{"product_id":"porsche-cayenne-vw-touareg-tubular-upper-control-arms","title":"Porsche Cayenne, VW Touareg \u0026 Audi Q7 Tubular Upper Control Arms – Lift Geometry Correction","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTubular Upper Control Arms — Lift Geometry Correction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeometry correction for lifts of 3 inches and above. At that height the factory upper arms run at angles that accelerate ball joint wear and spoil handling. These extended tubular arms restore correct geometry so a proper alignment can actually be set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot required on a 2-inch lift.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2 inches the factory arms stay within their working range, and lift geometry correction only becomes necessary from 3 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#f4f4f4;border-left:3px solid #999;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo choices to make above: first your car, then your adjustment type.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe arms are built for the vehicle you pick from the \u003cem\u003eSelect your vehicle\u003c\/em\u003e dropdown — seven options cover the Cayenne 955, 957 and 958, the Touareg Gen 1, Gen 1.5 Facelift and Gen 2, and the Audi Q7.\u003cbr\u003eThen, under \u003cem\u003eAdjustment type\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eBlue is the manually adjustable version\u003c\/strong\u003e — you set the correction yourself to suit your lift height and wheel package. \u003cstrong\u003eGray is fixed\u003c\/strong\u003e — preset at the factory, nothing to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e7075 aluminum alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eHeavy-duty tubular — stronger than factory stamped arms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eBlue = manually adjustable; Gray = fixed, preset at the factory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired from\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e3 inches of lift — not needed at 2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eSuits 2–3 inches of lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eCorrosion-resistant e-coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eDirect replacement for factory upper control arms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e1 year, replacement parts included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired geometry correction from 3 inches of lift — not needed on a 2-inch build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of manually adjustable (blue) or fixed (gray) correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended length restores correct ball joint angles at lifted ride height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty tubular construction — significantly stronger than factory stamped arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows a full wheel alignment to be set correctly after a lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects CV joints and reduces uneven tyre wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on replacement — no cutting or welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-year warranty with free replacement parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #d0d0d0;width:55%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour car\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #d0d0d0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption to select\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 955, 2002–2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 955 (2002–2007)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 957 facelift, 2008–2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 957 (2008–2010)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 958, 2011–2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 958 (2011–2018)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg 7L pre-facelift, 2002–2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg Gen 1 (2002–2007)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg 7L facelift, 2008–2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg Gen 1.5 Facelift (2008–2010)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg 7P, 2011–2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg Gen 2 (2011–2018)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eAudi Q7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eAudi Q7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced — professional installation recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vehicle lift and suspension tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting \/ drilling \/ welding:\u003c\/strong\u003e None required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequired afterwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four-wheel alignment — mandatory, not optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your 3-Inch Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a fully corrected 3-inch lift, pair these with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/1-inch-subframe-drop-kit-cayenne-touareg-q7-2002-2018\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-Inch Subframe Drop Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. On air suspension vehicles, \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/adjustable-front-sway-bar-end-links-cayenne-touareg-audi-q7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Sway Bar End Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/adjustable-level-sensor-links-cayenne-touareg-audi-q7-air-suspension\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Level Sensor Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1px;background:#e0e0e0;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f8f8;padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eRequired from 3 inches of lift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot needed on a 2-inch build\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f8f8;padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eFour-wheel alignment required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMust be performed immediately after fitting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f8f8;padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e1-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFree replacement parts within 12 months\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f8f8;padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide tracked shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelivery in 4–6 weeks, tracking provided\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich options should I select?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo choices. First your car — on the Cayenne, 955 is 2002–2007, 957 is 2008–2010 and 958 is 2011–2018; on the Touareg, Gen 1 is 2002–2007, Gen 1.5 Facelift is 2008–2010 and Gen 2 is 2011–2018; or Audi Q7. Then your adjustment type: blue for manually adjustable, gray for fixed. If you are unsure which generation yours is, email your VIN to \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@overlandtrek.com\"\u003einfo@overlandtrek.com\u003c\/a\u003e before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the blue and gray versions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue is manually adjustable — you set the correction yourself, which lets you match it to your exact lift height and wheel package. Gray is fixed, preset at the factory, with nothing to adjust. Both restore correct geometry; the blue version gives you control over how much. If your build is unusual or you expect to change lift height later, the adjustable version is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need these on a 2-inch lift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Lift geometry correction is required from 3 inches and above. At 2 inches the factory upper arms still operate within their designed range, so the standard arms are fine and a wheel alignment after fitting is all that is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat lift height do these suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey fit lifts of 2–3 inches and become necessary from 3 inches. They are not needed at stock height or on a 2-inch lift, and are not designed for lifts beyond 3 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens if I run a 3-inch lift without them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe factory upper arms are too short for that ride height, so the ball joints operate at incorrect angles — causing rapid wear, poor handling, and uneven tyre wear. An alignment also cannot be set to spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a wheel alignment required after fitting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — a full four-wheel alignment is mandatory. The whole point of these arms is to restore geometry so that an accurate alignment can be set, so do not skip that step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I install these myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacement requires a vehicle lift, suspension tools, and mechanical competence, so professional installation is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne year. 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