2004-2020 Ford F150 ICON Delta Joint Tubular Upper Control Arm Kit | 98500DJ

Name: 2004-2020 F150 ICON Delta Joint Tubular UCA
Brand: ICON Vehicle Dynamics
SKU: 98500DJ
Price: 879.95 USD
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2004-2020 F150 ICON Delta Joint Tubular UCA

SKU 98500DJ

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F150 ICON Delta Joint UCA Features:

Adds spring clearance and improves articulation
Perfect for leveled, lifted, and bone-stock F150s
Features ICON Delta Joint
Uniball strength with ball joint longevity
Stronger with more deflection than stock
Tubular steel arms with a powder coat finish
Includes polyurethane mounting bushings
Easy drop-in replacement for stock

Provides Uniball Performance and Travel with Balljoint Longevity and Abrasive Resistance

The only thing better than getting the performance of uniball upper control arm and the longevity of standard ball joint is to get them both in one set of high-strength tubular control arms. The ICON Delta Joint Tubular Upper Control Arm Kit features ICON's unique Delta Joint that has the travel and strength of your standard uniball joint, but features the long lifespan and reliability of a standard balljoint for any climate or application. The Delta Joint is a full-sealed unit, which keeps it protected from the elements, but use a unique ball-and-pin design to help your 2004-2020 F150 squeeze out some extra travel and articulation. The arms themselves are made from tubular steel, giving them an increase in strength over stock.

Full-Sealed Delta Joint with Tubular Steel Arms and Polyurethane Bushings

The ICON Delta Joint is a quantum leap forward in upper control arm design, and will give your F150 long-lasting and reliable suspension performance. The Delta Joint has a fully-sealed housing with a zinc-plated finish that allows it to withstand corrosion. The joint itself is protected by a grease seal, which prevents contaminants from entering the housing and causing damage to the internal components. The internal parts feature a greased, metal-on-metal design, and is re-greaseable thanks to a built-in fitting. The control arms themselves are made out of 1026 steel that's mandrel-bent for a perfect fit onto your F150. Each set of arms comes standard with polyurethane mounting bushings, and the mount housings feature zerk fittings for re-greasing. The control arms are topped off with a gloss black powder coat finish for corrosion resistance.

Fitment: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 F150 4WD/RWD

Wheel Backspace & Tire Fitment: these control arms require wheels with a 5" backspace to clear a 12.50" wide tire. Stock wheels can be used, though you'll be limited to a maximum of an 11.50" wide tire.

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2017 F-150 Platinum

I have had these on the truck for a few weeks now,. I paired them with Fox 2.0 leveling coilovers set at 2 , and I couldn't be happier. I took it off-road this past weekend, and it performed very well on the rough trails, giving me the extra travel I was looking for to prevent the suspension from bottoming out, or the UCA from hitting the coilover at full droop. I am running 285/65R20 (33.5x11.2) Nitto Ridge Grapplers with +20 Fuel Couplers and no issue with fitment or rubbing. Install instructions recommend pre-greasing the bushings before installing, and with them being polyurethane, you should use a silicone based grease vs. an oil based. I found the grease at Napa Auto Parts for about $7.

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Reviewed by: R Powers from Castle Rock, CO on 5/9/2018

2010 F150

For the price, the customer should not have to deal with the noises associated with these UCAs. Icons engineering team either needs to recommend a different silicone grease or go with rubber bushings instead of hard polymer. The noise I guarantee everyone will have (even at the correct torque specs) is the bushing to the frame. You are going to have to grease the gap between these sections within 3000 miles. The longest I have gone without terrible speaking is 4000 miles. I am not scared of maintaining parts, but this is excessive because of the manufacturer's poor choice in materials or recommendations for grease. WHEN THEY DO WORK these are great UCAs. The travel is great and the delta joint is an amazing concept. I just wish they would have paid more attention to the longevity of the assembly instead of skimping on cheap bushings and limiting customers to silicone grease because of their choice of material. (oil-based greases will eat away the plastic)

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Reviewed by: Nick from Georgia on 11/10/2020

2018 Ford F-150

Easy install. High quality product. Used with the installation of Elka 2.0 struts. No interference issues with struts set near the upper range of lift. Only one minor complaint, for the price the set should include the joint dust covers. I recommend you remember to buy those when ordering these.

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Reviewed by: Dan Carlson from Wisconsin on 4/14/2020

2012 F150

These are an interesting concept and was happy at first, but they are not durable, the seals do not last. I greased these every oil change, and after any major mudding session/truck wash. I got approx 43k miles, where as my Moog joints are still going strong, for the high price I'm not happy with that. The tiny rubber seal seems to be the weak link in the DJ. Warranty was easy to deal with, but I think the BDS UCA's that use a moog ball joint with a proper dust boot are a better product with longer service life imo.

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Reviewed by: BC Offroader from BC on 6/11/2021

2013 F150 FX4

These control arms are great. I have a 2.5 inch leveling kit on the stock struts. The added spring clearance was exactly what I was looking for and the delta joint definitely has more articulation than a regular ball joint. It's a very high quality product and worth the money.

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Reviewed by: Daniel from Powells Point on 4/14/2018

2016 F-150 XLT 5.0

Shipping was super fast and the install was fairly easy. Took me about 2-3 hours with lunch break included. So far they make the ride feel a little smoother and make bumps feel less existent. I have a 7 inch readylift kit with fox 2.5 resi coilovers and these are the finishing touch to my front suspension. Looking forward to testing these out off road soon. Overall very pleased.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Cade Hooper from Richmond, TX on 3/9/2018

2019 F150

Ive been dealing with an embarrassing squeak that has only gotten worse since the day I put them on. maybe I used the wrong kind of grease? I'd take some of the blame if it meant I would get a solution for this issue! They seem to operate ok, but my truck sees alot of dirt and its definetly not a pavement queen. If I drove slow past a graveyard on a bumpy road, the dead would sit up and take notice. Probably scream at me to keep it down! Im seriously considering putting my factory upper control arms back on at this point. I have been putting up with it and catching grief from everyone i drive by on the dirt locations i work on, hoping that they "break-in". Its been 3,000 miles and its only getting louder and worse. My Fabtech's on my 2017 F150 have never made a sound. They just perform and do it quietly.

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Reviewed by: Bryan M. from Farmington on 12/22/2021

2011 F-150 Lariate

Halo Lifts BOSS Ultimate 0-3 Coilover Lift Kit, and Icon UCA's with 33 Wranglers, 3/16 spacers

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Reviewed by: Mike from Loretto on 10/30/2018

2020 F150 3.5 ecoboost

This arms are well built but the pivot bushings are noisy even after taking them apart 3 times to grease them. I am a mechanic so I’m not a first timer doing anything on cars. Too much maintenance greasing the bushings and ball joints every 2-3 weeks! I recommend the SPC control arms instead of this!

