Originally Posted by Littlejon

I know that we see many control arms overbuilt by suspension manufacturers. I will be the first to admit that I want something that can take a beating, but at the same time I would rather bend a control arm prior to ripping a mount off the frame or axle (it is easier to replace a control arm than a mounting bracket). It is just a fine line that the companies need to walk to make sure their parts are tough enough without being too tough. Also if they know that their part is stronger than the mounting points then they know they can probably offer a lifetime warranty against abuse, which tends to sell stuff.