Control arms and ball joints

At Global Parts, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including control arms and ball joints for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, and others. The control arms and ball joints we offer are quality-controlled, ensuring you receive a top-quality product.

More information

Make

Category

Condition

In Stock

Price

Products in promotion

Part no. 8K0407694Q

Audi A4 B8 A5 8F Q5 8R Control Arm Lower Wishbone Front Right O/S 8K0407694Q

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A4473504900-1

Wishbone Mercedes Vito W447 Rear Left Control Arm A4473504900

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6852270

BMW i3 I01 Wishbone Control Arm Rear Axle Suspension Right O/S 6852270

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8K0407693Q

Control Arm Audi A4 B8 A5 8F Q5 8R Lower Wishbone Front Left N/S 8K0407693Q

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A4473505000-1

Wishbone Mercedes Vito W447 Rear Right Control Arm A4473505000

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A9103302600

Mercedes Sprinter W910 Front Transverse Control Arm Bottom Right O/S A9103302600

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1183309600

Control Arm Mercedes CLA C118 Transverse Front Suspension Right A1183309600

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2283547

Control Arm BMW E90 E92 E93 LCI Rear Left N/S Wishbone Rod Axle 2283547

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2284533

BMW F80 M3 F82 M4 Camber Link Control Arm 2284533 33322284533

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7L8407151K

Audi Q7 4L Lower Control Arm Wishbone Front Left N/S 7L8407152K

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A6393300810

Mercedes Vito Viano W639 Control Arm Front Axle Left N/S Bottom Wishbone Joint

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7L8407152K

Audi Q7 4L Lower Control Arm Wishbone Front Right O/S 7L8407152K

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2463320200-3

Mercedes W176 W246 Front Right O/S Suspension Wheel Carrier Hub Knuckle

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1773504401

Trailing Arm Mercedes C118 W177 Rear Right Suspension Control Arm A1773504401

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1773504301

Trailing Arm Mercedes C118 W177 Rear Left N/S Suspension Control Arm A1773504301

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2473307602

Mercedes W177 W247 Front Right O/S Lower Control Arm Wishbone A2473307602

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8N0407152D

Audi TT 8N Front Wishbone Control Arm Axle Suspension Right O/S 8N0407152D

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6765425-2

BMW E81 E87 E90 Rear Suspension Right O/S Control Arm Wishbone Drivetec 6765425

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8K0407151D

Control Arm Audi A4 B8 A5 8F Q5 8R Lower Wishbone Front Left N/S 8K0407151D

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 4M0407694F

Audi Q7 4M Avant Front Axle Lower Wishbone Control Arm Right O/S 4M0407694F

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6772301-2

BMW Mini R55 R56 2 Left Right N/O/S Lower Wishbone Suspension Control Arm Set

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 80A407694D

Audi Q5 SQ5 FY Arm Lower Suspension Front Right O/S 80A407694D

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8K0407152D

Audi A4 B8 Front Lower Wishbone Control Arm Right O/S 8K0407152D

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6773949

BMW X5 X6 E70 E71 Axle Wheel Suspension Wishbone Front Left N/S 6773949

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6775959-1

BMW F01 F07 GT Wishbone Control Arm Front Left Right N/O/S Axle Tension Rod SET

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6765425-1

BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E90 Rear Suspension Right Control Arm Link O/S 6765425

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6870971

BMW X3 G01 X4 G02 Front Wishbone Control Arm Suspension Upper Left N/S 6870971

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2341297

BMW 3 Z4 Series E46 E85 Wishbone Suspension Axle Control Arm Front Left N/S

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 4F0501529C

Audi A6 C6 Wishbone Control Arm Rear Suspension Left Right N/O/S 4F0501529C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6871015