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Reviewed by: Ricardo Martinez from Oregon on 6/26/2022

2017 F150

Awesome Performance! I did Icon UCA's, Kings front and rear adj shocks and Icon Wheels and Toyo Tires all purchased from Stage 3. Thanks Guys for the awesome price and service.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Rick from Oxnard on 7/18/2019

2014 F150

Great at first, but I am tired of having to constantly grease these things. There is absolutely no reason for these to have poly bushings. The squeaking has gotten to the point where it is driving me insane. Every little bump or turn of the wheel results in a loud squeak or creaking noise. I ordered new control arms from BDS, who uses rubber bushings instead of poly. I am anxiously awaiting their arrival.

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Reviewed by: Mike Johnson from Livonia on 8/24/2021

2015 F150 4x4 Crew

Very High Quality, easy install.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Thomas Richter from Texas on 1/22/2018

2013 Ford F-150 FX4

These Icon Delta Joint control arms fit my truck perfectly. Others I have tried in the past didn't work near as well. These were easy to install, and I am using them with a 2.5" Level kit. Alignment was easy to do, and this trucks drives very straight. Great product!

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Reviewed by: Deron Urbom from Holdrege Nebraska on 1/4/2020

2006 F150 FX4

The A-Arms are built great. Direct fit with easy to read instructions. I like have the zerk fittings for greasing the bushings .

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Reviewed by: Jerry Jones from Cantonment on 3/31/2020

2013 Ford F-150

Amazing, stout upper a arms. Work perfectly with my 6” lift and Fox 2.5 lifted remote reservoir struts. They helped my truck align to factory caster specs.

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Reviewed by: Tim from Cypress, Tx on 9/1/2021

2016 F150

This combined with the fox 2.0 shocks made for a night and day difference in ride quality. Definitely stiffens up the truck and makes for a much more enjoyable ride. Love the ease of maintenance with three grease points on each control arm.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Austin Gosford from Georgia on 6/1/2022

2012 F150 Fx4

Installed Fox 2.0 system at 30k miles and it didn’t handle that great. Installed new Fox 2.0 with Icon delta UCAs at 110k and it’s like a different truck. Steering is super smooth. Highly recommend if leveling or lifting front end.

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Reviewed by: Chris from Minnesota on 6/11/2022

2016 F-150 Sport XLT 4WD

Install isn’t bad, I was doing these at the same time as I was installing some Bilstein 5100’s (I know, I know, I’m planning on upgrading those at some point), so that was no problem. These work perfectly with leveled struts on my truck, at full suspension droop, I still have some more ball joint angle left in it and the control arm clears the strut perfectly. Alignment shop didn’t have a hard time, these maintain a slightly higher than factory spec of Caster/Camber but excellent overall. I installed the included grease zerts because this is just my daily, I’m not at any level of competition with this truck, so I’m not looking for ultra low resistance ball joints, grease is good for me. MAKE SURE YOU GREASE/OIL THE DELTA JOINT AND BUSHINGS BEFORE YOU DRIVE ON THEM!! They looked dry out of the box and I would hate to see someone wipe them out because of that. Also put some grease on the edges of the bushings when installing them, or rub some on the frame where the bushings touch it. The build quality is awesome, no complaints here. Icon doesn’t make junk, definitely worth the premium compared to some alternatives on this site.

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Reviewed by: Sam J from Las Vegas, NV on 7/13/2020

2015 F150

Best upper control arms by far!

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Reviewed by: Jerami Westenberger from Missouri on 12/21/2022

2019 f150 5.0 4x4

Stage 3 staff is awesome fast shipping easy alignment with 3in lift build quality on the arms themselves is great QC on hardware not so much bushing had a piece missing icon was quick to answer my concerns stated it was purely cosmetic so I proceeded to take it in for install after install prior to torqing down the a arms the balljoint was greased the bushing split directly where the bushing had a piece missing second issue was a grease fitting that did not have enough thread we thought the thread broke but it did not we inspected it was just bad threads after contacting Icon I found out it can not be ordered over the phone I was provided a part number and told you have to submit the order thru email but found out it was 1/4x28 90 degree standard thread length fitting and told I could just get one from a auto parts store so thats what I did so now I have to buy a set of bushings on my new Icon Upper control arms I never voiced my concerns to stage 3 solely Icon these are quality arms and believe they are worth the price if you have a 2-3in suspension I just should of paid more attention when I looked over the parts I do not believe this is a common occurrence but I do wish Icons customer service was as good as stage 3s and just know you have to loosen the UcA bolts when greasing and then torque to factory spec each time you grease them if I could do it all over again I would go with the spc UcA

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Reviewed by: Eric from Az on 3/5/2023

2011 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew 5.0L 4x4

Great improved articulation and ride, the only thing is you must grease the bushings like crazy so they don't squeek a ton!

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Reviewed by: Chris W. from Ohio on 7/12/2023

2017 F-150

Nice ride, but the squeak from the bushings is unbearable. I’ve relubricated them and that will last a few days before the squeak comes back and I’ve replaced them with the same result. I would recommend something else as the squeak drives me insane

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Reviewed by: Trevor from Peoria, Az on 8/30/2023

2013 F150

These control arms are junk! They make your truck sound like a giant squeak toy! No matter how many times you grease the bushings the squeaking won't go away. I've taken the control arms off my truck twice to repack the bushings with new grease and even replaced the bushings as well. They might perform well during wheel articulation but during normal driving they won't shut up or stop squeaking. These controls arms are definitely not worth the cost and especially not worth the extra maintenance and troubleshooting. I'll be looking for a replacement control arm soon. Save yourself the cash and buy a control arm that doesn't make noise when installed or has a rubber bushing.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Chad Rau from Redmond, WA on 9/8/2023

2016 F150

They lasted about 5 min on my truck. As soon as I set the truck on the ground and heard the squeaking I lifted it back up and took them off. What a crap design in the urethane or poly bushings. The problem is the bushing touching the chassis and squeaking. It's a shame because the rest of the UCA is awesome. I really wanted to like these. Now it's a $700 paperweight.

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Reviewed by: Chris from CT on 11/17/2024

2016 Ford f150 xlt

I HAD THEM INSTALLED ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO SO FAR SO GOOD NO ISSUES.

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Reviewed by: Daniel Wagner from Fullerton on 4/22/2020

Will these work with a 6” lift on 35” tires?

