What is a thrust arm?
Thrust arm is the fore-aft link between the front subframe memeber (under the radiator) and the steering knuckle (wheel hub). The control arm is the laterial (side-to-side) link between the middle of the subframe to the steering knuckle.
How long can you drive on a bad control arm?
If you are asking how long you can drive a car with a bad control arm bushing, you should know that it depends on how far the damage has gone. If you are talking on average, you should be able to go 96 kilometers to 128 kilometers. However, it is not safe to drive around with a damaged control arm bushing.
Is the control arm the same as the thrust rod?
Thrust rod bushings are not the same as control arms bushings. You have two suspension arms at the bottom of the front suspension (one is the control arm, and the other the thrust strut).
When do thrust rod bushings go bad what happens?
Thrust rod bushings are not the same as control arms bushings. You have two suspension arms at the bottom of the front suspension (one is the control arm, and the other the thrust strut). If the bushings go bad they will either leak, or make the steering wheel twitch when the brakeis tapped, or they can do both.
Where are the tie rods located on the thrust strut?
The thrust strut has a big bushing and is curved, while the control arm is straight and has a smaller bushing). Another thing that may have play in it and does what you are describing is the tie rods (they are located in the curve of the thrust strut). Ask Your Own BMW Question Was this answer helpful? Yes No Finish How JustAnswer works
Can a worn out control arm bushing be replaced?
When you have a worn out or bad control arm bushing, it can greatly affect how your vehicle drives. Can You Fix a Noisy Control Arm Bushing Without Replacing It? The purpose of a control arm bushing is to reduce the amount of vibration created between the frame and the wheels and to keep the control arm aligned.