Control arms and ball joints
More informationAt 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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Part no. A6393300910-1
Mercedes Vito Viano W639 Control Arm Front Axle Right O/S Bottom Wishbone Joint
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Audi Q5 FY Front Control Arm Left N/S 80A505291
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BMW E63 Wheel Carrier Rear Left N/S Suspension Axle Holder 6763119
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 Front Left N/S Control Arm Wishbone A2113304911
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Rear Axle Wishbone BMW G11 G30 Control Arm Suspension Camber Link 6875104
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Mercedes W205 C 200 Wheel Carrier Hub Front Left N/S AMG Leg Brake Disc Caliper
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Wheel Carrier Mercedes W176 W246 Rear Right O/S Wheel Hub Knuckle Suspension
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BMW Mini R55 R56 2 Left Right N/O/S Lower Wishbone Suspension Control Arm Set
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Mercedes W205 C 200 Wheel Carrier Hub Front Right O/S AMG Leg Brake Disc Caliper
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Audi Q5 FY Rear Control Arm Right O/S 80A501530A
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Audi A3 RS3 8V Control Arm Mount Bracket Rear Left N/S 1K0501475 1K0505129L
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Wishbone BMW E90 E92 E93 M3 Rear Suspension Right O/S Control Arm 2283548
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Audi TT 8J Lower Control Arm Wishbone Front Left N/S 8J0407151D
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Mercedes W177 W247 Wheel Carrier Hub Front Right O/S Axle Suspension Bearing
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Mercedes W205 Wheel Carrier Hub Front Axle Suspension Bearing Left N/S
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BMW G20 G21 Wishbone Wing Handlebar Rear Axle Trailing Arm 6878639
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Mercedes W166 Control Arm Front Axle Left N/S Bottom Wishbone Joint A1663300107
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BMW E87 116i N45N Rear Right O/S Spring Strut Leg Brake Calliper Suspension Hub
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Wishbone BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 Front Axle Left N/S Bottom Control Arm 6864821
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BMW 3 4 Series F80 M3 F82 M4 Suspension Axle Wishbone Control Arm Rear
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Audi Q2 GA A3 8Y Front Lower Control Arm Wishbone Left N/S 81A407151F
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BMW 3 Z4 Series E46 E85 E86 Wishbone Rubber Mount Right O/S 2341828
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Mercedes A Class W168 Front Right Wheel O/S Suspension Control Arm A1683302407
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Audi S3 8P Rear Upper Wishbone Arm Left Right N/O/S Set 5Q0501529G
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BMW G20 G21 Guiding Suspension Control Arm Rear Right O/S 6878632
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BMW E63 E64 E65 E66 Rear Axle Wheel Carrier Wheel Mount Left N/S 6763119
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Audi A4 B8 Front Axle Lower Wishbone Control Arm Right O/S 8K0407156B
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VW Volkswagen Golf MK5 Control Arm Rear Right Mount Bracket Holder 1K0505130J
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Audi A4 B9 Control Arm Lower Trim Cover Rear Right O/S 8W0505416D
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Audi TT 8J Lower Control Arm Rear Right O/S 1K0505226H
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Range Rover Evoque Wishbone Lower Control Arm Rear Suspension 5A994-BL2L7A
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BMW F06 F10 F11 F13 Control Arm Axle Strut Wishbone Front Right O/S 6794204
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BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Front Axle Wishbone Control Arm Right O/S 6773950
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BMW X5 X6 E70 E71 Rear Right O/S Control Arm Wishbone Rod Axle 6770980
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Audi A6 C6 Wishbone Control Arm Rear Suspension Left Right N/O/S 4F0501529E
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VW Touareg 7L Front Control Arm Lower Left N/S Suspension Wishbone 7L0407151H
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Part no. 6794203
BMW F10 F11 F12 Front Suspension Left N/S Axle Control Arm Strut Wishbone
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Audi A4 B9 Control Arm Lower Trim Cover Rear Left N/S 8W0505415D
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Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 Left Lower Wishbone Suspension Control Arm N/S
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Land Rover Freelander 2 Trailing Control Arm Rear Axle Suspension Left N/S
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Tension Strut Mercedes X253 GLC 220d Front Axle Control Arm Left A2053301705
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VW Volkswagen Golf MK5 Control Arm Rear Left Mount Bracket Holder 1K0505129J
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Land Rover Freelander 2 Trailing Control Arm Rear Axle Suspension Right O/S