Rear Wishbone BMW X3 G01 F97 X4 G02 Rear Left N/S Control Steering Arm 6871015

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1KO501476

Audi A3 RS3 8V Control Arm Rear Mount Bracket Holder Right O/S 1KO501476

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6871005

Suspension Link BMW X3 G01 F97 X4 G02 F98 Rear Left N/S Control Arm Link 6871005

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2053300510

Wishbone Mercedes C117 Control Arm AMG Front Left N/S Suspension A2053300510

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2473307502

Control Arm Mercedes W177 W247 Front Left N/S Lower Wishbone A2473331500

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A4473307500

Mercedes Vito W447 Front Left N/S Wishbone Suspension Control Arm A4473307500

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2053300610

Wishbone Mercedes C117 Control Arm AMG Front Right O/S Suspension A2053300610

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1K0501529F

Volkswagen Golf Tiguan Passat B7 Wishbone Rear Left N/S Control Arm 1K0501529F

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2053522000-1

Mercedes W205 Rear Axle Wishbone Control Arm Left Right N/O/S A2053522000

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1K0501530C

Volkswagen Golf Tiguan Passat B7 Wishbone Rear Right O/S Control Arm 1K0501530C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2347965

Wishbone BMW E60 E61 Front Axle Right O/S Tension Strut Control Arm 6760182

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2043301911-1

Control Arm Mercedes W203 C209 R171 Front Left N/S Lower Wishbone A2043301911

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5Q0407152AC

AUdi A3 8Y Avant Front Axle Lower Wishbone Control Arm Right O/S 5Q0407152AC

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8846543

Control Arm BMW F70 F74 U06 Active Tourer Front Left N/S Wishbone 8846544

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5Q0407151AC

AUdi A3 8Y Avant Front Axle Lower Wishbone Control Arm Left N/S 5Q0407151AC

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6787673

BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Front Axle Wishbone Control Arm Left N/S 6787673

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1243520188

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W124 W210 Rear Left Right N/O/S Control Arm Wishbone

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8E05053112AF

Audi A4 B8 Wishbone Rear Right O/S Control Arm 8E05053112AF

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2113309207

Front Wishbone Mercedes W211 W219 Control Arm Axle Right O/S Lower A2113309207

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8J0407151D

Audi TT 8J Lower Control Arm Wishbone Front Left N/S 8J0407151D

Product currently unavailable

Part no. rhd-A2053303206

Mercedes W213 C253 Front Axle Control Arm Right O/S AWD Airmatic AMG A2053303206

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1693300907

Mercedes A B W169 W245 Front Left N/S Suspension Control Arm Track A1693300907

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2113305011

Mercedes W211 Front Wishbone Control Arm Axle Suspension Right O/S A2113305011

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1693301007

Mercedes A B W169 W245 Front Right O/S Suspension Control Arm Track A1693301007

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 3402536-1

BMW X3 E83 LCI Rear Axle Wheel Wishbone Upper Rear Right O/S 3402536

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8W0407509B

Audi A4 B9 Control Arm Front Suspension Wishbone Upper Right O/S 8W0407509B

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2123303011

Mercedes W212 Control Arm Wishbone Right O/S Front Lower Suspension A2123303011

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2053308403

Mercedes W205 W213 Front Wishbone Control Arm Airmatic AWD N/O/S A2053308403

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8W0407505C

Audi A4 B9 Control Arm Front Suspension Wishbone Upper Left N/S 8W0407505C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6781547

BMW E60 E61 LCI Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Swing Support Left N/S 6781547

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2053522000-2

Mercedes W205 Rear Axle Wishbone Control Arm Right Left N/O/S Set A2053500341

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2473520700

Rear Wishbone Mercedes W177 W247 Control Arm Axle Left N/S Joint A2473520700

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2113308207

Control Arm Mercedes W211 CLS C219 Front Right O/S Lower Wishbone A2113308207

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2313507100

Mercedes R231 Rear Wishbone Control Arm Tie Rod Axle Left N/S A2313507100

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6871023

Trailing Arm BMW X3 G01 X4 G02 Wishbone Rear Left Right N/O/S Suspension 6871510

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1763501100

Mercedes W176 Rear Axle Wishbone Control Arm Left Right N/O/S A1763501100

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5Q0407151P

Skoda Octavia 5E Front Lower Control Arm Wishbone Left N/S 5Q0407151P

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1563300200

Mercedes GLA X156 Front Transverse Control Arm Bottom Right O/S A1563300200

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2313503200

Mercedes R231 Rear Tie Rod Left N/S Suspension Control Arm A2313503200

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6871020

Control Arm BMW X3 G01 X4 G02 Wishbone Rear Left Right N/O/S Suspension 6871507

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6781548

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Swing Support Front Right O/S 6781548