Asked by: Dean - 10/5/2025

Yes, as long as your wheels have the correct 5" backspacing or less to avoid any rubbing on the tire sidewall if you are trying to clear a traditional 35x12.50" tire.

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Answer provided by: Joel Galaz (10/7/2025)

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How do I grease the delta ball joint?

Asked by: Hugh - 10/3/2025

There is a low profile zerk fitting at the top of the delta joint for putting more grease into the joint itself.

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Answer provided by: Joel Galaz (10/3/2025)

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I have a 2017 F-150 Lariat 4x4 that I am putting 295/70r18 tires on with this UCA setup. Should I have enough clearance with no rubbing or trimming needed.

Asked by: StoutMan - 8/15/2025

Wheel offset is going to be needed to be able to answer this question, but in general most 295 wide tires can fit no problem as long as the tire tread does not physically measure more than 11.5" wide. If you reach out to our sales team with what wheel you plan to run as well as the tire, and they can double check the setup.

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Answer provided by: Joel Galaz (8/18/2025)

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I am currently running OEM 20” rims with 275/55R20 tires on my 2020 F150 Lariat and will be replacing the front suspension with Bilstein 6112s set at 1.5”. 1. Can I add the Icon Tubular UCA with delta joint and not worry about rubbing/contact? 2. Can I increase the tire from a 275 up to a 295 and still be safe? 3. Lastly, if I added a spacer to push the tires even with the flares would that cause the tires to make contact or rub? Thanks for taking the time to answer.

Asked by: Aaron - 4/1/2024

With a stock wheel and no wheel spacers, you are limited to a 11.5" wide tire max with the Icon uca. I would look at the tire manufacturer you decide to go with if upsizing and make sure the tread width is not wider than 11.5", otherwise you could have tire sidewall rub on the uca. 1.5" wheel spacers would definitely help you get clearance between the tire sidewall and the uca so you would have no concerns at that point with uca clearance when using wheel spacers.

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Answer provided by: Joel Galaz (4/3/2024)

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Can you get replacement bushings for these UCA’s?

Asked by: Hank - 10/24/2023

Yes Icon does offer bushing kit part# 614503 that work on these control arms. Give us a call and we can help you order up a kit.
623.434.5277

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Answer provided by: Joel Galaz (10/25/2023)

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It says you need a maximum of 5” for back spacing, I currently have 4.50” of back spacing, would I be able to run these?

Asked by: Damon Martinez - 10/13/2023

4.5" of backspace is less than the maximum of 5" required to run a 12.5" wide tire so this will work no problem.

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Answer provided by: Joel Galaz (10/16/2023)

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I have a '13 FX4 with 17x8.5, +25 offset, 5.78 backspacing wheels and 285/75/17 tires. I'm running Eibach Pro Truck shocks and springs, set at 2 inch level. Will these arms work with my setup?

Asked by: Rick - 9/13/2023

These control arms will work with this setup.

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Answer provided by: Frank Delmas (10/10/2023)

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Will these clear 315/70/17 on Icon Rebound 17x8.5 +6? It shows 5 backspacing but that’s the limit.

Asked by: Byron051 - 2/21/2023

According to ICON's backspacing requirements, the UCAs will clear that wheel and tire combination.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (2/21/2023)

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I currently have these on a 6.5” lift stretched to 8” I am going to do a 3/5 lowering kit now. That will be with 2” lowering spindles and a 2WD strut to achieve 3” Will these work on a lowered application?

Asked by: Jovani - 1/11/2023

In theory, if the lowering spindles are compatible with the OEM UCAs. That being said, the ICON UCAs do have slightly different geometries and backspacing requirements than stock, so it's hard to say and we can't 100% guarantee fitment.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (1/12/2023)

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I have a 07 f150 2wd with a 2.5in level and 315/70r17s. Will these fit or will they rub?

Asked by: Stone - 8/31/2022

That depends entirely on what wheels your using, specifically their widths, backspacings, and offsets. These UCAs require a wheel with a 5" backspace in order to clear a 12.50" wide tire. Since a 315/70R17 is essentially 12.50" wide, you'll need a wheel with a maximum of a 5" backspace to clear. If you aren't sure about your wheel backspace, please call us directly at 623-434-5277 or email us at [email protected].

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (8/31/2022)

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Are the Icon delta UCA adjustable for alignment purposes? Considering running LCA in fixed and would need an adjustable UCA

Asked by: A11051605 - 1/25/2022

ICON's tubular UCAs do not have adjustable caster or camber adjustments. The ICON Billet UCAs do. Also check out the SPC Forged UCAs for a less pricey option.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (1/26/2022)

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Would the Icon Delta fit a 2011 Ford f150 with 4” lift, 20x10 Mayhem wheels (offset -19) with 35x12.50 Nitto Ridge grappler wheels?

Asked by: Rico - 12/16/2021

These UCAs will work with your lift and wheel/tire combo.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (12/17/2021)

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Are these adjustable like the billet aluminum ones?

Asked by: Dylan - 10/5/2021

The tubular UCAs do not have caster and camber adjustment like the billet versions.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (10/7/2021)

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Currently have those UCA on 2011 F150 and stock wheels with I believe 6 inch backspace, currently I have Cooper Discover AT3 XLT 285/75/R18 and need to replace tires and thinking about Michelin Defender 295/70/R18 and I’m not sure if this width would work going from 11.5 tire to almost 11.8? Any advise is appreciated

Asked by: Ron T - 8/8/2021

You should be able to clear a set of 295 wide tires on the stock wheels.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (8/9/2021)

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Do I need to upgrade my UCAs with a 6” lift ? or will the stock ones be ok , my truck is a 2020 f150 and I’m about to have a 6” pro comp lift installed

Asked by: Robert - 7/11/2021

You do not technically need to upgrade your UCAs for a lift kit alone. In theory, a true crossmember lift kit with taller spindles should get your truck close to the factory suspension geometry, and the stock UCAs should be fine. That being said, if you are planning to take your truck off-road and push it pretty hard, then a set of aftermarket UCAs is probably a good idea.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (7/12/2021)

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Will these clear factory 20” wheels (8.5JX20, ET44 offset) running bilstein 6112s and 285/65r20s? Thanks!

Asked by: LJ - 7/8/2021

These UCAs will clear that wheel and tire combination.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (7/9/2021)

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Do you know the torque specs for the bolts on this UCA when installing on a 2018 f150?