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BMW F06 F10 F11 F13 Front Axle Control Arm Strut Wishbone Right O/S 6775972
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Mercedes W169 W245 Rear Left N/S Control Arm Wishbone A1693520188
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BMW 1 2 3 Series F20 F22 F21 LCI Rear Axle Swing Support Right O/S 6785608
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Mercedes W169 W245 Rear Right O/S Control Arm Wishbone A1693520288
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Control Arm Mercedes X253 GLC 220d Front Axle Wishbone Left A2053306710
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Front Wishbone Mercedes W211 W219 Control Arm Axle Right O/S Lower A2113309207
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Mercedes W211 Front Wishbone Control Arm Axle Suspension Right O/S A2113305011
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Mercedes W204 C63 AMG Wishbone Control Arm Front Left N/S Suspension Lower
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Mercedes W203 Control Arm Rear Lower Suspension Swing A2033500006
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Wishbone Control Arm BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Front Axle Left N/S 6787669
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BMW E60 E63 E64 Rear Axle Suspension Arm Suspension Wishbone Right O/S 6754558
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Mercedes W213 Wheel Carrier Hub Front Right O/S Axle Suspension Bearing
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Mercedes W205 Control Arm Rear Lower Part Suspension Swing Wishbone A2053523300
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Audi A4 B8 Rear Wishbone Lower Control Arm Axle Suspension Left N/S 8E0505311
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Control Arm Mercedes R172 Rear Suspension Wishbone Left Right N/O/S A1723500153
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Volkswagen Golf 8 Audi A3 8Y Front Wishbone Control Arm Right O/S 5WA407152
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Mercedes W204 Wishbone Control Arm 63 AMG Front Suspension Right O/S Lower Strut
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Audi A6 C6 Wishbone Front Axle Control Arm Left N/S 4F0407693H
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Audi A4 B8 8K A5 8T Control Arm Suspension Lower Front Left N/S 8K0407693T
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Volkswagen Golf Tiguan Passat B7 Wishbone Rear Right O/S Control Arm 1K0501530C
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Part no. 8W0407152C
Audi A5 F5 Front Wishbone Lower Control Arm Right O/S 8W0407152C
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Control Arm Mercedes X156 Suspension Wishbone Front Right O/S A1563300600
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Audi Q7 4M Rear Control Arm Left Right N/O/S 4M0501531
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Audi A4 B8 Front Wishbone Control Arm Right O/S Suspension Tie Rod 8K0407694N
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BMW E90 LCI E84 Right O/S Front Axle Control Arm Wishbone 6768984
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Audi Q7 4M Rear Wishbone Suspension Control Arm Left N/S 4M0505371
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Trailing Arm Mercedes C118 W177 W247 Rear Left Right Suspension Control Arm
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Mercedes W212 Control Arm Rear Lower Part Suspension Swing Wishbone A2123500406
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BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E90 Rear Suspension Left Control Arm Link N/S 6765425
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Audi A5 F5 Control Arm Front Suspension Wishbone Upper Right O/S 8W0407506E
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Part no. A6393301501
Mercedes Vito W639 Control Arm Front Axle Right O/S Lower Wishbone A6393301501
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Part no. 6854727
Tension Strut Wishbone BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 LCI Xdrive Front Left Control Arm
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Mercedes W221 Wishbone Control Arm Front Right O/S Suspension A2213307807
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Rear Wishbone Bmw G31 G32 GT Control Arm Left Right N/O/S 6861131
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Audi A8 4E S8 D3 Quattro Rear Suspension Left N/S Lower Control Arm 4E0511511F
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Control Arm Mercedes R171 W203 C209 Front Right O/S Lower Wishbone A2033303411
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Mercedes W204 C63 AMG Wishbone Rear Left Suspension Left Lower Strut
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BMW F44 X2 F39 Rear Axle Suspension Top Wishbone Arm Left Right N/O/S 6881362
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VW Sharan 7N Rear Wishbone Control Arm Axle Suspension Left N/S 3C0505223C
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Audi A4 B6 B7 Seat Exeo Rear Control Arm Suspension Right Left N/O/S 8E0501529K
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VW Sharan 7N Rear Wishbone Control Arm Axle Suspension Right O/S 3C0505224C
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Part no. 6768983
Suspension Wishbone BMW X1 E90 LCI Front Left N/S Control Arm 6768983
