Replacing Aluminum Upper Control Arms

[WesternMike]

So - I’m about to do an 8” suspension lift on my 2014 Silverado 1500 and need to replace one of my Aluminum UCA’s so decided to just do both at the same time. SuperKings 8” Lift requires I keep the UCAs in OEM spec so no UCAs that are made for lifts or such.
 
I’m looking at some stamped steel ones as a replacement; this won’t be a problem with my lift kit but I’m curious if I swap out my aluminum UCAs for stamped steel would I also have to replace my lower control arms to stamped steel as well(as their also currently aluminum).
 
Appreciate the help!

[WesternMike]

Bump - anyone have any input on his?

[WesternMike]

Anyone?

[Nasty]

Link to the kit please 

 

[WesternMike]

https://www.superlift.com/8-inch-lift-kit-2014-2018-chevy-silverado-and-gmc-sierra-4wd-with-factory-aluminum-or-stamped-steel-control-arms-with-king-coilovers-and-shocks

This is the kit I’m installing, I have aluminum control arms right now which is fine, this kit allows aluminum or stamped Steele but has to be oem spec.

So I’m wondering, since my upper control arms are done now; can I just replace with Steel ones?

[Nasty]

Why not just get aluminum ones? It's what you have now. Why replace them with stamped steel?

[WesternMike]

Look at the price of the oem ones from GM.. over priced to say the least.

So can they not be swamped? Just trying to weigh out all options.

[Nasty]

Can you get a picture of your upper arms for me. I've never seen a 14 15 silverado with aluminum arms. Only sierras.  Nit saying you're wrong but something doesnt seem right 

[silveradosid]

my 2014 chev has aluminum upper and lower arms i have researched this alot and still cannot fine an answer to this as mike says gm is just stupid with their prices

[24v]

The aluminum control arm is only $97?  How much is a new stamped steel one?  Forged steel are $147 on that site.

[silveradosid]

it is the lower control arm that we are looking to replace with steel

[24v]

On 4/29/2018 at 9:22 AM, WesternMike said:

 

So - I’m about to do an 8” suspension lift on my 2014 Silverado 1500 and need to replace one of my Aluminum UCA’s so decided to just do both at the same time. SuperKings 8” Lift requires I keep the UCAs in OEM spec so no UCAs that are made for lifts or such.
 
I’m looking at some stamped steel ones as a replacement; this won’t be a problem with my lift kit but I’m curious if I swap out my aluminum UCAs for stamped steel would I also have to replace my lower control arms to stamped steel as well(as their also currently aluminum).
 
Appreciate the help!

 

In your post you say you are looking to replace UCA's. 

Edited May 7, 2018 by 24v

[WesternMike]

I have the 2014 Silverado 2WT so I know I have aluminum.



Yes, as the post states I’m looking to replace uca (upper control arm).

[WesternMike]

[WesternMike]

I stand corrected, my dealership has me on warehouse pricing(forgot) so I can get the aluminum ones for $150 CAD.

On order now lol