ICON 2020+ Ford Ranger Billet Upper Control Arm - Steel Knuckle # 98521DJ
ICON Vehicle Dynamics 2020+ Ford Ranger Billet Aluminum Upper Control Arm Kit # 98521DJ is designed for installation on 5th-Gen Ford Ranger trucks that are the factory equipped with STEEL steering knuckles. Sometime during the 2020 model year ford switched to a steel knuckle (from aluminum) which had a slightly different tapered bore for the upper ball joint. Existing ICON UCA's (and the associated Suspension Systems) were only compatible on trucks equipped with the aluminum knuckles. This control arm is specifically designed to ensure proper compatibility with the steel knuckle equipped Rangers. Keep reading below for more details...
Brand | ICON Vehicle Dynamics |
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Manufacturer | ICON Vehicle Dynamics |
Part Number | 98521DJ |
MPN | 98521DJ |
Vehicle Year | 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 |
Vehicle Make | Ford |
Vehicle Model | Ranger |
Drive Type | 2-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
Made In USA | Yes |
ICON Vehicle Dynamics 2020+ Ford Ranger 2wd and 4x4 Billet Aluminum Upper Control Arm Kit # 98521DJ. For use with factory Steel Knuckle equipped models only! This ICON billet aluminum upper control arm kit is designed to improve the overall performance of the 2020-2023 Ford Ranger with corrected front-end geometry, adjustable camber and caster, and improved suspension component clearance. These are constructed of CNC machined 6061 billet aluminum merging light weight with high strength properties. Replacing the OE ball joint with the ICON Delta Joint allows for full bump and droop travel of the front suspension while eliminating bind. FK Rod End 7/8” heim joints provide precise and smooth function throughout the range of travel while ICON’s signature double adjuster sleeve allows for on-vehicle camber and caster adjustment. Included with all components and hardware necessary for a complete install, these billet UCAs are the perfect upgrade for the 2020-2023 Ford Ranger truck.
ICON engineers researched each component of the new Ranger platform suspension and addressed any areas where performance could be extracted. These Billet upper control arms feature ICON's patented Delta Joint. The Delta Joint is a heavy duty high angle ball joint that combines the durability of a ball joint with the performance characteristics of a traditional uniball. While the industry standard uniball does a great job of allowing the control arms of a vehicle to articulate with little bind, they do have an inherent weakness that leaves more to be desired when used in a daily driven application - exposure to the elements. The Delta Joint features a zinc plated housing providing the first layer of corrosion resistance, while a tough grease seal keeps potentially harmful elements out of the inner workings of the joint. Metal on metal construction and a greasable design increase the longevity of the Delta Joint while at the same time allowing for noise-free operation. What makes the Delta Joint unique is that it brings the best of both worlds to ICON upper control arms with features that make it more robust than a uniball, and at the same time capable of greater angularity than a typical ball joint.
ICON # 98521DJ FEATURES:
• CNC machined 6061 billet aluminum construction for light weight and exceptional strength
• Features ICON's Patented Delta Joint (U.S. Patent No. 10,731,700)
• Specifically Designed to fit OE Steel Steering Knuckle
• Camber and caster adjustability allows for precise wheel alignment
• ICON double adjuster sleeves allow for on-vehicle adjustment
• Vehicle specific taper pin provides OE-like fitment
• PTFE Lined 7/8” FK Rod Ends for improved response
• Built in o-ring sealed dust cover cap
Important Fitment Information: NOT FOR USE ON RAPTOR MODELS. NOT FOR USE WITH FACTORY ALUMINUM KNUCKLES!
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Brand | ICON Vehicle Dynamics |
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Manufacturer | ICON Vehicle Dynamics |
Part Number | 98521DJ |
MPN | 98521DJ |
Vehicle Year | 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 |
Vehicle Make | Ford |
Vehicle Model | Ranger |
Drive Type | 2-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
Made In USA | Yes |