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Part no. 9807165
Mini R60 R61 Front Strut Front Axle Support Wishbone 9807165
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Mercedes W205 W213 Front Control Arm Wishbone Right O/S Suspension A2053302207
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Audi A3 8P VW Golf 6 Front Wishbone Left N/S Lower Control Arm 1K0407151BC
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Audi A6 C6 Rear Wishbone Control Arm Axle Air Suspension Right O/S 4F0505312L
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Mercedes W213 Wheel Carrier Hub Front Left N/S Axle Suspension Bearing
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Part no. A2463320200-1
Mercedes W176 W246 Front Right O/S Suspension Wheel Carrier Hub Knuckle
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Mercedes W177 W247 Rear Control Arm Wishbone Cover Bracket Right O/S A2473523200
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AUdi A4 B8 Avant Front Axle Lower Wishbone Control Arm Left N/S 8E0407693AA
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Part no. 1K0199295E
Audi A3 8P Front Wishbone Bracket Arm Suspension Left N/S 1K0199295E
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Part no. A1183309500
Control Arm Mercedes CLA C118 Transverse Front Suspension Left N/S A1183309500
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Part no. 8E0505324
Audi A4 B7 Rear Wishbone Control Arm Axle Suspension Right O/S 8E0505324
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Control Arm Mercedes CLA C118 Transverse Front Suspension Right A1183309600
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Ford Mondeo MK4 Galaxy MK3 Suspension Arm Knuckle Rear Right O/S 6G915A968
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Mercedes W205 Wishbone Front Right O/S Control Arm Rod A2053306001
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Top-quality control arms and ball joints – stability and driving precision
Maximum suspension control and cornering confidence
Control arms and ball joints are essential components of the suspension system, responsible for stability, comfort, and precise handling. They allow the car to roll smoothly over bumps, and the driver maintains full control of the vehicle even in challenging road conditions. At Global Parts, you'll find a wide selection of used car parts. , including wishbones and ball joints, fitted to BMW , Audi , Mercedes , Volkswagen , Mini and others.
What exactly is a control arm and how does it work?
The control arm is the element connecting the wheel to the body, allowing it to move vertically while maintaining its proper geometric position. In practice, this means that even over large road irregularities, the wheel remains in constant contact with the ground. In models such as the Mercedes W203, BMW E60 or Volkswagen Passat B7, both lower, upper and transverse wishbones are used, depending on the suspension design (e.g. multi-link or McPherson). Mini Cooper control arm It has a shorter design and is often made of aluminum, which reduces unsprung mass and improves ride comfort. Most modern control arms are equipped with metal-rubber bushings that absorb vibrations, and ball joints (joints) that control rotational movement.
What role do control arms and ball joints play?
Control arms and ball joints are components that work together to ensure the proper operation of the suspension system. Their key functions include:
- Control arms – These form the connection between the wheel and the vehicle body. They are responsible for stability and vibration damping when driving on uneven surfaces.
- Ball joints – Provide suspension mobility, allowing the wheels to rotate in different directions, which is essential for precise steering. Together, the control arms and ball joints act as a bridge between the wheels and the body, enabling stable and safe driving.
Types and technical parameters of control arms
Control arms can be divided according to their location and construction:
| Rocker arm type | Application | Characteristic |
|---|---|---|
| Lower control arm | Front or rear suspension | Carries the heaviest loads; often steel or aluminum; crucial for stability and vibration damping. |
| Upper control arm | In multi-link suspension | Stabilizes the vertical position of the wheel; often used in multi-link suspensions. |
| Transverse wishbone | Rear independent system | It is responsible for maintaining the driving line and even tire wear; it is sometimes used in multi-link assemblies. |
Premium cars like the BMW E60 and Mercedes W203 use structures made of aluminum or high-strength steel . Their length can range from 250 to 450 mm, and the ball joint diameter is approximately 20–22 mm, which directly impacts the strength of the entire suspension.
Why is it worth taking care of control arms and ball joints?
Worn or damaged control arms and ball joints can lead to handling problems and reduce driving safety. Typical symptoms include:
- Suspension noises – Knocking noises when driving over bumps may indicate worn ball joints or wishbones.
- Difficulty steering – Faulty suspension components can cause the vehicle to become unstable or respond to steering movements with a delay.
- Uneven tire wear – Damaged control arms or ball joints can affect wheel alignment, leading to faster tire wear. At Global Parts, we offer original used control arms and ball joints that have been thoroughly tested for durability and reliability.
