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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Audi A4 B9 Rear Suspension Trailing Control Arm Right O/S 8W0501530D

PLN 142.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 3C0505224C

VW Sharan 7N Rear Wishbone Control Arm Axle Suspension Right O/S 3C0505224C

PLN 66.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 6786981

BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Wishbone Left Right Control Arm Rear Axle 6786981

PLN 56.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 8K0407694T

Audi A4 B8 Front Wheel Track Control Arm Right O/S 8K0407694T

PLN 284.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1K0505224K

Audi A3 8P Control Arm Rear Lower Suspension Wishbone Rear Right O/S 1K0505224K

PLN 123.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2463503641

Mercedes W176 W246 Rear Right Suspension Leg Wheel Carrier Hub Knuckle

PLN 522.95

Delivery: Jul 16 – 17

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Part no. 1K0199296F

Volkswagen Touran 1T Wishbone Bracket Arm Front Right O/S Suspension 1K0199296F

PLN 94.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A6393301501

Mercedes Vito W639 Control Arm Front Axle Right O/S Lower Wishbone A6393301501

PLN 123.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 6788550

Control Arm BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Wishbone Rear Right O/S Axle Suspension 6788550

PLN 61.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 95834105100

Porsche Cayenne 92A Wishbone Upper Control Arm Front 7P0407021

PLN 142.95

Free delivery: Jul 16 – 17

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Part no. A2423500300

Control Arm Mercedes X156 Transverse Suspension Rear Left N/S A2423500300

PLN 142.95

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Part no. A2053506603

Control Arm Mercedes W204 W205 W212 W213 Rear Right O/S Wishbone A2053506603

PLN 94.95

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Part no. A6393301401

Mercedes Vito W639 Wishbone Control Arm Front Suspension Left N/S Axle Strut

PLN 189.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 6773950

BMW X5 X6 E70 E71 Front Axle Right O/S Wishbone Control Arm 6773950

PLN 94.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 8W0407151C

Audi A5 F5 Control Arm Front Suspension Wishbone Upper Left N/S 8W0407151C

PLN 189.95

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Part no. A6393300910

Mercedes Vito Viano W639 Control Arm Front Axle Bottom Wishbone Joint Right O/S

PLN 189.95

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Part no. 1K0501475

Audi A3 RS3 8V Control Arm Mount Bracket Rear Left N/S 1K0501475 1K0505129L

PLN 47.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 4E0511512F

Audi A8 4E S8 D3 Quattro Rear Suspension Right O/S Lower Control Arm 4E0511512F

PLN 42.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 80A501531A

Audi Q5 FY Rear Wishbone Track Trailing Control Arm Left N/S 80A501531A

PLN 189.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 3C0505223D

Audi Q3 8U Rear Axle Wishbone Lower Suspension Control Arm Left N/S 3C0505225B

PLN 189.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 6871020

Control Arm BMW X3 G01 X4 G02 Wishbone Rear Left Right N/O/S Suspension 6871507

PLN 284.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A2303500429

Mercedes W211 Wishbone Control Arm Rear Axle Right A2303500429

PLN 66.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A4473504900

Wishbone Mercedes Vito W447 Rear Left N/S Control Arm A4473504900

PLN 379.95

Free delivery: Jul 16 – 17

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Part no. 6786978

BMW X3 F25 Trailing Control Arm Rear Axle Suspension Left Right N/O/S 6786978

PLN 46.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 8K0505324F

Audi A4 B8 Rear Axle Upper Wishbone Control Arm Suspension Right O/S 8K0505324F

PLN 46.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 4F0407151A

Audi A6 C6 Front Axle Lower Wishbone Control Arm Left Right N/O/S 4F0407151A

PLN 94.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A2043301911

Mercedes-Benz W203 C209 Front Left N/S Lower Control Arm Wishbone A2043301911

PLN 94.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A2213309007

Mercedes-Benz S W221 Front Right O/S Upper Control Arm Wishbone A2213309007

PLN 142.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 9807165

Mini R60 R61 Front Strut Front Axle Support Wishbone 9807165

PLN 66.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 8K0505312J

Audi A4 B8 Rear Wishbone Lower Control Arm Axle Suspension Right O/S 8K0505312J

PLN 75.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 6871011

BMW G01 Rear Axle Left N/S Wishbone Carrier Support Mount Bracket 6871011

PLN 189.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 6782135

BMW F10 F12 Wishbone Strut Rear Suspension Left N/S Axle Control Arm 6782135

PLN 46.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 4M0505292D

Audi A4 B9 Control Arm Lower Wishbone Rear Right O/S Suspension Rod 4M0505292D

PLN 75.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 3C0407151H

Audi Q3 8U Wishbone Control Arm Front Axle Left Right N/O/S 3C0407151H

PLN 170.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A1763300100

Mercedes C117 W176 Wishbone Control Arm Front Left N/S AMG Suspension Rod

PLN 569.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 8K0407151F

Audi A4 B8 A5 8F Q5 8R Front Control Arm Lower Wishbone Left N/S 8K0407155C

PLN 61.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A2053506303-1

Mercedes W204 Rear Wishbone Control Arm Axle Left Right N/O/S A2043521488

PLN 47.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 6788549

BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Control Arm Wishbone Rear Left N/S Axle Suspension 6788549

PLN 61.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 8R0505311F

Audi A6 C7 Rear Control Arm Wishbone Suspension Handlebar Left N/S 8R0505311F

PLN 142.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A2053301405

Mercedes W205 Wishbone Control Arm Front Right O/S Lower Arm A2053301405

PLN 218.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A1763500700

Control Arm Mercedes C117 W176 Wishbone Rear Axle Left Right N/O/S A2463501005

PLN 46.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A2213502406

Mercedes W221 M275 Petrol Rear Wheel Carrier Wishbone Spring Link A2213502406

PLN 332.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A2033500653

Control Arm Mercedes W203 Upper Wishbone Rear Left Right N/O/S A2033500653

PLN 47.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 8K0407156B-1

Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Front Axle Lower Wishbone Control Arm Right O/S 8K0407156B

PLN 46.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. LR097278

Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Rear Control Arm Suspension Left N/S LR097278

