Name: 2021-2026 F150 BDS Tubular Ball Joint UCAs
Brand: BDS Suspension
SKU: 123262
Price: 770.95 USD
Availability: InStock

21-24 F150 BDS UCA Features:

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
Will not fit 2021-2026 Raptors
Will not fit CCD systems
Includes leveling sensor Provision

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 2021-2026 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: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 F150

Will not fit 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Raptor

Will not fit CCD systems: these UCAs will not F150s equipped with the OEM Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) systems.

Includes headlight leveling provision: this version of BDS's UCAs include a provision for the headlight leveling arm on F150s equipped with dynamic bending headlights. A version without a leveling arm provision is also available.

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.

Not compatible on Trucks equipped with On-Board Scales Option

Wheels and Tires:

0-2" Lift: Will work with stock wheels / tires with a ~ 1/4” wheel spacer, wider tires on stock wheels may get close to the ball joint cup and control arm when turning. 5.5”- 4.5” back spacing is recommended for control arm clearance. Tire size is relative to lift amount.
6" Lift: See Lift Manufacturers Recommendations

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'21 f150

Arms were easy to install. Look great! Running 285/65/20 Nitto G3 on stock rims with no clearance issues.

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Reviewed by: Steven from east brunswick on 7/19/2026

The BDS fitment says that this does not fit the 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat with the headlight sensor. Can you clarify the fitment?

Asked by: Jason Kennedy - 5/28/2025

This will fit a 2024 Lariat with the headlight leveling sensor with no issues. The only trim levels this will not work on are the Raptor and Tremor trim F150.

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Answer provided by: Joel Galaz (5/28/2025)

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How do I know if I need the UCA’s with the sensor or not?

Asked by: Michael - 6/5/2024

If your F150 is equipped with the auto leveling headlights, than you need a spot to bolt the factory sensor located on the factory control arms. If you are not sure if your truck is equipped with the auto leveling feature, you can reach out to your local Ford dealer with your vin number and they can check if it's equipped.

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Answer provided by: Joel Galaz (6/6/2024)

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In a chat with y'all, I was told the ICON Billet UCA's would work with Bilstein 6112 coilovers set at 2.5" and 285/65/20 Toyo Open Country ATIII's on the stock KR wheels on my 2023 F-150 King Ranch 4x4. However, that information was wrong and the tires rub majorly. So, I can get smaller tires or different UCA's. Trying to figure out if there are aftermarket UCA's that will work with my setup or if I need to just go back to the factory UCA's?

Asked by: Drew Ellis - 1/7/2024

Looking at BDS current fitment information on this part number here is what they state "0-2” Lift: Will work with stock wheels / tires
with a ~ 1/4” wheel spacer, wider tires on stock wheels may get close to the ball joint cup and control arm when turning. 5.5”- 4.5”
back spacing is recommended for control arm clearance. Tire size is relative to lift amount.". So looks like they have run into clearance problems on the 21+ trucks and stock wheels. Depending how bad the rubbing is, you may be able to get away with the 1/4" spacer and still use them with the 285 as that is not far from most of the factory size width wise. Otherwise you will need a larger spacer or an aftermarket wheel that has less offset.

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Answer provided by: Joel Galaz (1/8/2024)

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2021-2026 Ford F150 BDS Tubular Ball Joint UCAs | 123262

Provides More Articulation and Strength with a Quiet Ride

Strong Tubular Steel Construction with Uprated Ball Joint and Rubber Bushings

The BDS fitment says that this does not fit the 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat with the headlight sensor. Can you clarify the fitment?

How do I know if I need the UCA’s with the sensor or not?

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