When it comes to maintaining your car, there are certain components that play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and safe driving experience. One such component is the front control arms. But what exactly are front control arms, and how can fitting high-quality new ones benefit your Ford Fiesta or Mazda 2 (built between 2008 and 2015)? Let's find out.
What are front control arms?
Front control arms, also known as A-arms or wishbones, are an integral part of a vehicle's suspension system. They connect the suspension to the chassis of the car and help control the motion of the wheels. In simple terms, they are responsible for keeping your wheels aligned and maintaining stability while driving.
Improved Handling and Stability
Fitting new front control arms can significantly improve the handling and stability of your Ford Fiesta. Over time, the control arms can wear out due to regular use and exposure to various road conditions. This wear and tear can lead to a decrease in handling performance and stability, resulting in a less enjoyable driving experience.
By replacing the worn-out control arms with new ones, you can restore the original handling characteristics of your Ford Fiesta. The new control arms will provide better control over the suspension, allowing for improved cornering, reduced body roll, and enhanced stability on the road.
Enhanced Steering Response
Another benefit of fitting new front control arms is improved steering response. The control arms play a crucial role in maintaining proper alignment of the wheels. When the control arms are worn out, it can lead to misalignment, causing the steering to feel loose, vague or unresponsive. This is particularly noticeable on the fine-handling chassis of the Fiesta.
With new control arms, you can ensure that the wheels are properly aligned, resulting in a more precise and responsive steering feel. This can greatly enhance your driving experience, especially during manoeuvres such as lane changes or tight turns.
Reduced Tyre Wear
Worn-out control arms can also contribute to uneven tyre wear. When the control arms are not functioning properly, it can cause the tyres to wear unevenly, leading to premature tyre replacement.
Conclusion
Fitting new Febest front control arms can have a significant impact on the performance and safety of your Ford Fiesta. It will feel like a much newer car again. It will also give you improved handling, enhanced steering response, and reduced tyre wear. If you notice any signs of worn-out control arms, such as excessive vibration, uneven tyre wear, or poor handling, it's time to consider replacing them.
We always recommend replacing the arms as a pair - just because only one side is judged an MOT failure, it does not indicate that the other side is working as well as it should be - far from it in most instances.
The Febest arms are a high-quality OEM replacement and are a direct replacement for the original Ford version. They feature top-quality ball joints and rubber bushes and all they require is bolting on followed by a wheel alignment to ensure everything is lined up correctly and working as it should. Fit and enjoy.
The part numbers featured in this article are 0524-DEFL (left-hand arm) and 0524-DEFR (right-hand arm)
These arms are a direct replacement for the following OEM part numbers:
Ford: 1 532 421 | 1 532 433 | 1 540 724 | 1 540 725 | 1 700 809 | 1 700 810 | 1 708 222 | 1 708 226 | 1 712 696 | 1 712 697 | 1 737 305 | 1 737 309 | BE8Z-3079-A | BE8Z-3079-C
Mazda: D651-34-350 | D651-34-350A | D651-34-350B | D651-34-350C | D651-34-350D | D651-34-350E