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1763300100

Mercedes C117 W176 Wishbone Control Arm Front Left N/S AMG Suspension Rod

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1563300100

Mercedes GLA X156 Front Transverse Control Arm Bottom Left N/S A1563300100

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2113500306

Mercedes W211 Rear Control Arm Left Right N/O/S Suspension Handlebar A2113500306

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6771772

BMW X5 X6 Series E70 E71 Rear Axle Tubing Support Right O/S 6771772

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5A994A-L2L7A-260407

Land Rover Freelander 2 Trailing Control Arm Rear Axle Suspension Left N/S

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8E0505312

Audi A4 B7 Rear Suspension Spring Control Arm Lower Track Right O/S 8E0505312

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5A994A-L2L7A-200407

Land Rover Freelander 2 Trailing Control Arm Rear Axle Suspension Right O/S

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6772302-3

Suspension Wishbone Mini R56 R57 Front Right O/S Lower Control Arm 6772302

Product currently unavailable

...

Showing 694-771 of 771 products

Top-quality control arms and ball joints – stability and driving precision

Maximum suspension control and cornering confidence

Control arms and ball joints are essential components of the suspension system, responsible for stability, comfort, and precise handling. They allow the car to roll smoothly over bumps, and the driver maintains full control of the vehicle even in challenging road conditions. At Global Parts, you'll find a wide selection of used car parts. , including wishbones and ball joints, fitted to BMW , Audi , Mercedes , Volkswagen , Mini and others.

What exactly is a control arm and how does it work?

The control arm is the element connecting the wheel to the body, allowing it to move vertically while maintaining its proper geometric position. In practice, this means that even over large road irregularities, the wheel remains in constant contact with the ground. In models such as the Mercedes W203, BMW E60 or Volkswagen Passat B7, both lower, upper and transverse wishbones are used, depending on the suspension design (e.g. multi-link or McPherson). Mini Cooper control arm It has a shorter design and is often made of aluminum, which reduces unsprung mass and improves ride comfort. Most modern control arms are equipped with metal-rubber bushings that absorb vibrations, and ball joints (joints) that control rotational movement.

What role do control arms and ball joints play?

Control arms and ball joints are components that work together to ensure the proper operation of the suspension system. Their key functions include:

Control arms – These form the connection between the wheel and the vehicle body. They are responsible for stability and vibration damping when driving on uneven surfaces.
Ball joints – Provide suspension mobility, allowing the wheels to rotate in different directions, which is essential for precise steering. Together, the control arms and ball joints act as a bridge between the wheels and the body, enabling stable and safe driving.

Types and technical parameters of control arms

Control arms can be divided according to their location and construction:

Rocker arm type	Application	Characteristic
Lower control arm	Front or rear suspension	Carries the heaviest loads; often steel or aluminum; crucial for stability and vibration damping.
Upper control arm	In multi-link suspension	Stabilizes the vertical position of the wheel; often used in multi-link suspensions.
Transverse wishbone	Rear independent system	It is responsible for maintaining the driving line and even tire wear; it is sometimes used in multi-link assemblies.

Premium cars like the BMW E60 and Mercedes W203 use structures made of aluminum or high-strength steel . Their length can range from 250 to 450 mm, and the ball joint diameter is approximately 20–22 mm, which directly impacts the strength of the entire suspension.

Why is it worth taking care of control arms and ball joints?

Worn or damaged control arms and ball joints can lead to handling problems and reduce driving safety. Typical symptoms include:

Suspension noises – Knocking noises when driving over bumps may indicate worn ball joints or wishbones.
Difficulty steering – Faulty suspension components can cause the vehicle to become unstable or respond to steering movements with a delay.
Uneven tire wear – Damaged control arms or ball joints can affect wheel alignment, leading to faster tire wear. At Global Parts, we offer original used control arms and ball joints that have been thoroughly tested for durability and reliability.

Symptoms and diagnosis of worn control arms

To detect worn control arms, it's worth paying attention to several symptoms: the car pulling to one side, uneven braking force distribution, or "floating" on straight stretches of road. Suspension diagnostics should include measuring ball joint play and assessing the condition of the bushings. In vehicles like the Passat B7 or Mini Cooper R56, complete control arm assemblies are often replaced to maintain full suspension symmetry and avoid differences in elasticity.

