{"product_id":"cognito-sm-series-ball-joint-upper-control-arm-builders-kit-2011-2014-gmc-sierra-3500hd","title":"Cognito SM Series Ball Joint Upper Control Arm Builders Kit | 2011-2014 GMC Sierra 3500HD","description":"\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"Cognito SM Series Ball Joint Upper Control Arm Builders Kit | 2011-2014 GMC Sierra 3500HD\",\"description\":\"Fits 2011-2014 GMC Sierra 3500HD. This upper control arm kit corrects ball joint angle for leveled and lifted applications, restoring proper geometry the factory arms cannot handle.The design improves allowable droop travel for better ride quality and longer component life.Adds caster and uses maintenance-free ball joints and pivot bushings -- a direct upgrade for stock, leveled, or lifted Sierra 3500HD builds.\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Cognito\"},\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\"seller\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Stateside Performance\"}},\"vehicleConfiguration\":\"2011-2014 GMC Sierra 3500HD\"}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.sp-product-body{font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:800px}\n.sp-product-body h2{font-size:1.15em;font-weight:700;margin:1.4em 0 .5em;padding-bottom:.3em;border-bottom:2px solid #f0f0f0;letter-spacing:-.01em}\n.sp-product-body p{margin:.6em 0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.65}\n.sp-product-body ul{padding-left:1.3em;margin:.5em 0}\n.sp-product-body li{margin:.35em 0;font-size:.97em;line-height:1.55}\n.sp-product-body li strong{color:#111}\n.sp-fitment-wrap{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:1em 0;border-radius:6px;border:1px solid #e2e2e2}\n.sp-fitment-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.88em;min-width:420px}\n.sp-fitment-table thead tr{background:#f7f7f7}\n.sp-fitment-table th{text-align:left;padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;font-size:.82em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#555;border-bottom:2px solid #e2e2e2;white-space:nowrap}\n.sp-fitment-table td{padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ebebeb;vertical-align:top;color:#2a2a2a}\n.sp-fitment-table tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}\n.sp-fitment-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:#fafafa}\n@media(max-width:600px){.sp-product-body{font-size:15px}.sp-product-body h2{font-size:1.1em}.sp-fitment-table{font-size:.83em}.sp-fitment-table th,.sp-fitment-table td{padding:7px 9px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-product-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cognito Ball Joint SM Series UCA Builders Kit fits the 2011-2014 GMC Sierra 3500HD and ships raw and un-assembled so you can custom powder coat the arms before final build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #f0c8b0;background:#fef5f0;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:8px;margin:16px 0;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:1;flex-shrink:0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e🔧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b85a1f;font-size:15px\"\u003eInstall Difficulty: Professional Install Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;line-height:1.45;margin-top:2px\"\u003eUpper control arm replacement requires suspension disassembly and ball joint\/bushing pressing, typically takes 2-3 hours, and a professional alignment is required after installation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis upper control arm kit corrects ball joint angle for leveled and lifted applications, restoring proper geometry the factory arms cannot handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design improves allowable droop travel for better ride quality and longer component life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdds caster and uses maintenance-free ball joints and pivot bushings -- a direct upgrade for stock, leveled, or lifted Sierra 3500HD builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; 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