WHY SIDEM TRACK
CONTROL ARMS?
As the ball joint rotates with every steering movement and tilts along with the suspension, it is subject to wear over time. Using our premium Sidem ball joints with chromium steel ball stud; Klüber grease and chloroprene rubber anti-torsion dustcovers on ball joints, we’re sure they’ll last for a long time!
To ensure your driving comfort and stability, our strong Sidem silent blocks are mounted in the track control arms. They prevent impacts, vibrations and noise from being transferred to the chassis. With their excellent metal-to-rubber bonding and rubber quality, a comfortable and safe ride is guaranteed.
The body of our track control arms is made with strength and durability in mind. Following the OE-design, they’re made from top-notch forged steel or aluminum, sheet metal or nodular cast iron. The applied cataphoresis coating will protect them from corrosion.
Track control arms link the chassis and the wheel suspension together. Connected to the chassis at one side and to the steering knuckle or the wheel hub at the other, they allow smooth and controlled wheel suspension movements while keeping the wheel aligned. To allow these wheel suspension movements, track control arms act as a pivot allowing the wheels to move up and down while keeping them aligned with the chassis.
The construction of front and rear control arms differs from one another:
- As the front wheels are the steered wheels, the track control arm should allow the steering movements. That’s why the front control arm is connected to the steering knuckle via a ball joint, which allows both steering and suspension movements. The other side of the front arm contains a silent block, which is bolted to the chassis.
- In general, the rear wheels are not steered. So, there’s no need for a pivoting ball joint: silent blocks at both ends of the rear track control arm are bolted to the chassis and the wheel hub to allow suspension movements.
The arm types can vary a lot, depending on the suspension type of the vehicle such as MacPherson struts, double wishbones or multi-link suspension.
In-house production.
At Sidem, we produce in-house steering and suspension parts for the car assembly and replacement market. Both quality and production are in our DNA and that we are very proud of. Because we control every step in the production process, car mechanics and technicians – the experts in the market – can count on the best quality!
