MOOG RK8708 front left upper control arm with ball joint for the 1998-2011 Ford Ranger and other vehicles holds the front left wheel in place as the suspension moves. The arm pivots on its bushings at the chassis end and on the ball joint at the wheel end.
- Forged steel control arm engineered for structural strength and corrosion protection
- Optimized rubber bushings for quiet operation and resistance to wear, salt, road grime and oils
- Ball joint with a sealed socket for maintenance-free operation
- Heat treated to inhibit premature failure
- Coated studs and an e-coated arm to inhibit premature deterioration
Quick facts
- Part: MOOG RK8708 control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 1998-2011 Ford Ranger and other vehicles
- Position: Front left upper
- Material: Forged steel
- Condition: New
A worn control arm or ball joint can show up as a clunk over bumps or uneven front tire wear. Those signs alone do not prove this part is the problem; a worn tie rod end can cause similar play in the steering.
Fits
As a MOOG upper control arm, it also fits the 1995-2001 Ford Explorer and the 1998-2010 Mazda B4000. This listing is one MOOG control arm for the front left; the front right upper arm is a separate part, and the two are normally replaced together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left upper
- Quantity per application: 1
- Maximum length: 15.27 in
Build and materials
- Control arm material: forged steel
- Bushing material: rubber
- Ball joint mounting type: press-in
- Ball joint stud type: pinch
- Adjustable: no
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One control arm with ball joint, bushings and mounting hardware. A grease fitting is not included. This listing holds one arm, and the front left upper position takes one.
Installation notes
- The ball joint comes pre-installed, and the assembly is pre-greased.
- Precision tolerances are made for easy installation and steering alignment.