Asked by: Justin - 6/13/2021

The spindle nut is 75lb-ft, while the frame mount bolts are torqued to "factory specs" according to ICON, which I believe are around 111lb-ft.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (6/14/2021)

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I have a 6 inch rough country and I’m trying to add a 2 inch leveling kit on top to total me off at 8 inches will I be able to do this with these control arms and I’m running a 37x13.50r22 nitto mud grappler and a 22x12 wheel with -44 offset with 8 inches would I be able to clear them

Asked by: 2012 F-150 lariat - 6/11/2021

The UCAs will clear your wheel and tire combination just fine. However, you may run into issues with your lift combination. Rough Country's 6" lift kits are usually just "tall" 4" lifts that use 4" dropped crossmembers and knuckles, so taking them up another two inches will likely result in suspension geometry issues that these UCAs won't be able to solve. If you are dead-set on taking your Rough Country lift higher, we only recommend another 1" at a maximum, preferably with a coilover and not a spacer.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (6/14/2021)

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I have a two inch leveling puck on my 2018 F150 FX4. I just had Les Schwab's install a Ready Lift UCA and to my disappointment, the Ready Lift UCA still hits the coil spring at full droop (it's better than the stock UCA as it allows 3/8 inch more droop, but it still hits the spring). Will the Icon Delta Joint UCA's clear the coil spring at full droop? Also, is it the strut/shock on an F150 that stops the suspension from continuing to fall at full droop?

Asked by: Justin Reynolds - 6/2/2021

The ICON UCAs should clear your coil springs at only 2" of leveling. You may want to check you alignment, though, and see if you don't have a camber issue. The coilover assembly is the main factor when it comes to generating travel, but you're also limited by the UCAs, sway bar, tie rods, and CVs.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (6/3/2021)

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Do I need to buy the ball joint covers? Or is it already sealed?

Asked by: Tony - 5/10/2021

The Delta Joint is already fully sealed, and a cover will block its grease port for maintenance. However, if you just want to give the UCAs a cleaner look, then you can install the cover caps.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (5/11/2021)

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I just want to confirm that 275 70 r18 tires will clear these UCA’s with a 18x9 wheel with +12 offset on a 2018 f150 fx4.

Asked by: Justin - 5/9/2021

Yep. You will clear a 275 wide tire on an 18x9" +12mm offset wheel without issues.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (5/10/2021)

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On my 15 XLT I’m running a 4” RC suspension lift, black Rhino kelso wheels stating the offset is 12, on 35x12.50R18LT will these UCAs work?

Asked by: Ford - 5/6/2021

According to Black Rhino, the 18x9" Kelso with a +12mm offset has a 5.47" backspace, and according to ICON's backspacing specs, the UCAs won't clear this wheel with a 12.50" wide tire. You may want to look into the F150 BDS UCAs that only require 5.50" of backspace to clear a 12.50" wide tire.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (5/7/2021)

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I have a leveled 04 f150 with 17x9 wheels with 4.5 backspacing and -12 offset and 33x12.5. Will these fit without rubbing?

Asked by: Colton - 3/31/2021

These UCAs will clear your current wheel and tire combination without issues.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (4/1/2021)

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I have a 2010 expedition limited 4x4 with 4 inches of lift, currently running freedom offroad uni ball tubular arms. And in 5 months the joints are sloppy. I've been running back part numbers and from what I've found 2010 f150 platinum 4x4 takes the same part numbers upper control arms. Is there some reason these would not work? Is there anything particular with these as to why they

Asked by: Garyankrom - 3/30/2021

Other than neither ourselves nor ICON have specifically tested these arms on the Expeditions, possibly not. The Expeditions do have slightly different suspension geometry and lengths than the F150s, so there could be a small difference or two that could potentially effect fitment or function, but we have not confirmed either way.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (3/31/2021)

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I currently have a 6" bds lift with fox coilovers. I'm wanting to increase the lift to 7-8" Will the control arms work good with my setup?

Asked by: MJ - 3/16/2021

These UCAs will work fine with a BDS 6" lift kit. However, you may still have issues taking one of those kits up to 8", regardless of UCA. That being said, that somewhat depends on your truck's model year. Your best bet would be to call us directly at 623-434-5277 or email us at [email protected] so we can get more specific about your truck and what you're doing.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (3/17/2021)

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I have 2019 Raptor take offs (315/70R17) on my 2019 f150, and I already have the bilstein b8 6112 and 5160 setup with the full 2in of lift in the front. Will I have enough backspace to clear if I upgrade to this UCA? Thanks in advance!

Asked by: Mark M - 3/4/2021

Unfortunately, OEM Raptor wheels with a 6.5" backspace will not clear these UCAs with a 315 wide tire. Your would need at least a 1.00" wheel spacer, though we recommend using a 1.50" wheel spacer to avoid stud trimming.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (3/4/2021)

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Will these arms fit 21 f150?

Asked by: Chris - 2/23/2021

Unfortunately, we do not have a fitment confirmation of these UCAs on the 2021 F150s as of yet. We'll hopefully hear something in the near future or have a new part number from ICON.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (2/24/2021)

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I have a 2018 f150 fx4 with leveling spacers on top of the stock struts. Will I be able to remove the two bolts holding the upper control arm on without removing the strut?

Asked by: Justin - 2/5/2021

That somewhat depends on the spacer kit, but in general, the UCA mounting bolts can be reached without removing the coilover, though having a wrench with a swiveling head will make your life a lot easier.

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I have a 2020 4x4 F150 with a 2.5inch level. I installed 20x9 fuel wheels with a +20mm offset. Combine some Toyo AT3 305/55r20. Backspacing is 5.75. Will this potentially rub the ICON UCA?

Asked by: Matt - 1/24/2021

You should clear that wheel and tire combination without issues.

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Can these be powder coated?

Asked by: Isaac - 1/13/2021

These control arms come with a black powder coat finish, and we don't offer custom powder coat colors at this time. You could feasibly re-powder coat them yourself after locally.

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For 2020 xlt 4x4 6.5’ Would these be a ok combination with the Eibach 2.0 coilover set at 2.5”? Do you think it would rub with cooper xlt 285/75r18 or 295/70r18 On factory 18 xlt wheels?

Asked by: T - 11/28/2020

These UCAs will work fine fine with an Eibach 2.0 Kit set at 2.5". You will also clear the UCAs with up to a 295 wide tire on the factory 18" wheels, so you won't have issues with the UCAs with either of your tire options.

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I have a 2019 ford lariat. Currently with a 2.5" leveling kit. But likely will get the Bilstein 6112's and just use the 2" lift from those and take the leveling kit off. I also have 18x9 rims with 12mm offset. The tires are 275/70r18. Will the upper control arms work without issue?

Asked by: Gdrive - 9/24/2020

The UCAs will clear your wheel and tire combination without issues.

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I have a 2011 F150, 2" lift with FOX 2.0. 20x9 wheels +18mm offset, 295/65/r20 KO2, 5.7" back spacing. Do you see any issues in using the ICON's?

