SuperPro Upper Control Arms Review – The Best Balance for Your Truck?

There are a lot of upper control arm options out there but if we’re being honest, most people don’t need race truck hardware on their daily driver.

That’s exactly why we decided to test these SuperPro Upper Control Arms on our in-house Ford Ranger.

This truck has been part of the fleet for years, and after thousands of miles on a previous set of SPC arms, it was time for a refresh. Instead of going with what we already knew, we wanted to try something different: something we think actually fits how most people use their trucks.

Why SuperPro?

If you’re in the U.S., SuperPro might not be a household name but they’ve been doing this for over 50 years in Australia.

And that matters.

Australia isn’t just rough terrain; it’s also strict when it comes to vehicle safety inspections. That means their suspension components aren’t just built to survive abuse... they have to stay tight, quiet, and roadworthy long-term.

That’s where SuperPro stands out:

• Heavy-duty ball joints
• Free-pivoting polyurethane bushings
• Built for real-world durability and daily driving

The Problem with Most Aftermarket UCAs

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: uniballs and heims.

Yes: they’re strong.
Yes: they perform incredibly well... at first.

But here’s what we see every day in the shop:

Customers roll in with high-end suspension setups... and their upper control arms?

Absolutely smoked.

Why?

Because:

• They’re metal-on-metal
• They’re not fully sealed
• They wear fast when exposed to dirt, water, and daily driving

That thin Teflon liner? Once it’s gone, it’s game over.

And while those joints might survive big hits, they:

• Transmit more noise and vibration
• Require more maintenance
• Have a much shorter service life

That’s fine for race trucks.
Not so great for your daily-driven Ranger.

Where SuperPro Gets It Right

This is where SuperPro really shines.

Instead of going all-in on race-style joints or sticking with soft OEM rubber, they hit a middle ground that actually makes sense.

What You Get:

• Sealed, greaseable ball joints → better longevity + less maintenance
• Polyurethane bushings (done right) → reduced deflection without harshness
• Improved geometry → better alignment and droop travel for lifted trucks

These arms are specifically designed for trucks running a 2–3” lift, like our Ranger.

They reposition the ball joint to:

• Correct alignment after lifting
• Increase usable suspension travel
• Improve overall performance with extended-travel coilovers

Not All Poly Bushings Are Equal

A lot of companies use polyurethane bushings but SuperPro takes it further.

Super Pro bushings are:

So you get durability without turning your truck into a rattle box.

Real-World Value

Here’s another thing we like:

SuperPro is actually behind the scenes in the industry, supplying components to other brands you’ve probably already heard of.

And at $549.99, these arms come in:

• Cheaper than many big-name competitors
• Less expensive than some comparable options
• Without sacrificing performance

The “Goldilocks” Setup

If we had to sum it up:

• Stock arms → too soft, too much deflection
• Uniball/heims → too harsh, too much maintenance
• SuperPro → just right

That balance is what most people actually need:

• Daily drivability
• Off-road capability
• Long-term durability

What’s Next for This Ranger?

This Ranger didn’t just get new UCAs.

It also just upgraded from a well-used Eibach Stage 2R kit (90k miles) to 2.5” extended travel King coilovers and shocks

And yeah... we’re putting that setup through the full test soon (Subscribe over on YouTube to catch the review when it drops).

Final Thoughts

If you’re building a Ranger (or similar truck) and want:

• Better alignment with a lift
• More usable suspension travel
• Less maintenance than race-style joints
• A quieter, more livable ride

These SuperPro UCAs are absolutely worth considering.

Stay tuned for the full King suspension review

See you out on the trails!