Control Arms, Links & Ball Joints
Control Arms, Ball Joints & Suspension Links
Control arms, ball joints, and suspension links form the mechanical framework that locates the wheels in their correct positions through the full range of suspension travel. These components determine wheel alignment geometry — camber, caster, and toe — and their condition and specification directly affect tyre wear, handling balance, and the predictability of the vehicle's response to steering inputs. Worn ball joints and control arm bushings introduce play and unpredictability into the steering and handling response; quality replacement components restore precision and the confidence that comes with a suspension system that does exactly what you ask of it.
With 12 products focused predominantly on classic Chevy and GMC truck applications from Brothers Trucks, REKUDO, and Lakewood Industries, our control arm and ball joint range supports the restoration and performance upgrading of these popular classic vehicles.
Upper and Lower Ball Joints
Ball joints are the pivoting connections between the control arms and the steering knuckle — they allow the wheel to pivot for steering while accommodating the vertical movement of suspension travel. Worn ball joints allow excessive movement that affects steering precision, causes uneven tyre wear, and in severe cases can fail catastrophically — allowing the wheel to separate from the vehicle. Quality ball joints with appropriate preload and sealing provide long-term reliability and precise steering response that worn originals cannot match.
Control Arms — Geometry Correction and Strengthening
Replacement control arms for classic truck applications restore correct suspension geometry that may have been compromised by collision damage, previous repair work, or modification. On lowered classic trucks where the factory upper control arm geometry produces adverse camber change through suspension travel, tubular adjustable upper control arms allow geometry correction that maintains appropriate camber through the suspension's range of movement — essential for consistent handling on a lowered vehicle.
Trailing Arms and Traction Links
Rear suspension trailing arms and traction links control axle location under acceleration and braking — preventing the wheel hop and axle wrap that can make powerful rear-wheel-drive vehicles difficult to drive consistently. Quality replacement trailing arms with correct bushing specifications restore the controlled axle behaviour that defines a well-sorted chassis.
