Mevotech TTX CTXK8708T front left upper control arm with ball joint for the 1998-2011 Ford Ranger and other vehicles links the steering knuckle to the frame. Sold as a control arm and ball joint assembly, it includes bushings and an application-specific ball stud system with a larger sphere.
- Mevotech TTX line engineered for high-usage commercial and passenger duty, including fleets and working trucks
- Patented sintered metal bearings
- Patented sealing ring locks the boot onto the ball joint housing
- Forged steel control arm with a reinforced ball joint head and a thicker cross section
- Rubber bushings with knurling that secures the control arm bushing to the sub-frame
- Repel-TEK surface treatment helps prevent rust build-up
Quick facts
- Part: Mevotech TTX CTXK8708T 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: Steel
- Condition: New
A worn ball joint or bushing can show up as a clunk over bumps, loose steering or uneven tire wear. Worn tie rod ends, wheel bearings or shocks can be behind these signs too, so find the cause before buying. This listing is one arm; the 1998-2011 Ford Ranger takes one in this position, and the front right upper arm is ordered separately. Both sides are normally replaced together.
Fits
It fits as a suspension control arm on the 1998-2011 Ford Ranger, and it is listed for a wide range of Ford, Mazda and Mercury models, including the 1995-2001 Ford Explorer and the 1998-2010 Mazda B4000. If your vehicle is not named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left upper
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Maximum width: 14.0 in
- Maximum length: 17.13 in
- Ball joint mounting type: press in
- Ball joint stud type: grooved
Build and materials
- Control arm material: steel
- Bushing material: rubber
- Bearing material: sintered metal
- Greaseable: yes, pre-greased
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One control arm with ball joint, bushings, a 180 degree SAE grease fitting, and an application-specific pinch bolt and locking nut.
Installation notes
- The fasteners carry pre-applied nylok thread adhesive.
- Labor Saver designs, tools and hardware are meant to make installation faster and easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right control arm for the 1998-2011 Ford Ranger, and which side does it go on?
Yes. Mevotech TTX CTXK8708T fits the 1998-2011 Ford Ranger in the front left upper position. The front right upper arm is a separate part.
Is this a control arm for the 1995-2001 Ford Explorer?
Yes. Mevotech TTX CTXK8708T is listed for the 1995-2001 Ford Explorer in the front left upper position. Other models are in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Does this front left upper control arm come with the pinch bolt and locking nut?
Yes. It comes with an application-specific pinch bolt and locking nut, plus bushings and a 180 degree SAE grease fitting.
What is the Mevotech TTX control arm made of?
The arm is forged steel, the bushings are rubber and the bearings are sintered metal. The ball stud is grooved.
Can I grease this ball joint after it is installed?
Yes. Mevotech TTX CTXK8708T is greaseable and comes pre-greased, with a 180 degree SAE grease fitting included for servicing.