Asked by: Scott - 9/15/2020

I do not. You should be able to clear a set of 295 wide KO2s without issues on that particular wheel, since KO2s' overall width tends to be pretty close to their section width.

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I have 305/55/20 tires with wheels that are 20/9 +15 offset I have a 2.5 Eiback Shock and Strut leveling kit will these work for my truck?

Asked by: Mikki - 8/28/2020

As long as you're not using a really chunky M/T that has a much wider overall width than its section width, the UCAs should clear that combination.

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Hello, will backspacing work with factory wheels and a 285/65/20? Also, do the icon covers come with this set, or do I need to purchase separately?

Asked by: Brad - 8/10/2020

You'll be able to clear a 285 wide tire on the stock wheels. In theory, you can clear up to a 295 wide tire as long as it's overall width isn't drastically different (1" or more) greater than the section width. These UCAs do not come with ICON caps. Since the Delta Joints are fully sealed, they don't have a practical function and can get in the way if you need to add grease to the Delta Join itself. However, if you just like the look, you can find ICON's UCA Cover Caps here.

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Will these fit a 2013 Gen1 Raptor?

Asked by: Asif - 7/20/2020

They will not, since the Raptor UCAs are physically longer than the standard F150s. You can find our 2010-2014 SVT Raptor control arms here.

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I’m have a 2.5 inch level and am running 17 wheels with a 34mm offset and 6.08 inches of backspacing with 315 70 17 tires will these fit

Asked by: Richard Meyer - 7/16/2020

These UCAs will not clear your wheel and tire combination. A 315/70R17 is essentially 12.50" wide (technically 12.4"), and the UCAs require a maximum backspace of 5" to clear a 12.50" wide tire.

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So I have a 6in lift with 6in lift coilovers, as well as, 20x12 wheels with 4.5 backspacing. I shouldn't have any issues with these UCAs with the 35x12.50 tires I already have?

Asked by: Nick - 7/11/2020

You should be good with that particular wheel and tire combination and these UCAs.

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Would this work with fuel wheel 18x9 +20 offset 5.75 backspacong and Cooper stt pro 305 70 18? 2017 f150 fx4 with eibach pro strut kit spring.

Asked by: Adrian - 6/17/2020

According to ICON's backspacing requirements, you will not be able to clear a 305 wide tire on an 18x9" wheel with a 5.75" backspace. That being said, ICON's recommendations are a bit conservative in our experience, but we have not tried the combination ourselves, so we can't 100% guarantee clearance.

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Is there is a specific grease that is recommended for the polyurethane bushings before they are installed?

Asked by: Brent Nylen - 5/8/2020

ICON's pretty happy if you just remember to grease them at all. But in all seriousness, just about any polyurethane-safe grease is fine. I use lithium-based Super Lube grease on my truck, which seems to work just fine.

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I have a 2012 F-150 with a 2.25 inch leveling kit with the stock rims that have a 40mm backspacing. The tires are 33x12.50x20R that are about a half inch from rubbing the stock UCA's. If I put 1.5 inch wheel spacers on, will these rub? Also would these control arms help with a leveling kit making the ride quality better?

Asked by: Carter - 3/16/2020

With a 1.50" wheel spacer, your wheel and tire combination will clear the ICON UCAs. Just keep in mind that pushing your wheel out may result in some rub on your valance, but minor amounts of trimming should fix the issue. These UCAs will likely not give you a significant improvement in ride quality (unless your stock UCAs are literally falling apart). The only potential ride quality improvement they may provide is avoiding contact with your stock spring. The only way to get a major improvement in ride quality is with a shock/strut/coilover upgrade.

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I have a 2.25inch leveled f150 with 33X12.5X20 tires on it with stock rims. The backspacing is 40mm would these control arms fit?

Asked by: Carter - 3/5/2020

These UCAs will not clear a 12.50" wide tire on the factory wheels. You would need at least a 1.00" wheel spacer to clear, though we generally recommend using a 1.50" wheel spacer so that you don't have to do any stud trimming.

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Can I replace these bushings or do I have to buy another control arm in the future?

Asked by: Someguyintx - 2/24/2020

Icon sells their bushings separately. Purchasing another set of UCAs is not necessarily.

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Can I use this for my 15 f150 2.7 beltech lowered 3/5.5 on 24x10

Asked by: Someguyfromtx - 2/22/2020

We can't guarantee that these UCAs will work properly on a lowered truck, especially since they increase deflection/travel. Fitment will also depend on your wheel's offset and backspacing along with your truck's tire width. Your best bet would be to call us directly at 623-434-5277 so we can get more specific about your truck.

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So.. I have a 5100 leveling kit on my 18 4x4 xlt. Recently bought eibach springs, and 2.5in halo blocks that I’ve yet to install. The questions are should I get a UCA, and second, would it rub against my planned wheel tire combo? Fuel Rebel 18x9 +20, NITTO Ridge Grapplers 285/70/18 34x11.5?

Asked by: Thomas - 1/31/2020

Whether you should will really depend on what you're planning to do with the truck. Since the Bilstein 5100s only level up to 2.1", you would not necessarily require UCAs if your truck is primarily street-driven. If you are off-roading on the regular, then UCAs are a good idea, almost regardless of ride height. You should not have issues clearing that wheel/tire combination, if you do go with the UCAs.

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I have a RC 4” suspension lift kit and 275/70R18 ridge grapplers. Will these fit my build?

Asked by: Wally - 1/29/2020

That's going to depend entirely on what wheels you're using, specifically their widths, offsets, and backspacing. Please give us a call directly at 623-434-5277 so we can get more specific about your wheels.

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I have a 2015 f150 platinum with a 6 in lift on 35x12.50 24 in American forces will the delta hour and uca fit my setup?

Asked by: Trey white - 1/29/2020

That's going to depend on the width, offset, and backspacing of the wheels. If you are using a 24x12" or 24x10" with a negative offset, you'll likely be fine. If you're not sure, please give us a call directly at 623-434-5277.

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Will these have enough clearance for my 13 super screw stock 20' rims with 2 inch lift.

Asked by: James Yelle - 1/25/2020

That's going to depend entirely on what size tire you're running, specifically its width. Give us a call directly at 623-434-5277 so we can get more specific about your tires.

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2013 F150,Bilestein 5100 leveling struts set to max, 305/55-20 BFG KO2 on 20x9.5 6x135/5.5 5"backspace. Will I have any clearance issue installing Icon tubular Delta joint upper control arms? Thanks

Asked by: Joe - 1/12/2020

If your wheel is at 5" of backspace, then your wheel/tire combination will clear these UCAs.

