What are the parts of a control arm?
What are the parts of a control arm?
Control arm bushings help to reduce friction and vibrations while the control arm ball joint forms the pivot at the steering knuckle or wheel assembly. The main body is the control arm link that connects the component to either end. It can be stamped steel, cast iron, or aluminum. Here is a control arm diagram showing the different parts.
How is the control arm tied to the spindle?
To combine the two opposite motions on each end of the control arm, the arms are tied on the frame side to pivot up and down on the control arm bushings. On the opposite end, the control arm is tied to the spindle and front wheel with upper and lower ball joints.
Where are the attachment points on a control arm?
To ensure that the control arms, bushings and ball joints are in perfect alignment, some control arms include adjustable attachment points at the frame. When necessary, a mechanic can align the front end and keep your car driving straight down the road.
What are the bushings on a control arm?
On the chassis side, a control arm mounts by means of bolts. It hinges on rubber or polyurethane bushings called control arm bushings. The wheel assembly end of the control arm features a ball joint.
Where does the control arm go on a car?
One end connects to the wheel assembly and the other end connects to the framework of your car. The upper control arm connects to the uppermost area of the front wheel and the lower control arm connects to the lower most area of the front wheel, with both arms then attaching to the frame of the car.
To combine the two opposite motions on each end of the control arm, the arms are tied on the frame side to pivot up and down on the control arm bushings. On the opposite end, the control arm is tied to the spindle and front wheel with upper and lower ball joints.
To ensure that the control arms, bushings and ball joints are in perfect alignment, some control arms include adjustable attachment points at the frame. When necessary, a mechanic can align the front end and keep your car driving straight down the road.
What’s the adjustable length of lower control arms?
Adjustment range from factory length to +1? allows for a versatile set up of pinion, caster, and wheel base or simply a replacement solution for your damaged OE control arms. Rubicon Express adjustable lower control arms are powder coat for corrosion resistance and covered by the Rubicon Express Advantage Warranty.
