Re: Suspension teminology clarification

["Edward Shiers" <mcji6es2@fs1.me.umist.ac.uk>]

Yep, the Control Arm (or Wishbone in the UK) is the 'A -frame'. 
Baffled me too when I joined the list. The track and tie rods are the 
steering components.

HTH
Ed Shiers


you said 
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Many on the list have referred to the "control arm" for front
suspension repairs. What exactly are you referring to? I describe the
front parts as 1) lower A-frame & bushings  2) lower ball joint  3)
Strut spring & cartridge 4) strut top bearing 5) steering tie rod &
rod end joint 6) sway bar with 4 mounts & bushings 7) sub frame
bushings. Is the steering arm the control arm? Is the "L control arm"
the "lower" control arm? If so, is that the lower "A- frame"? Thanks
to every one for the advice so far. I will post findings as I figure
it out.
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