Control arms

Federal-Mogul has announced a major expansion of its line of MOOG control arms and control arm assemblies, with thousands of parts now available to cover virtually any foreign-nameplate or domestic application. The company says the MOOG control arm line includes premium forged steel, forged aluminum, and electroplated stamped-steel designs engineered to provide original equipment-style fit, superior performance and longer life. Control arm assemblies feature ball joint, bushings and related hardware for applications requiring a unitized, bolt-on solution. Federal-Mogul also has introduced a mid-range line of MOOG replacement control arms for customers seeking a more economical repair solution.

The new R-Series control arms combine quality design and construction with pricing that will appeal to many budget-minded vehicle owners. “The MOOG control arm line provides category-leading coverage and quality at every price point,” said Mark Boyle, director, steering and suspension products, Federal-Mogul. “Technicians overwhelmingly prefer MOOG, and they now have a MOOG value-priced part option that delivers fit and performance they can trust.”

MOOG premium forged steel control arms are manufactured from an ultra-high-strength fine-grain material for best-in-class durability. The brand’s premium stamped-steel control arm assemblies provide OE fit and function and feature an advanced e-coat finish for enhanced rust resistance. Many MOOG control arm assemblies are equipped with the brand’s trademark ball joint technologies, including full-ball socket configuration for more responsive steering and all-metal “gusher” bearing for longer life. The brand’s exclusive double-bearing design allows for less preload, which results in reduced steering effort. Federal-Mogul engineers also integrate grease zerks into each part for periodic servicing and extended life, as well as the brand’s highly durable “grease release” polyurethane boot, which directs contaminants out of the socket and away from brake components during lubrication.