd f150 with fox 2.5 series shock absorbers but the control arms are very stretched downwards, the shock raised the car about 3", so I want to know if you solved the problem with bds control arms? I have spacer wheel 2" and 285/70/17 wheel

2014 F150 Limited 22” rim +44 offset. Will these work.

I want to run Fox 2.0 Coilovers at about 1.5" lift, with Venomrex 604 (+12 Offset, 5.5 backspace) with 275x60 R20s with the BDS control arms, assuming I will be fine here with the BDS?

My setup is method racing wheels 17/8.5 I’m not sure if 0 mm offset ! And 35/12.5 tire and bilstein 5100 max 2.5 do they they fit ?

What is the replacement part number for the ball joint? My boot came in ripped from shipping

Would I be able to fit 275/55/R20 on a 2.5inch level with out rubbing or any issues

can you run stock 20inch 2007 rims with a 2.5inch level without rubbing

Will these fit with a 20x9 wheel with 5.75" backspacing on a Nitto Ridge 305/55/20 tire? Width of tire is 12.44"

Do these fit on the 21-22 f150?

Will these have any issues with a 6in suspension lift?

Will these work on a leveled 2010 F-150 with Raptor wheels (8.5" wide, 34mm offset) and 285 (11.3") wide tires?

Does BDS make replacement bushings for these control arms?

I bought the BDS upper control arms for my 2014 f150 and I was wondering if I could fit 35.12.50r20s with my stock Ford lariat wheels and if not how big of a spacer will I need to run them

I have 2006 F150 King Ranch 4wd. Will the BDS upper control arms work w/ leveling kit, 35x12.50r20 Nitto Trail Grapplers , and 20 inch stock wheels?

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

Does this have any grease zerks?

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?

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

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

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?

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 fit a 2004 2wd f150

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?

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'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 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?

will these work on the Zone 6" lift?

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

Is this for if u got.6.inch lift

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

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.

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.

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

What is the part # of the ball joint? Thanks

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

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!

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

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

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?

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?

Is alignment required after install?

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?

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

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

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