Symptoms and diagnosis of worn control arms
To detect worn control arms, it's worth paying attention to several symptoms: the car pulling to one side, uneven braking force distribution, or "floating" on straight stretches of road. Suspension diagnostics should include measuring ball joint play and assessing the condition of the bushings. In vehicles like the Passat B7 or Mini Cooper R56, complete control arm assemblies are often replaced to maintain full suspension symmetry and avoid differences in elasticity.
How to choose the right control arms and ball joints?
When choosing control arms and ball joints, there are several key aspects to consider:
- Vehicle-specific fit – Every suspension system has its own specific technical requirements. At Global Parts, you'll find control arms and ball joints perfectly matched to BMW , Audi , Mercedes , Volkswagen , Mini, and more.
- Technical Condition – Ensure parts are free from corrosion, cracks and looseness that may affect their performance.
- Suspension type – Select the appropriate control arms and joints depending on the suspension type, e.g. independent or dependent.
Compatibility and installation
Control arms and ball joints are designed for specific engine and body versions. For example, the rear control arm of a BMW E60 may have different mounting options than the E61 (Touring) version. Therefore, it's best to use the VIN or OEM number when selecting a control arm – this ensures full compatibility and proper suspension geometry. Installing a new control arm requires the appropriate tightening torque (usually 80–120 Nm depending on the model), which impacts the component's durability and operational safety.
Why choose used control arms and ball joints?
Used car parts , such as control arms and ball joints, are an economical solution that allows you to save money while maintaining high quality. By choosing used control arms and ball joints, you gain:
- Lower costs – Used components are much cheaper than new ones, but offer equally high quality.
- Ecology – You support recycling and reduce the amount of automotive waste.
- A wide range – In our store you will find control arms and ball joints for the most popular car brands.
Durability and parameters of used control arms
Well-maintained aluminum control arms can last for 150,000–200,000 km if the bushings and joints remain in good condition. For example, the front control arms for the Passat B7 are known for their high wear resistance when properly installed and aligned. In the case of BMWs and Mercedes, replacing a single control arm often restores the vehicle's original handling characteristics without the need for a costly rebuild of the entire suspension.
How to take care of control arms and ball joints?
To ensure that your wishbones and ball joints function reliably for a long time, it is important to follow a few rules:
- Check the condition of your suspension regularly during inspections, especially if your vehicle is often driven on uneven roads.
- Replace damaged suspension components in time to avoid further damage to other parts of the system.
- Maintain proper wheel alignment and suspension setup to prevent excessive wear. If you need to replace your wishbones or ball joints, you'll find the right used car parts at Global Parts. that will restore your vehicle to full working order.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions about control arms and ball joints
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a car control arm? | The control arm is the suspension component that connects the wheel to the body, allowing for vertical movement of the wheel and maintaining proper driving geometry. |
| What is the difference between a ball joint and a control arm pin? | A ball joint is a movable ball-and-socket joint that allows the wheel to rotate and steer. The pin is part of it, acting as the axis of rotation. |
| How long does it take to replace a car's control arm? | Depending on the suspension design, replacing one control arm takes an average of 30–90 minutes . |
| Can only one control arm be replaced? | Yes, although it is recommended to replace them in pairs to maintain equal flexibility and suspension geometry on both sides of the axle. |
| What are the symptoms of control arm damage? | The most common symptoms include knocking when braking, the car "floating" on the road and uneven tire wear. |
| Does the control arm fit between different BMW or Mercedes models? | Not always – despite their similar appearance, the length, mounting angle and bushing diameter may differ between models (e.g. BMW E60 vs. E61 ). |
| Is it worth investing in a used control arm with a warranty? | Yes – the parts offered by Global Parts are tested and covered by a warranty, ensuring complete safety and cost savings. |
Summary: Control Arms and Ball Joints at Global Parts
Control arms and ball joints are key suspension components that ensure stability, comfort, and driving safety. Maintaining their technical condition ensures precise vehicle handling and a longer suspension life. The Global Parts automotive store invites you to browse our wide selection of original used car parts . Whether you're looking for car parts for BMW , Audi , Volkswagen , Mercedes, Mini , or others, you'll find them at competitive prices. We strive to ensure every customer finds the right parts for their car, and if you have any questions or concerns about selecting the right components, we're happy to help! Please contact us – we're here to help! For more information and interesting facts, visit our automotive blog .