Sidem Solution: ball joint with patented design

As you may know, you must press a press ball joint in a control arm when installing it. But if this part has already been replaced for the umpteenth time, the material of the control arm will be stretched. Well, hold your horses because Sidem developed an excellent solution for this problem.

What not to do when replacing a press ball joint

Replacing only the ball joint and welding it, for instance, is certainly not an option. This will melt the dust cover and plastic insert, causing the part to break completely. Some separate ball joints are available on the aftermarket, that, however, do not lead to a fully secured installation. In situations like these, safety cannot be guaranteed and this should always be avoided.

Unique ball joint with patented design

Thanks to our extensive know-how and high-quality materials, we were able to come up with a solution for the press ball joint problem. We have developed a unique and patented ball joint that guarantees maximum fixation.

The press ball joint is designed in such a way that the part locks itself when you press it into the control arm. How? Well, the ball joint has a wide collar on the outside. As soon as it slides over the edge of the control arm, the ball joint will lock itself. You can compare it to how a barb functions. You slide the part in easily, but the part cannot return. The ball joint is fully secured in the control arm. In other words: you can use Sidem’s solution to replace the ball joint in the control arm in an easy and safe way.