Cast Steel arms are black with a textured finish
Spindles that will work with these are;
Belltech 2509 (2wd/4wd), 2511 (2wd only)
Maxtrac 101320 (2wd/4wd)
McGaughys 34050 (2wd/4wd)
These were on the following trucks;
2007-16 2wd & 2007-16 4wd
Aluminum arms are silver
Spindles that will work with these are;
Belltech 2514 (2wd/4wd), 2515 (2wd only)
Maxtrac 101520C (2wd/4wd)
McGaughys 34200 (2wd only)
These were on the following trucks;
2016-18 2wd & 2014-18 4wd,
2015-20 Tahoe, Yukon, XL, Suburban
Stamped steel arms are black with a shiny finish
Spindles that will work with these are;
Belltech 2514 (2wd/4wd), 2515 (2wd only)
Maxtrac 101520C (2wd/4wd)
McGaughys 34200 (2wd only)
These were on the following trucks;
2016-18 2wd & 2016-18 4wd
As a guideline;
2wd
From 2007 To Early 2016, 2wd GM Trucks Always Came With Cast Steel Control Arms
From Mid 2016 To 2018, 2wd GM Trucks Always Came With Stamped Steel Control Arms
The Only Year They Offered Both Is 2016. You Must Verify As To Whether The Truck Came With Cast Steel Or Stamped Steel Control Arms
4wd
From 2007-2013, 4wd GM Trucks Always Came With Cast Steel Control Arms
From 2014 To Early 2016, 4wd GM Trucks Came With Either Cast Steel Or Aluminum Control Arms. You Must Verify Which Arms The Vehicle Came With
From Mid 2016 To 2018, 4wd GM Trucks Came With Either Stamped Steel Or Aluminum Arms, You Must Verify Which Arms The Vehicle Came With