Suspension system

Connecting the spindle, hub or knuckle and wheel to the vehicle’s chassis, the control arm or wishbone - depending on the type of suspension - is a critical part of any vehicle’s steering and suspension system. Also known as an A arm, it allows the wheels to move up and down, while preventing forward and rearward movement and maintaining directional input from the driver. So, when the steering wheel is turned, the wheels follow suit. That’s pretty important, so you’ll want to fit a quality steering brand that always performs to the same standard as OE. Just like Delphi. Quality counts As well as affecting the vehicle’s handling, comfort and safety, lower quality steering and suspension parts can accelerate wear and tear on other parts of the vehicle, causing unnecessary expense. That’s why every one of our control arms and wishbones is designed, engineered and manufactured to meet exacting OE standards at our state-of-the-art production facilities. Proven performance All our control arms and wishbones undergo rigorous dimensional, material, durability and performance tests, designed to replicate the very same stresses the part will experience on the road. For example, every part is tested on our three axis test rig so all three forces can be analysed simultaneously; braking force, cornering force and suspension travel movement. And up to 250,000 cycles. Just to be sure. Tested to the extreme We also test their resilience to extreme environmental conditions and corrosive materials. Our purpose-built environmental chamber tests to temperatures as low -40°C and up to 120°C.