Cognito Motorsports Suspension Control Arm

Cognito Motorsports Suspension Control Arms: Engineered for the Demands of Lifted Trucks

When a lift kit or leveling kit raises your truck's ride height, the factory suspension geometry doesn't come along for the ride. Ball joint angles go out of spec, droop travel diminishes, and the entire suspension system works against itself. That's exactly the problem Cognito Motorsports was built to solve. Suspension control arms are among Cognito's most celebrated product categories — and for good reason.

Company founder Justin Lambert started Cognito in 2001, operating out of a converted chicken coop in Arroyo Grande, California. That humble origin story belies what the brand has become: an industry leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-quality, proprietary suspension, steering, and chassis components for trucks and UTVs. Cognito products are designed and manufactured in the USA, and available worldwide from a growing network of factory direct dealers.

SM Series, Ball Joint & Uniball Upper Control Arms

Cognito's control arm lineup centers on two flagship series built for different performance levels and budgets. The SM Series Upper Control Arm Kits are available for a wide range of platforms, including the 2019–2025 Silverado/Sierra 1500 and 2500/3500 HD trucks, with both Ball Joint and Uniball configurations offered. The control arm kits feature boxed sheet metal arms that are CNC robot welded and powder coated semi-gloss black, with corrected ball joint angles specifically designed for lifted and leveled applications.

Cognito Motorsports upper control arms are engineered to address the limitations of factory-installed control arms — designed specifically for lift kits and leveling kits to correct suspension geometry and restore suspension travel and droop. Made from high-strength tubular or fabricated steel, they represent a major upgrade over factory arms and are built to withstand the rigors of off-road driving and heavy-duty use.

Key Features That Set Cognito Control Arms Apart

• Corrected Ball Joint Angle: Each kit corrects the ball joint angle for lifted and leveled applications, while also improving allowable droop travel with the redesigned arm geometry.
• Premium Hardware Throughout: Bolt-in, maintenance-free, high-angle, heavy-duty ball joints are included, along with new crush sleeves and polyurethane bushings.
• Extended Durability: Enhanced ball joints, uni-balls, polyurethane bushings, and maintenance-free pivot bushings offer increased longevity compared to factory components, helping reduce wear and tear so your suspension stays in top condition longer.
• UTV Coverage: Cognito also offers camber-adjustable long-travel front lower control arm kits for platforms like the Polaris RZR XP 1000/XP Turbo and OE replacement ball joint front lower control arms for the Can-Am Maverick X3.
• Made in the USA: Each kit is Made in the USA and designed for approximately a 1.5-hour DIY install time.

A Race-Proven Pedigree

With its own factory-supported race team — Team Cognito/Polaris/Monster Energy — Cognito has achieved pinnacle success in SCORE and BITD competition, including a BITD World Championship title along with class wins at the Mint 400, UTV World Championships, Baja 1000, and Baja 500. That race-proven experience flows directly into the control arm designs that truck owners bolt onto their daily drivers and weekend rigs. Whether you're building a mild leveled daily driver or a full-send off-road machine, Cognito's suspension control arms deliver the geometry correction, droop travel, and durability that lifted trucks demand.