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Would aftermarket control arms help with my tire rubbing the wheel well or no? My 08 F-150 is leveled and I still have rubbing with a decent sized tire.

Asked by: Christian - 12/9/2019

They will not. Aftermarket control arms do not provide additional tire clearance or prevent rub. The only way to gain more clearance is with more lift, different offsets, trimming, or adding an aftermarket bumper.

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2015 F150 FX4 I have a 7" lift with adj. coilovers set at 2" additional, 20x9 wheels with -12 offset (4.5 backspace), and 37x13.5 tires. Currently using stock UCA but want to switch. Will this fit? Will it fit if the wheels had a 2" spacer, as well?

Asked by: Dylan - 10/28/2019

That depends entirely on what coilovers you're using. If you're using stock-replacement coilovers and a strut spacer, these UCAs will not work, since the strut spacer pushes the coilover's upper mount into a position where it interferes with the UCA's travel. If you're using a full-length coilover on its own, then you should be fine.

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How do these compare to the stock arms are they longer are they set up to lay the spindle back to slow the steering how do they compare?

Asked by: Jopha - 10/10/2019

The arms aren't really longer, though they are larger dimensionally. The tubular sections are shaped slightly differently than stock to help clear the spring. They do not change caster angle and your steering should not be effected by the arms.

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I’m looking at putting on 20x9 hoss 2 wheel that’s have a 5.71 back space. If I got 295/65/20 tires would I be okay? Not looking for any major trimming or cutting.

Asked by: HEAVYxC - 9/14/2019

That wheel and tire combination will clear the UCAs. Whether you'll need to trim the valance or wheel well is going to also depend on what amount of lift/leveling you're adding to your truck. Your best bet would be to give us a call directly at 623-434-5277 so we can get more specific about your truck.

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Currently have Fox Roush Performance 2.0 Coilovers, 33x12.5 nitto ridge grapplers on 20x9 +18 with 5.75 backspacing. Do you see any potential issues? Just wanted to double check before I placed order. Thanks for the assistance.

Asked by: John - 9/9/2019

You will not be able to clear a 12.50" wide tire at 5.75" of backspace. ICON recommends a wheel with 5" of backspace to clear a 12.50" wide tire, though their recommendation is a tad conservative. The maximum tire you could use with your current wheels and these UCAs would be a 305 wide tire. Your only other recourse would be to add a set of wheel spacers.

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What kind of life span does this Delta joint have? And will it out last the BDS with Moog ball joints?

Asked by: War Damn Eagle - 8/9/2019

According to ICON, the Delta Joints have a rough 100,000 mile wear-out rating. MOOG doesn't list a particular mileage for their ball joints, but the issue with standard ball joints is that your mileage is going to vary pretty heavily based on how you're using the truck and your climate. The Delta Joints are built from the ground up to be used pretty hard, so you'll definitely get more lifespan out of them than a standard ball joint if you're flogging your truck on the regular or live somewhere that's hard on suspension components.

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I have a 2014 SCREW 4X4 with 8 inches of lift that I have 20x12 -44 offset wheels that I am running 37-12.50s will this arm clear this set up? what if i choose to go to the 13.50? Currently the ball joint mount is higher than the tire so would clearance even be an issue?

Asked by: David - 5/15/2019

The real issue is fitment of this UCA is going to depend on how you've obtained 8" of lift. If you're using a 6" strut spacer/aftermarket coilover combination, then this UCA will likely not fit at all, due to the strut spacer pushing down the upper mount of the coilover to a position where it interferes with both install and UCA travel. If you have some sort of custom coilover setup with a full-length coilover, then you'd likely be fine. Your best bet would be to give us a call directly at 623-434-5277 so we can get more specific about your lift.

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Have bilstein leveled struts set at 2”. Will these help with cv axle angle? Thanks

Asked by: Mke - 5/13/2019

The ICON UCAs won't do anything to correct CV angles. They don't even do anything to "correct" UCA angles. They just handle the shifted angles from your leveling kit better than stock.

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Thinking about upgrading to these. My current setup is 2” halo leveling blocks with stock shocks, gen2 raptor wheels with 305/70/17 tires on my 2013 FX4. Will I have any clearance issues? Also wanting to eventually upgrade to the halo boss coils as well.

Asked by: Jon - 4/18/2019

You will have clearance issues with a 305 wide tire on the factory Raptor wheels, due to their backspacing. The maximum tire width you can use on the stock Raptor wheels and clear these UCAs on a standard F150 is a 295 wide (11.6" wide) tire. You'll need wheel spacers in order to clear a 305 or wider tire.

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I have a 2018 F-150 XLT 4x4. Putting these control arms on with the Fox Roush 2.0 Suspension Kit. Going to run 285/55R20 tires on Hostile Rage 20x9 wheels with 5.47 backspacing and +12 offset. Am I going to run into clearance issues with the arms?

Asked by: Isaac - 3/26/2019

You should be good. We were able to squeeze 295 wide tires on factory wheels with 6.5" of backspace as one of the suspension/wheel/tire setups on our 2015 F150 Project Truck with ICON's arms without issues. A 285 wide on a 5.47" backspace should be totally fine.

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I have been running an 18x9 wheel 5.7" backspacing on 35s with stock uppers with no rub. Truck is leveled with King 2.5s, crash bars removed. Will these uca's introduce any rub?

Asked by: Trent H. - 3/1/2019

That depends on how wide your 35" tries are. If you're using a 35x12.50" tire, then by ICON's math, you'll have issues, since you need 5" of backspace in order to clear a 12.50" wide tire. If you're using something like a 305/70R18 that's 35-ish inches but only 12" wide, you'll be fine. Give us a call directly at 623-434-5277 so we can get more specific about your tire size.

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I have a 2018 F150 with a 7" Ready lift and Rough country 2" leveling struts which give me a 9" lift, stock upper control arms work fine as a Ready lift just uses the stock arms, I tried a set of tough country (non uniball) upper control arms and they hit the steel cup above the coil spring because the ball joint seemed too short, will these work because of the longer stem going into the knuckle, the stock one is fine because Ford has a long ball joint and it sits up higher like the Icon...what do you think ? Thanks Rick

Asked by: Rick - 2/21/2019

We can't guarantee that the ICONs will work any better. The issues is, because the spacer moves the coilover mount down, it can interfere with arm travel either at the Delta Joints housing or out on the arm itself.

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I have a 2018 SCREW XLT stock shocks in the front with a 2.5 autospring spacer. Stock rear. Will these control arms work with the setup of a Fuel Assault 20x10 -18 offset on 33”x12.5”x20 nitto ridge grapplers? Will the wheels and tires clear? Or would there be any rubbing at all? Thanks!

