Upper Control Arms for 3" Level

malibu43 · June 8, 2021

I was planning on going from a 2" level to a 3" level before upgrading wheels and tires on my 2015 Silverado. My plan was a Motofab 3"/1" level kit and either Rough Country or Motofab UCA's, which would put me at about $500 after alignment. I've read some pretty mixed things about those two brands of UCAs, though. Unfortunately, the other brands that tend to have better feedback on the forums wind up being at least $250 more than Motofab or Rough Country (in some cases over $500 more), and that starts putting the total cost of the 3" level up to at least $750 or more. At that price I'm not sure I want the extra inch that bad...

I wanted to get some feedback from folks here on the Motofab or Rough Country UCAs - are they really that bad, or is it just a case of those with bad experiences posting and those with positive experiences driving their trucks instead of posting on the internet? I'm almost all street driving, with occasional trips down some dirt roads when camping a few times year.

MikeBMW · June 8, 2021

I have the MotoFab UCA on the 3" front level.
It's been great and I have posted previously regarding this.
I, also, installed a Zone 1.5" body lift and, comfortably, run 35x12.5x18s on new stock Chevy black wheels.

Edited June 8, 2021 by MikeBMW

malibu43 · June 10, 2021

Thanks Mike!

Anyone else have any thoughts or experience to share? Looks like the Motofab UCA's are on sale right now. I may pull the trigger soon...

malibu43 · June 30, 2021

Another question has come up regarding the Motofab upper control arms. I just saw this morning they added an option when you purchase to upgrade to Moog ball joints for an additional $25 (without the upgrade it lists "Standard HD Utility Ball Joints").

Anyone have any input on whether or not this upgrade is a good idea? $45 is not a big deal if does anything to lower chances of ball joint failure...

Edited June 30, 2021 by malibu43

MikeBMW · June 30, 2021

5 hours ago, malibu43 said:

Another question has come up regarding the Motofab upper control arms. I just saw this morning they added an option when you purchase to upgrade to Moog ball joints for an additional $25 (without the upgrade it lists "Standard HD Utility Ball Joints").

Anyone have any input on whether or not this upgrade is a good idea? $45 is not a big deal if does anything to lower chances of ball joint failure...

I'd upgrade to the Moogs. That's what I did and no issues after 6 months - not a lot of time, really, but I'm happy with the Motofab UCAs.