The control arms on your car, pickup, van, or SUV are essential components in your vehicle's suspension system. Also called "A arms," they connect the vehicle frame to the front wheels. The end at the frame features a control arm bushing, while the other end connects to the wheel assembly. Depending on your model, you can have either two or four at work.

With a traditional control arm suspension, two control arms attach to both upper and lower parts of the wheel. In a strut suspension system, the strut replaces the upper control arms -- leaving you with two lower control arms connecting to the wheel assembly.

How to Spot Problems With Your Control Arms

Even the best control arms and parts can eventually go wear out, bend, break, or get otherwise damaged. Since that puts your safety at risk, you'll want to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Signs of trouble include:

Genuine OEM Control Arms Perform Best

Control arm parts can cost as much as $2,000, so it's vital that you get the right ones for your vehicle when you need to replace a faulty part. Your manufacturer makes the only ones that are guaranteed to be compatible with your model, ensuring the proper fit and performance you need. Our online auto parts store has yours in stock and ready to ship, so buy now and you'll be finishing your project in no time at all! Need your order ASAP? Contact us and ask about overnight shipping options.