If you are ordering tubular front a-arms or a front end rebuild kit for the 1978-1987 GM G-Body or the 1982-2003 GM S-10 (2WD) you will have a choice between Standard or SuperTravel front upper ball joints.
The Standard front upper ball joints are factory replacement ball joints.
The SuperTravel front upper ball joints are for vehicles that plan to lower their ride height by more than 2" (ie. air bags). The ball joint housing is angled and the internals are completely revised for additional travel.