Asked by: J Alanis - 2/6/2019

You'll clear this UCA with that particular wheel and tire setup, though you'd likely get some valance rub, which you could alleviate with some trimming.

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What's the shipping weight?

Asked by: Alex - 1/16/2019

Shipping weight is 23lbs for the pair.

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I have a 2019 platinum fx4. I am installing fox 2.0 coilevers set to a 2” level. I want to install fuel vapor 18x9 20mm offset with 305x65r18 Nitto Ridge Grapplers. Will the icon delta joint uca likely work with this setup?

Asked by: nirad - 12/25/2018

Those tires are too wide to clear the UCAs on a 9" wide wheel with a +20mm offset. The most offset you could use would be a +12mm in order to clear that tire. Otherwise, you'd have to go with a 295 wide (11.6" wide) tire.

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I installed these on my 2011 f150 and looking to replace stock wheels to be able to fit 35/12.5 r18 tires, the wheels I’m looking at come in a +01 or +20mm? Which one should I get that would be a good fit with the UCAs and be able to clear 35x12.5? Thank you

Asked by: To - 12/22/2018

I'm assuming you're looking at 9" wide aftermarket wheels, and if that's the case, you would need a wheel with an 01mm offset in order to clear a 12.50" wide tire.

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Installed these UCA’s on my 2011 F150 with a 3 inch lift. I’d like to keep stock wheels which are 18x7.5 and a +44 mm offset, I’d like to know what is the biggest tire I can run. Would like to run 35x12.5 without having to get new wheels or adding spacers?

Asked by: Ron - 12/18/2018

You will not be able to run a 12.50" wide tire on the factory wheels with these UCAs. The widest tire you could run would be a 295 (11.6") wide tire. You would need to use wheel spacers to clear a 12.50" wide tire.

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I just ordered these and will be running a 33x12.5r 18 on stock wheels with 1.5" wheels spacers. This should be cutting it close but clear correct?

Asked by: SULL - 12/13/2018

You should clear a 12.50" wide tire just fine on the stock wheels with 1.5" wheel spacers, since you're effectively reducing your backspace from 6.50" to 5", which is right at ICON's recommended backspace to clear 12.50" wide tires (which is a little conservative, anyway).

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Was wondering if these already come greased the delta joint or do we have to grease them once we get them?

Asked by: Michael - 10/9/2018

The Delta Joints come pre-greased, though it is a good idea to check and make sure the amount of grease is adequate before installation.

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I have a 2015 F150 with the stock 20 inch rims. I currently have 25 12.50 20 Tires. Will these fit with that setup?

Asked by: Josh - 9/19/2018

They will not. The stock wheels have too much backspace for a 12.50" wide tire to clear ICON's UCAs. You would need to add a wheel spacer or go with a narrower tire if you want to keep the factory wheels. Depending on your ride height, you will likely have rubbing issues if you add a spacer to your current wheel and tire setup.

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What grease should be used for the polyurethane bushing?

Asked by: Kasey - 9/18/2018

ICON doesn't really have a recommended grease. As long as you're using some sort of polyurethane-safe grease (i.e. silicone, graphite, lithium, or PTFE based), you should be fine. Just avoid petroleum-based greases, as those aren't great for the bushing lifespans.

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Will these clear on a 2014 f150 FX4 crewcab, with a F150 4WD FOX Stage 1 Suspension Package, 20 x 9 Fuel Vapor Wheels and Nitto Ridge Grappler 295/55 (32.8"x11.6") Tires ?

Asked by: Luis Moreno - 8/23/2018

That's going to depend entirely on the backspacing and offset of those Fuel wheels. That being said, as long as you're using the Vapors with a 20mm offset or less, you should clear that tire with this UCA just fine.

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Will these fit on a 2018 with stock 20" rims and 2.5 king coil overs with 295/60R20's?

Asked by: alex - 8/22/2018

You should clear fine with a 295 wide tire, though you will not be able to go any wider than that if you're going to keep the stock wheels.

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Will these clear my setup. 2017 F150 with front FOX 2.0 Coilovers leveled with the back. Running 20×9" wheels with +18mm offset paired with 305/55R20 Mickey Thompson tires?

Asked by: Wojciech G. - 8/12/2018

According to ICON's math, you'd have an issue. These UCAs require 5" of backspace to clear a 12.50" wide tire, and you're using a 12" with a 12" wide section width on a wheel with 5.75" of backspace. You're talking .2" worth of problem, and as long as you're using Baja ATZs, you'd probably be fine. However, if you're using MTZs, you could have an issue due to their large tread blocks.

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How much travel do these add to a 4” BDS lift with Fox 2.5’s?

Asked by: jadon Spomer - 7/27/2018

These UCAs add roughly 1" to 1.5" of travel, depending on your final suspension geometry. The real limiting factor for the F150s in regards to travel is the design and length of their CV axles.

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right now i have a 2.5 in leveling kit with 20x9 black rhino wheels with a +12 offset and 5.5 in backspace and 33x12.5x20 ridge grapplers. thinking of going with the halo boss coilovers in front. will these uca’s work? or would i need another set with a higher maximum backspace. thanks

Asked by: Nicholas Amditis - 7/2/2018

According to ICON's math, you would need less backspace in order to clear the tires. That being said, in our experience, ICON's backspacing suggestions are on the conservative side, and we were able to fit up to a 295 wide (11.6" wide) tire on F150 factory wheels (6.5" of backspace) without any issues. You likely won't have fitment issues with your particular wheel and tire combination, but if you do, you'd only need a small wheel spacer for extra clearance.

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I have a 2015 F-150 with a 7in Ready lift and 20x12 fuel Octanes with a -44 offset, I am looking at getting another 2 in or so in ride height would these work????

Asked by: Rudy Garcia - 5/9/2018

Fitment of these UCAs also depends on your tire. That being said, on a 20x12" wheel with a -44mm offset, you should not have clearance issues with either a 12.50" or 13.50" wide tire. The ICON UCAs will not add any ride height to your truck, though in theory, they would be able to handle additional ride height stacked on a lift. That being said, we DO NOT recommend taking a ReadyLift 7" lift up any higher, due to possible issues with that kit's steering components and your CVs.

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Hi, I have a 2015 F150 XLT FX4. I am going to lift the front by 3 inches (1.5 inch spacer and 1.5 inches from Bilstein 5100’s). I want to install 18x9 wheels with +18 offset and 305/65 tires. Will these fit with my combo?