How to choose the right control arms and ball joints?

When choosing control arms and ball joints, there are several key aspects to consider:

Vehicle-specific fit – Every suspension system has its own specific technical requirements. At Global Parts, you'll find control arms and ball joints perfectly matched to BMW , Audi , Mercedes , Volkswagen , Mini, and more.
Technical Condition – Ensure parts are free from corrosion, cracks and looseness that may affect their performance.
Suspension type – Select the appropriate control arms and joints depending on the suspension type, e.g. independent or dependent.

Compatibility and installation

Control arms and ball joints are designed for specific engine and body versions. For example, the rear control arm of a BMW E60 may have different mounting options than the E61 (Touring) version. Therefore, it's best to use the VIN or OEM number when selecting a control arm – this ensures full compatibility and proper suspension geometry. Installing a new control arm requires the appropriate tightening torque (usually 80–120 Nm depending on the model), which impacts the component's durability and operational safety.

Why choose used control arms and ball joints?

Used car parts , such as control arms and ball joints, are an economical solution that allows you to save money while maintaining high quality. By choosing used control arms and ball joints, you gain:

Lower costs – Used components are much cheaper than new ones, but offer equally high quality.
Ecology – You support recycling and reduce the amount of automotive waste.
A wide range – In our store you will find control arms and ball joints for the most popular car brands.

Durability and parameters of used control arms

Well-maintained aluminum control arms can last for 150,000–200,000 km if the bushings and joints remain in good condition. For example, the front control arms for the Passat B7 are known for their high wear resistance when properly installed and aligned. In the case of BMWs and Mercedes, replacing a single control arm often restores the vehicle's original handling characteristics without the need for a costly rebuild of the entire suspension.

How to take care of control arms and ball joints?

To ensure that your wishbones and ball joints function reliably for a long time, it is important to follow a few rules:

Check the condition of your suspension regularly during inspections, especially if your vehicle is often driven on uneven roads.
Replace damaged suspension components in time to avoid further damage to other parts of the system.
Maintain proper wheel alignment and suspension setup to prevent excessive wear. If you need to replace your wishbones or ball joints, you'll find the right used car parts at Global Parts. that will restore your vehicle to full working order.

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about control arms and ball joints

Question	Answer
What is a car control arm?	The control arm is the suspension component that connects the wheel to the body, allowing for vertical movement of the wheel and maintaining proper driving geometry.
What is the difference between a ball joint and a control arm pin?	A ball joint is a movable ball-and-socket joint that allows the wheel to rotate and steer. The pin is part of it, acting as the axis of rotation.
How long does it take to replace a car's control arm?	Depending on the suspension design, replacing one control arm takes an average of 30–90 minutes .
Can only one control arm be replaced?	Yes, although it is recommended to replace them in pairs to maintain equal flexibility and suspension geometry on both sides of the axle.
What are the symptoms of control arm damage?	The most common symptoms include knocking when braking, the car "floating" on the road and uneven tire wear.
Does the control arm fit between different BMW or Mercedes models?	Not always – despite their similar appearance, the length, mounting angle and bushing diameter may differ between models (e.g. BMW E60 vs. E61 ).
Is it worth investing in a used control arm with a warranty?	Yes – the parts offered by Global Parts are tested and covered by a warranty, ensuring complete safety and cost savings.

Summary: Control Arms and Ball Joints at Global Parts

Control arms and ball joints are key suspension components that ensure stability, comfort, and driving safety. Maintaining their technical condition ensures precise vehicle handling and a longer suspension life. The Global Parts automotive store invites you to browse our wide selection of original used car parts . Whether you're looking for car parts for BMW , Audi , Volkswagen , Mercedes, Mini , or others, you'll find them at competitive prices. We strive to ensure every customer finds the right parts for their car, and if you have any questions or concerns about selecting the right components, we're happy to help! Please contact us – we're here to help! For more information and interesting facts, visit our automotive blog .

car parts used car parts bmw used car parts mini used car parts mini auto parts volkswagen genuine parts motor store bmw control arms, ball joints & assemblies mercedes control arms, ball joints & assemblies mini control arms, ball joints & assemblies audi control arms, ball joints & assemblies volkswagen control arms, ball joints & assemblies