{"product_id":"axiom-supply-upper-control-arm-system-gm-hd-truck-2500-3500-silverado-sierra-2001-2010","title":"Axiom Supply Upper Control Arm System GM HD Truck 2500 \/ 3500 Silverado \/ Sierra 2001-2010","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAxiom Supply Heavy-Duty Upper Control Arm System\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for GM 8-lug HD trucks and SUVs utilizing the factory-style upper control arm mounting locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChevrolet \/ GMC HD Trucks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilverado 2500HD – \u003cstrong\u003e2001-2010\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSierra 2500HD – \u003cstrong\u003e2001-2010\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilverado 3500 \/ 3500HD – \u003cstrong\u003e2001-2010\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSierra 3500 \/ 3500HD – \u003cstrong\u003e2001-2010\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilverado 1500HD – \u003cstrong\u003e2001-2003, 2005-2007 Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSierra 1500HD – \u003cstrong\u003e2001-2003, 2005-2007 Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilverado 2500 – \u003cstrong\u003e2001-2004\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSierra 2500 – \u003cstrong\u003e2001-2004\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGM 2500-Series SUV \/ Hummer Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChevrolet Suburban 2500 – \u003cstrong\u003e2001-2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGMC Yukon XL 2500 – \u003cstrong\u003e2001-2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChevrolet Avalanche 2500 – \u003cstrong\u003e2002-2006\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHummer H2 – \u003cstrong\u003e2003-2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHummer H2 SUT – \u003cstrong\u003e2005-2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits applicable \u003cstrong\u003e2WD and 4WD\u003c\/strong\u003e models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with \u003cstrong\u003egas and Duramax diesel applications\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits both \u003cstrong\u003e2001-2007 Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e2007.5-2010 New Body Style GM HD trucks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for stock, leveled, and lifted applications utilizing the \u003cstrong\u003efactory upper control arm mounting locations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOversized tires may require additional wheel offset or spacers for adequate control arm clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide-Height Corrected Caster Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e – Unlike many aftermarket upper control arms built around a fixed geometry intended for one specific lift or leveling range, the Axiom control arm has been engineered with \u003cstrong\u003ecaster correction built directly into the arm geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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