BDS front control arms now available

[j_marinelli]

https://blog.bds-suspension.com/?p=25041

Now in stock, BDS performance upper control arm (UCA) kits for the new 2021 Ford Bronco 2Dr/4Dr models. These new UCA kits are designed for improved strength, great looks, and increased suspension travel when used on lifted Bronco. Specially formed for optimal clearance, they feature FK uniball assemblies for maximum strength and improved travel. They come assembled with OE style rubber bushings and bearings preinstalled for quick and easy installation under your Bronco.

Coldwater, MI: Excitement around the 2021 Ford Bronco is high as early vehicle orders start to find their way out into the wild. BDS Suspension has been hard at work on a number of kits and accesssories for these new Bronco with the first of many products now on the shelf and ready to ship. These performance upper control arm (UCA) kits are specially designed for the 2021 Ford Bronco and allow for improved performance, strength and compatibility with a wide range of suspension ride heights.

The new performance control arms are built from high strength 1.5" OD heavy-wall tubing specially formed to provide optimal clearance for both suspension-coilover as well as wheel/tire clearance. This allows you the freedom to install FOX 2.5 coilovers (available soon) and fit a wide range of wheel specs without fear of interference with these larger arms. At the frame mounted end you'll find a pair of durometer-specific vulcanized rubber bushing preinstalled providing smooth, quiet and reliable operation bolting in directly into the factory mounts. For the outer mount, these UCAs use FK uniball bearings for maximum strength, travel and all around performance. They use a 52100 Steel with hard chrome plated bearing with a PTFE liner to smooth and quiet operation. They come finished in a durable gloss black powder coat and include a billet aluminum machined dust cap. Bearing and bushings come preinstalled allowing for quick and easy installation. The arms will add back 1.5 degrees of caster to put the camber back within alignment spec on 2-4" of lift on base suspension Broncos and 1-3.5" of lift on Badlands and 0-3" Sasquatch-equipped Broncos. Take your Bronco to the next level with these performance upper control arms from BDS Suspension.

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[rutherk1]

Fantastic. Those with the BDS coil overs (when they ship) will be great.

 

[HardenUp]

Sorry if this is a dumb question but what’s the benefit of new UCA without a coil over lift? I get the added strength I guess and maybe if you get spacers, but is these a silly standalone “upgrade”?

 

[JPG]

Sorry if this is a dumb question but what’s the benefit of new UCA without a coil over lift? I get the added strength I guess and maybe if you get spacers, but is these a silly standalone “upgrade”?

If you don't plan on changing tire size and lifting, this is not needed. For going 35s or 37s, it usually gives a little more play for alignment and travel .

And there are no dumb questions ; )

 

[HardenUp]

If you don't plan on changing tire size and lifting, this is not needed. For going 35s or 37s, it usually gives a little more play for alignment and travel .

And there are no dumb questions ; )

Thanks. I do plan on changing wheels to a 0 offset and wider tires for a more aggressive stance but I’m staying with 35s. UCAs needed in that case?

 

[j_marinelli]

Updated first post with more pictures.

 

[rutherk1]

For geometry, yes.

I'd hold off on BDS. Their Ranger 6 inch kit has some issues that weren't known up front, so wait for some reviews to come back.

Check the 6 inch IFS kit:

https://bds-suspension.com/product?kid=1545H

" Additionally through our extensive testing we've found a number of concerns that needed to be addressed to ensure durability, compatibility and functionality on the new Ranger. "

Small text hard to find on the right side, but that was enough to make me slow down on that kit, and actually what kept me from going wild on the Ranger I have... they just aren't built to take big lifts/big tires as well without a lot of safety issues. I know this is not apples to apples and I love BDS being transparent, but I'd hold off on any big mods for a few months and let the companies put them through the paces.

Interesting. Doing any kind of serious wheeling with an IFS truck and a 6 inch lift that has a diff relocation kit has never seemed like a good idea.

I'd never lift an IFS truck more than an inch or so.

 

[JPG]

Thanks. I do plan on changing wheels to a 0 offset and wider tires for a more aggressive stance but I’m staying with 35s. UCAs needed in that case?

I don't know if Ford thought ahead and made the original UCA with more play than usual. If not, i would say yes, to remove some stress. If they did ( good engineer would have thought about it ) then no.

 

[rutherk1]

I definitely will be, but I’m holding out for some more research and time testing. I don’t like the idea of being the test dummy.

Come on. You bought a first generation ford. You already are

 

[StPeteBronco]

https://blog.bds-suspension.com/?p=25041

Installing my BDS kit today...will bring my Sasquatch to 4". Will let you all know how it looks and drives shortly!!

 

[goatman]

Thanks. I do plan on changing wheels to a 0 offset and wider tires for a more aggressive stance but I’m staying with 35s. UCAs needed in that case?

For geometry, yes.

I'd hold off on BDS. Their Ranger 6 inch kit has some issues that weren't known up front, so wait for some reviews to come back.

Curious why you say the UCA is needed to correct geometry with no lift. Which geometry is corrected?

 

[rutherk1]

Which

Installing my BDS kit today...will bring my Sasquatch to 4". Will let you all know how it looks and drives shortly!!

Which BDS kit? You a beta tester?

 

[rtaylor]

Some additional details inside instructions.

 

[HardenUp]

Some additional details inside instructions.

This is the maxlider kit. I literally just asked this in another thread but can’t you build this kit yourself now?

 

[rutherk1]

I see. Looks like BDS U control arms and a Zone spacer.

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