Delphi TC5296 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly - Front Upper

Front Upper Control Arm Assembly

Delphi TC5296 is a front upper suspension control arm and ball joint assembly built for heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and Silverado 3500 HD, plus GMC Sierra 2500 HD and Sierra 3500 HD applications. It combines OE-style dimensional control with a steel arm, rubber bushings, and a greaseable ball joint for direct replacement service.

Key Features

• Front upper suspension control arm and ball joint assembly
• Steel casting/forged construction with black finish
• Pre-greased with grease fitting included
• Rubber bushings included
• Machined ball joint mounting with threaded stud
• Mounting hardware included
• Standard replacement, non-adjustable design
• Fits front upper position on Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500 HD, Sierra 2500 HD, and Sierra 3500 HD applications

Detailed Description

Delphi TC5296 is engineered as a front upper control arm replacement for 2011-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and Silverado 3500 HD, and 2011-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD and Sierra 3500 HD applications. Delphi applies OE-focused dimensional and material analysis to help maintain proper fit and suspension geometry, while the steel arm construction and rubber bushings support everyday heavy-duty use. The assembly is pre-greased, greaseable, and supplied with a grease fitting for serviceability. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K201406 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a worn or noisy front upper control arm
• Addressing looseness from ball joint wear
• Restoring suspension alignment stability after component fatigue
• Correcting clunks, play, or uneven front-end response
• Servicing heavy-duty front suspension wear on Silverado and Sierra trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2011-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, front upper, non-adjustable type. Fits 2011-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, front upper, non-adjustable type. Fits 2011-2018 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, front upper, non-adjustable type. Fits 2011-2018 GMC Sierra 3500 HD, front upper, non-adjustable type. Fits 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, front upper. Fits 2019 GMC Sierra 3500 HD, front upper. Verify suspension configuration before installation and perform a professional alignment after replacement.

Quality Assurance

Delphi subjects steering and suspension components to temperature extremes below -40 degrees C and above 120 degrees C, along with extended salt-spray exposure, to evaluate durability and corrosion resistance. The brand also uses dimensional and material analysis to support OE-level fit consistency for aftermarket replacement.