Upper/Lower Control arms,...
#1
![Post](https://dodgeforum.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Ok, I have been searching and can not find anything that answers my question.
Are the upper and lower front control arms on a 2001 1500 4X4 different or the same as on a 2500 & 3500?
If they are the same dimensions, are the factory 2500/3500 arms any stronger than the factory 1500 arms?
The real question is, can I swap from factory 1500 arms to factory 2500/3500 arms for an upgrade in strength and durability?
Thank you for your input.
Are the upper and lower front control arms on a 2001 1500 4X4 different or the same as on a 2500 & 3500?
If they are the same dimensions, are the factory 2500/3500 arms any stronger than the factory 1500 arms?
The real question is, can I swap from factory 1500 arms to factory 2500/3500 arms for an upgrade in strength and durability?
Thank you for your input.
#2
#3
![Default](https://dodgeforum.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Edit: Yep the 2500 parts are bigger. For those doing a lift on a 1500 this might be the cheap way to go.
Edit 2: I am not too sure if that is a 1500 upper or lower so I removed the numbers from the post. The 2500 lower is 18.5" c to c
![Name: 2013-07-16_10-01-46_650_zps213c2303.jpg
Views: 63
Size: 93.2 KB](https://dodgeforum.com/forum/attachments/2nd-gen-ram-tech/41117d1501280252-upper-lower-control-arms-2013-07-16_10-01-46_650_zps213c2303.jpg)
![Name: 2013-07-16_10-01-35_610_zps4305d4f0.jpg
Views: 72
Size: 82.6 KB](https://dodgeforum.com/forum/attachments/2nd-gen-ram-tech/41118d1501280252-upper-lower-control-arms-2013-07-16_10-01-35_610_zps4305d4f0.jpg)
Last edited by merc225hp; 07-16-2013 at 01:18 PM.
#4
![Smile](https://dodgeforum.com/forum/images/icons/icon7.gif)
Well, if the 2500/3500 control arms won't swap then I am going to get the old Lincoln Arc welder from my Dad, that is sitting in the corner with 10 years of dust on it, teach myself to weld, and weld a plate across the bottom and wrap it around the ends to strengthen the arms. I figure that is much cheaper than buying new arms from one of the aftermarket supplies and will probably be good enough for my level of off road adventure. I will put in new poly bushings to go with the Skyjacker 2" leveling coils and matching shocks. Thanks for everyone's input.
#5
![Default](https://dodgeforum.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I use these control arms, which have greaseable poly bushings:
http://www.spohn.net/shop/1994-1999-...2500-3500.html
http://www.spohn.net/shop/1994-1999-...2500-3500.html
http://www.spohn.net/shop/1994-1999-...2500-3500.html
http://www.spohn.net/shop/1994-1999-...2500-3500.html