PLN 113.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 5Q0505311E

Audi RS3 8Y Rear Axle Control Arm Wishbone Left Right N/O/S 5QA505371D

PLN 113.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 8W0505415E

Audi A4 B9 A5 F5 Control Arm Cover Lower Trim Rear Left N/S 8W0505415E

PLN 61.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 6779847

BMW F07 GT F11 Wishbone Control Arm Rear Left N/S Upper Axle Tension Strut Rod

PLN 46.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 8K0407506A

Control Arm Audi A4 B8 A5 8F Q5 8R Upper Handlebar Front Right O/S 8K0407506A

PLN 94.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 7842579

BMW F06 F12 F13 Stabilizer Swing Support Front Left Right N/O/S Set 7842579

PLN 123.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 1K0407151AA

Volkswagen VW Golf Mk5 Control Arm Lower Front Left N/S Wishbone 1K0407151AA

PLN 142.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 6770060

Control Arm BMW E38 Z8 E52 Wishbone Rear Right O/S Axle Suspension 6770060

PLN 75.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 3C0407151H-1

Audi Q3 8U Front Axle Wishbone Control Arm Left Right N/O/S 3C0407151H

PLN 94.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 8W0505361E

Audi A4 B9 A5 F5 Control Arm Wishbone Rear Left Right N/S 8W0505361E

PLN 42.95

Delivery: Jul 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2463500506

Trailing Arm Wishbone Mercedes W176 W246 Rear Axle Right O/S Suspension Rod

PLN 94.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 3C0505224F

Audi Q3 8U Rear Wishbone Suspension Control Arm Right O/S 3C0505224F

PLN 146.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 6773949

BMW X5 X6 E70 E71 Axle Wheel Suspension Wishbone Front Left N/S 6773949

PLN 142.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 6861120

BMW G32 Rear Axle Wishbone Suspension Upper Track Control Arm Right O/S 6861120

PLN 94.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A2313520002

Mercedes R231 Control Arm Lower Rear Left Right N/O/S A2313520002

PLN 132.95

Free delivery: Jul 16 – 17

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1K0407151BC

Audi A3 8P VW Golf 6 Front Wishbone Left N/S Lower Control Arm 1K0407151BC

PLN 123.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. LR037690

Range Rover L494 Rear Lower Wishone Control Arm Left Right N/O/S CPLA-5500-BA

PLN 99.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 420407457B

Audi R8 42 Control Arm Mount Bracket Upper Rear Left N/S 420407457B

PLN 94.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 4M0505425D

Audi Q5 FY Rear Wishbone Suspension Control Arm Left N/S 4M0505425D

PLN 75.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 2409599

BMW X1 E84 Front Axle Wheel Suspension Wishbone Support Carrier Left N/S 2409599

PLN 180.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 5Q0407151P

Skoda Octavia 5E Front Lower Control Arm Wishbone Left N/S 5Q0407151P

PLN 94.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A2513300807

Mercedes ML GL W164 X164 Front Right Control Arm Top Wishbone Rod A2513300807

PLN 118.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 5Q0505226C

Audi A3 8V Trailing Arm Rear Right O/S Control Arm 5Q0505226C

PLN 123.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 5A2B437

BMW I4 G26 Front Left Right N/O/S Strut Reinforcement Bar Support Brace 5A2B437

PLN 127.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A2513301907

Control Arm Mercedes W251 Front Left N/S Lower Wishbone Track Arm A2513301907

PLN 142.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. R2303521805

Mercedes W211 E220 CDI Wishbone Control Arm Rear Suspension Axle R2303521805

PLN 94.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 95833104600

Porsche Cayenne 92A Rear Wishbone Lower Control Arm Axle Suspension Right O/S

PLN 113.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6781545

BMW E65 E66 Front Axle Swing Support Front Left N/S 6781545

PLN 61.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2463503541-3

Mercedes W176 W246 Rear Left N/S Suspension Leg Wheel Hub Knuckle Brake Disc

