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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 08:10 PM
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Okay so I just bought a 2001 screw 4wd it has a 6 inch fabtech lift on it. And It needs new upper control arms so will stock control arms work or are there aftermarket ones necessary because of the lift? Thanks for the help
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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 08:16 PM
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If the lift just uses a larger spindle the stock one should work. Most suspension lifts use the stock control arms, upper and lower, and then a taller spindle. That is until you start getting in to 8" and up.

Trust but verify. You should be able to email fabtech or check there site for best results.
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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by TwoMidgetsTall
If the lift just uses a larger spindle the stock one should work. Most suspension lifts use the stock control arms, upper and lower, and then a taller spindle. That is until you start getting in to 8" and up.

Trust but verify. You should be able to email fabtech or check there site for best results.
Okay thanks. I tried looking at the site, but it wasn't much help on my phone anyways. I'll probably just email them to be sure. Since I'll be needing new shocks too
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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 10:12 PM
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Stock control arms will work.

TwoMidgetsTall, 4x4's use torsion bars, not coil springs.
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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Red-Ford
Stock control arms will work.

TwoMidgetsTall, 4x4's use torsion bars, not coil springs.
Thanks. Do you recommend any brands? And nice truck btw
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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 10:35 PM
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Thank you.

Moog is generally the go-to for your suspension needs.
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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Red-Ford
Thank you.

Moog is generally the go-to for your suspension needs.
That's what I had in mind. I'm gonna need upper control arms, lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rods, and idler arm. I'll probably go all Moog
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