Be Careful installing Core 4x4 Rear Control Arms

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Correct.

My original questions remain unanswered. Will the Core arms and panhard work with BDS or Zone brackets? Are there any gotchas with the bushings/joints/etc that I may not know?

I now realize I should just call Core and BDS to verify before I drop $1200 or whatever on these things instead of trying to get this info from here.

Yes. The brackets are made to fit stock parts. And the aftermarket parts are designed to replace stockers and improve on whatever needed areas. You can use any arms or any bracket lift that fits your truck. With the Core arms pay attention how they tell you to place their bushings frames side or axel side. You'll minimize the chances of the control arm mounts eating the bushings. Also pay attention to the torque specs as you can't use factory specs on those arms
. if you torque them down to specs chances are the bushings will get damaged. Ask around for their best torque specs or ask Core.