When do you use lower and upper control arms?
This design is still common on many modern vehicles because it just plain works. When a vehicle has a MacPherson strut style front or rear suspension, lower control arms are the only type used. An upper control arm isn’t needed because the strut takes its place.
How does lower control arm reduce production cost?
By reducing thickness of the sheet metal and by suggesting the suitable material the production cost of lower control arm is reduced. This leads to cost saving and improved material quality of the product. KEYWORDS: lower control arm, FEA,
When do control arms need to be replaced?
Whenever a vehicle suffers damage to the wheel area, control arm damage is inevitable. Although they are extremely strong, they don’t stand a chance of staying straight during an impact. Different vehicles have different degrees of difficulty when it comes to replacing control arms.
What do control arms on rear suspension do?
Most often, it is three or four control arms with rubber bushings on each end. These control arms are called “trailing arms” or “rear trailing arms”. When a vehicle has independent rear suspension, it may have upper and lower A-Arms, trailing arms, or some other unique design that fits the shape of the vehicle.
This design is still common on many modern vehicles because it just plain works. When a vehicle has a MacPherson strut style front or rear suspension, lower control arms are the only type used. An upper control arm isn’t needed because the strut takes its place.
Is it possible to replace a control arm?
Replacement of a control arm is generally an intermediate DIY repair. On some vehicles, the control arms come with the bushings already installed. On other vehicles, the bushings need to be pressed into their housings on the control arm before installation into the vehicle. In this case, the repair will be more difficult.
Most often, it is three or four control arms with rubber bushings on each end. These control arms are called “trailing arms” or “rear trailing arms”. When a vehicle has independent rear suspension, it may have upper and lower A-Arms, trailing arms, or some other unique design that fits the shape of the vehicle.
Where is the lower control arm located on a car?
A lower control arm must be disconnected from the lower ball joint (attached to the steering knuckle) and from the vehicle frame or body. An upper control arm is disconnected from the strut tower on the body and from the top of the steering knuckle.