PLN 379.95

Delivery: Jul 16 – 17

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A4513330002

Smart Fortwo 451 Control Arm Wishbone Lower Front Left Right N/O/S A4513330002

PLN 113.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A2463520788

Mercedes W176 Control Arm Rear Lower Wishbone Trim Housing Cover A2463520788

PLN 142.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 2284979

Rear Wishbone BMW F10 F12 M5 M6 Strut Left N/S Upper Axle Control Arm 2284979

PLN 332.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A2103308707

Mercedes-Benz C CLK E W202 C208 W208 W210 Front Left N/S Control Arm Wishbone

PLN 94.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 2283575

BMW 3 E90 E92 E93 M3 Front Right O/S Tension Strut Control Arm 2283575

PLN 142.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 8K0407696H

Audi A4 B8 Front Wishbone Control Arm Right O/S Suspension 8K0407696H

PLN 142.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A2123303011

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

PLN 94.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2043502106

Mercedes W204 Rear Wishbone Control Arm Axle Left Joint A2043502106

PLN 47.95

Delivery: Jul 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8K0501529N

Audi A5 8T A4 B8 8K Rear Axle Control Arm Track Rod Left N/S 8K0501529N

PLN 75.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2213501306

Mercedes W221 M157 Petrol Rear Wheel Carrier Camber Arm Left N/S A2213501306

PLN 474.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 7566125

BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E90 Compressor Bracket Support 7566125

PLN 61.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 6883339

BMW 7 G11 G12 F90 G30 Wishbone Lower Control Arm Rear Axle Left N/S 6883339

PLN 237.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. BV61-5K652-AH

Ford Focus Mk3 Rear Suspension Control Arm Wishbone BV61-5K652-AH

PLN 61.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A4703260500

Mercedes W470 Rear Axle Trailing Arm Suspension Wishbone Shaft Left Right N/O/S

PLN 237.95

Free delivery: Jul 16 – 17

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Part no. 8K0407509A

Control Arm Audi A4 B8 A5 8F Q5 8R Upper Handlebar Front Left N/S 8K0407509A

PLN 42.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A1663501006

Control Arm Mercedes ML W166 GLE C292 Wishbone Rear Right O/S A1663501006

PLN 237.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 6781547

BMW E60 E61 LCI Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Swing Support Left N/S 6781547

PLN 94.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6775967

BMW 5 6 7 Series F01 F07 F10 F11 F12 F13 Front Wishbone Top Control Arm 6775967

PLN 46.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 1K0501529H

Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 Rear Upper Control Arm Wishbone Left N/S 1K0501529H

PLN 46.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A2213501153

Rear Wishbone Mercedes W221 Left N/S Control Arm Axle Joint A2213501153

PLN 75.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6795048

Trailing Arm BMW X5 E70 X6 71 Rear Axle Suspension Right O/S 6795048

PLN 42.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 6775972

BMW F06 F10 F11 F13 Front Axle Control Arm Strut Wishbone Right O/S 6775972

PLN 142.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 1K0199295F

Volkswagen Touran 1T Wishbone Bracket Arm Front Left N/S Suspension 1K0199295F

PLN 85.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. JBJ212-TRW

TRW JBJ212 Ball Joint Front Left Right N/O/S Axle Suspension Support Mount

PLN 42.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. 420407457M

Audi R8 42 Control Arm Mount Bracket Lower Front Left Right N/O/S 420407457M

PLN 42.95

Delivery: Jul 16

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Part no. A2303503506

Control Arm Mercedes W211 W219 Wishbone Rear Suspension Left R2303521805

PLN 94.95

Free delivery: Jul 16

If paid before 14:00

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