What are control arms and ball joints made of?

Control arms and ball joints are suspension elements mounted between the body, subframe, steering knuckle, and wheel. A typical control arm consists of a body, metal-rubber bushings, and a point for a pin or joint, while a ball joint includes a housing, a ball pin, and a cover. These parts are found on the front or rear axle, depending on the vehicle design.

What are control arms and ball joints used for?

Control arms and ball joints are used to guide the wheel in the correct path and to maintain suspension geometry while driving. They allow suspension movement over bumps and transfer loads generated during braking, cornering, and acceleration. Without their proper operation, the car may lose stability, and tires will wear unevenly.

What role does the control arm ball joint play?

The control arm ball joint is the element connecting the control arm to the steering knuckle, allowing for rotational movement and suspension deflection. It is responsible for the smooth transfer of forces between the wheel and the suspension arm and works with a cover protecting the joint from dirt. Its condition affects steering precision, the absence of play, and stable vehicle handling.

How to choose a control arm or ball joint for a specific car version?

The safest way is to compare the OEM number, interchangeable numbers, mounting side, and placement on the vehicle. It is also worth checking the body version, suspension type, and compatibility of mounting points. With similar-looking parts, differences may concern arm length, pin diameter, or bushing type.

What symptoms indicate wear of a control arm or ball joint?

The most common symptoms are knocking when driving over bumps, the car pulling, worse steering response, and uneven tire wear. In practice, there is also play noticeable during suspension inspection and reduced stability during braking. Such symptoms should be confirmed by inspecting the bushings, pins, and mounts.

What does proper installation of control arms and ball joints involve?

Proper installation involves matching the part to the correct location on the vehicle and following the correct assembly sequence. It is important to tighten according to the manufacturer's specifications and check the geometry after finishing the work. In many cases, it is also worth checking the condition of adjacent bushings, links, and the steering knuckle.

Control arms and ball joints

At Global Parts, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including control arms and ball joints for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, and others. The control arms and ball joints we offer are quality-controlled, ensuring you receive a top-quality product.

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PLN 42.95

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PLN 294.95

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Audi A6 C6 Upper Wishbone Rear Left Right N/O/S Suspension 4F0505323K

PLN 94.95

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PLN 123.95

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PLN 237.95

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Range Rover L494 Rear Suspension Control Arm Upper Left Right N/O/S CPLA-5500-BC

PLN 241.95

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Smart Fortwo A453 Front Control Arm Wishbone Lower Right O/S A4533308000

PLN 208.95

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BMW F01 F07 GT Wishbone Control Arm Front Left Right N/O/S Axle Tension Rod SET

PLN 379.95

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VW Volkswagen New Beetle Front Control Arm Left Right N/O/S Wishbone 1J0407158

PLN 61.95

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Ford Kuga Mk2 Suspension Control Arm Wishbone Front Left N/S CV61-3A262-AAA

PLN 156.95

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BMW E82 E90 Front Axle Control Arm Wishbone Right O/S 2283578

PLN 332.95

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PLN 46.95

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Audi A4 B8 A5 8F Q5 8R Control Arm Handlebar Front Left Right N/O/S 8K0407505A

PLN 379.95

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PLN 132.95

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PLN 113.95

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Control Arm Mercedes W221 C216 Front Right O/S Lower Wishbone Track A2183300811

PLN 142.95

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PLN 46.95

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PLN 123.95

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PLN 142.95

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PLN 142.95

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Mercedes Citan W415 Wishbone Suspension Front Left N/S Control Arm A4153300300

PLN 123.95

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PLN 85.95

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PLN 51.95

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PLN 142.95

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PLN 89.95

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PLN 94.95

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PLN 156.95

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PLN 61.95

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Mercedes W212 Control Arm Wishbone Right O/S Front Lower Suspension A2123303011

PLN 94.95

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PLN 265.95

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PLN 75.95

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Control Arm BMW F20 F34 GT Rear Suspension Left N/S Lower Arm Wishbone 6792541

PLN 70.95

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PLN 161.95

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Range Rover L322 Front Suspension Upper Wishbone Control Arm Left N/S RBJ000130

PLN 208.95

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PLN 854.95

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Rear Wishbone Mercedes W164 W251 Right O/S Control Arm Strut A1644270044

PLN 66.95

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PLN 46.95

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Part no. 5QA505311E

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PLN 156.95

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Control Arm Mercedes W205 W213 Front Left N/S Wishbone A2053306510

PLN 313.95

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PLN 46.95

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PLN 474.95

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PLN 284.95

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PLN 94.95

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PLN 113.95

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PLN 474.95

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PLN 118.95

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PLN 108.95

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PLN 51.95

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PLN 142.95

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PLN 422.95

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PLN 564.95

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PLN 108.95

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PLN 341.95

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PLN 55.95

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PLN 56.95

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PLN 346.95

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