Understanding Control Arms
A control arm is a key component of a vehicle’s suspension system. It connects the wheel hub and steering knuckle to the vehicle’s frame, allowing for smooth up-and-down movement while keeping the wheels properly aligned. Control arms help absorb road shocks, improve handling stability, and ensure a comfortable driving experience.
Why Are Control Arms Important?
Control arms are the connection and pivot point between thevehicle's suspension and chassis, resisting a wide range of loadforces with the added function of maintaining dynamic wheel alignment.
Why Are Ball Joint Important?
Ball joints are an important part of the connectionbetween the suspension and the chassis, helping the suspension to move independently to create a smooth and quiet ride.
Why Are Bushing Important?
Bushings connect the suspension system to the body, help the suspensionmove as the wheels turn, and reduce noise and vibration in the cabin.
When To Replace Control Arms ?
Over time, control arm may need replacement to maintain safe and efficient vehicle performance. Control arms should be checked and replaced when you encounter the following problems:
Steering Wheel Vibrations
When the bushings or ball joints in the control arm become excessively worn it can cause wheel shimmy, which may cause vibrations felt in the wheel.The intensity of the vibrations will increase as you step on the accelerator pedal to go faster.
Clunking Noises
If the control arms or ball joints develop excessive play or looseness, this can cause them to knock during takeoff, or when the vehicle is traveling over rough terrain. The clunking sound will continuously get louder as the component wears or until it eventually breaks.
Steering Wandering
Excessively worn ball joints or bushings can cause the vehicle’s steering alignment to shift, which may cause the steering to pull to the left or right when traveling down the road.
Hex Autoparts has a full line of suspension kits, all of which are made from quality materials to ensure your driving safety and comfort! The main products include control arm, ball joint, bushing , tie rod end, sway bar link, pitman arm, idler arm and more.
Complete Suspension Kit For Your Convenience
Control arm, ball joint, bushing
Control arm, ball joint, bushing, stabilizer link
Control arm, ball joint, bushing, sway bar link, tie rod end and more
Easy Installation:
Step 1:
Prepare and Position Lift the vehicle and remove the wheel.Locate the lower control arm and ball joint.
Step 2:
Install Control Arm Align the new control arm with mounting points. Insert bolts and hand-tighten.
Step 3:
Attach Ball Joint Insert the ball joint into the steering knuckle. Tighten the castle nut with a torque wrench.
Learn more about control arm upgrade skills, click here: How To Replace Upper and Lower Control Arm