Asked by: F150-Fan - 5/8/2018

You'd be cutting your clearances pretty close with that particular wheel and tire combination. Technically, ICON's UCAs require a 5" backspace to clear a 12.50" wide tire, so by the math, your wheels with a 5.75" backspace would only be able to clear up to an 11.75" wide tire (around a 295 wide). That all being said, ICON's backspacing guidelines are on the conservative side, and we were able to fit a 295 wide tire on a stock 18" wheel (6.5" backspace) without issues. In our opinion, your wheel and tire combination should clear, but it will be very tight and may come down to the size of the shoulder lugs and the air pressure you're running.

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I have a 2017 with 2.0 fox coilovers and 20x9 wheels with a +18mm offset. I’m running 305/55r20 tires. Will there be rubbing?

Asked by: Kimo - 4/30/2018

It will be close. A 20x9" wheel with a +18mm offset has a 5.75" backspace, and by ICON's math, you'd only be able to use an 11.75" wide tire. Now, we were able to squeeze a 295 wide tire (11.6")on a stock wheel with 6.5" backspace, so ICON's backspace recommendation is a bit on the conservative side. You will likely clear a 305 wide (12" wide) tire, but the clearance will be extremely close, especially if you're using a tire with large tread blocks or you run them at high air pressures. Your best bet would be to give us a call directly at 623-434-5277 so we can get more specific about your tires.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (5/1/2018)

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I’m looking for a set of uca’s that will fit my wheel and tire set up? I’m running a lt285/65r18 tire with a moto metal 970 with 5.71 back space and +18 offset My 2011 Ford F-150 had a 2.5 leveling kit. Will this work for my truck and if not could you point me to a set that would possibly work? Thanks

Asked by: Hunter Nelson - 4/11/2018

That particular wheel and tire combination will clear these UCAs just fine. ICON's UCAs require 5" of backspace to clear a 12.50" wide tires. While you're at 5.71" of backspace, your tire is only 11.2" wide.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (4/12/2018)

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I have a 2011 f150 crewcab, with fox 2.0 coilovers, 18x9 method NVs, and 295/70 nito ridge grapplers. Will the delta joint control arms fit without issues?

Asked by: Joe - 3/31/2018

As long as your Methods are using their standard +18mm offset and 5.75" backspace, then that tire should clear the UCAs without any issues.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (4/2/2018)

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I've got 17x8.5 Method NV's wrapped with 295/70/17 tires on a 2.5 inch level. Will there be fitment issues with this UCA? I'm Also looking to upgrade factory suspension to fox coilovers, so I'm wondering if there are fitment/rubbing issues with either setup, thanks!

Asked by: RC - 3/16/2018

As long as you're using the 17x8.5" NVs with a 0mm offset and 4.75" of backspace, you should be able to clear the UCAs on just fine with that tire combination

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (3/19/2018)

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I recently went with the Fox 2.0s and installed them at the height they came with from Fox. It was aligned and works great. I have maybe 300 miles on them. If I were to install these UCAs would it be necessary to get my alignment done again?

Asked by: Moto - 3/11/2018

You likely would not have to, since the tie rod does not need to be removed for a UCA swap.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (3/12/2018)

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I have boss coilovers set at 2.5 inches and a have 33x12.50x20 tires with 20x10 wheels - 24 offset. Will these clear?

Asked by: zmock8 - 2/28/2018

Yep. Those wheels have 4.50" of backspace, and you should clear that wheel and tire combination without any issues.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (3/1/2018)

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I have a 2016 FX4 with the following: 2.5" leveling kit, running 20x9 +18 wheels on a 305/55/20. I also have 1.25" spacers installed on the wheels. I've already done some crash bar trimming, would I have any issues installing these UCAs?

Asked by: Chris - 2/4/2018

As long as you keep your wheel spacers, you should be able to clear your UCAs with that wheel and tire combination.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (2/5/2018)

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Ok 5" backspacing max, so is that 5" or less? Fuel mavericks with the +20 offset with 5.75" will those work or do I need to be looking at the +14 or +01 offset? I don't want a lot of wheel stick out. I'll be running the 19x9 on 275/70 tires. Another question about this I know. Thanks again.

Asked by: Jon - 1/1/2018

The ICON upper control arms require a maximum backspace of 5" to clear a 12.50" wide tire. That means a wheel with 5" or less backspace will clear a 12.50" wide tire. However, the UCAs will still fit with a wheel that has more than 5" backspace, but you'll be limited to a given maximum tire size. In the case of a 9" wide wheel with a +20mm offset and 5.75" of backspace, the maximum tire width you could use is an 11.50" (295mm) wide tire. A 275 wide tire will fit on a wheel with 5.75" of backspace and still clear the UCAs just fine.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (1/2/2018)

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Will these fit 2wd as well or just 4wd?

Asked by: Kevin W. - 12/1/2017

These upper control arms fit both 4WD and 2WD model F150s.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (12/4/2017)

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What is the difference in these vs ICON-98501 Which one would work better with a 6" lift?

Asked by: Tristan - 10/1/2017

The only difference between these control arms and ICON-98501 is that these arms use ICON's new Delta Joint which has the strength and articulation of a uniball and the long-term reliability of a balljoint. The ICON-98501 arms use a uniball joint. Either option would work fine with a 6" lift kit.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (10/2/2017)

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I have the icon uniball style UCA. Can the delta joint be a replacement for the uniball style UCA once worn?

Asked by: Don - 8/29/2017

ICON actually offers a Delta Joint Retrofit Kit that allows you to press a Delta Joint in place of your current ICON UCA's uniball when the time comes.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (8/30/2017)

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Does the delta joint itself come already installed in the UCA?

Asked by: Henohere - 8/24/2017

Yep. The Delta Joint is already assembled and installed in the UCAs. The only assembly that's required before installation is the mounting bushings and sleeves.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (8/24/2017)

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Will these clear on a 2016 f150 with 2.5 level with stock wheels & 295/70-18 tire?

Asked by: strech - 7/5/2017

The UCA can clear 295 wide tires on the factory wheels, though with a 34" tire on a 2.5" leveling kit, you may see some wheel well and/or crash bar rub.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (7/6/2017)

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Do the Icon dust caps still fit with these? I know they may not be necessary with the delta joint but arms with caps look better.

Asked by: silkywoods - 6/29/2017

The ICON dust caps will fit, but they are just for aesthetics, since the Delta Joints are fully sealed. Secondly, they'll also block the Delta Joint's Zerk fitting if you do want to regrease them in the future. Still, they will technically fit.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (7/5/2017)

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When will these be available?

Asked by: vairsystems - 6/24/2017

ICON stated a mid to late July availability, though there are already a few pre-orders for this UCA, so we're not sure what actual availability is going to look like.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (6/26/2017)

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