{"title":"Control Arms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eControl Arms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(also known as A-arms or wishbones) are hinged suspension links that connect the vehicle's frame or unibody to the wheel hub and steering knuckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFunction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTheir primary job is to allow the wheel to move up and down vertically over bumps while keeping it firmly planted in the horizontal plane (preventing forward\/backward and side-to-side movement). They also work in conjunction with the steering system to maintain proper tire alignment (caster and camber angles) during cornering and braking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eComponents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA typical control arm features two mounting points on the chassis side (bushings) and one mounting point on the wheel side (a ball joint). The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ebushings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare rubber or polyurethane insulators that absorb road vibrations and allow controlled pivoting. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eball joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eacts as a spherical bearing, allowing the wheel to turn left and right while moving up and down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTypes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVehicles usually have either an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eupper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003elower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtrol arm per wheel (common in heavy-duty trucks and performance cars) or a single\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003elower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtrol arm paired with a MacPherson strut (common in modern economy cars and crossovers).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSigns of Wear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen control arms fail (typically due to worn bushings or ball joints), drivers may experience clunking noises over bumps, uneven or rapid tire wear, wandering steering, and poor braking stability. Replacing them is critical for both ride comfort and active safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4633\/collections\/cs172.png?v=1781768289","url":"https:\/\/fabautoparts.co.za\/collections\/control-arms.oembed","provider":"FAB AUTO PARTS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}