Keep your front suspension tight and your steering precise with the Mevotech Supreme Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (CMK8708T) — a direct-fit Ford Ranger control arm that mounts in the front left upper position. It fits the 1995-2001 Ford Explorer, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998-2011 Ford Ranger, 1998-2008 Mazda B3000, 1998-2010 Mazda B4000, 1999-2001 Mazda B2500, 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport and 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac; see the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level details.
This one-piece control arm and ball joint assembly combines the arm, bushing and an application-specific ball stud system with a larger sphere into a single unit. If clunking over bumps, loose or wandering steering, or uneven tire wear traces back to a worn upper arm or ball joint, replacing this assembly renews those pivot points at once. A popular Ford Explorer control arm upgrade, it's built for high-usage passenger, SUV, fleet and working-truck duty.
Where does this control arm mount?
It is the front left upper control arm for the listed applications, installing on the driver's-side front upper position.
Does it come with a ball joint and hardware?
Yes. The ball joint is integrated into the arm, and Mevotech includes an application-specific pinch bolt and locking nut, plus a 180-degree SAE grease fitting.
Will this fit my Ford Explorer?
It fits the 1995-2001 Ford Explorer, along with the Ranger, Mountaineer, Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac and several Mazda B-series trucks. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for your exact year and engine.
What is the control arm made of?
The arm is forged steel with a filled-in recess and a thicker cross section, and it carries a protective surface treatment that helps resist corrosion.
Should I replace both sides at once?
This listing is for one assembly. Suspension wear parts are often best replaced as a matched pair, so inspect the opposite side and replace it too if it shows similar wear.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
