{"product_id":"ford-track-control-arm-l-273c1139","title":"RIDEX 273C1139 Suspension arm for FORD ESCORT, CAPRI","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRIDEX Track control arm (273C1139)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an original-equipment-quality structural suspension link manufactured by RIDEX. Positioned on the front axle chassis assembly, its primary operational function is to serve as the lower control arm (track control arm) that stabilizes the lower portion of the front strut housing. It structurally links the wheel knuckle assembly to the vehicle's crossmember, managing lateral steering forces and keeping the front wheels tracking true during hard cornering. Over time, heavy impacts from potholes, aggressive driving, or road debris exposure will split the flexible inner rubber isolation bushing and cause wear inside the ball joint socket. This leads to common suspension faults such as front-end clunking noises over bumps, a vague or wandering steering feel, brake pull, and accelerated, uneven tyre wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e RIDEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 273C1139 (AUTODOC ID: 14429158)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponent Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front Axle Lower Track Control Arm \/ Suspension Link\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front Axle, Lower Left (Nearside \/ Passenger Side on RHD vehicles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-tensile forged stamped steel with an anti-corrosion black coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength [mm]:\u003c\/strong\u003e 295\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth [mm]:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight [mm]:\u003c\/strong\u003e 104\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCone Size [mm]:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M12x1.25\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaired Product Article (Right Side):\u003c\/strong\u003e RIDEX 273C1181\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic straight track control arm profile is precision-engineered to match the iconic front suspension geometry of historic rear-wheel-drive (RWD) Ford compact passenger cars and sport coupés from the late 1960s through the late 1980s:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCar Model \/ Platform\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCompatible Chassis Layouts \u0026amp; Trims\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eEngine Profiles \u0026amp; Families\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eYear of Manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFord Escort Mk1 \u0026amp; Mk2 (AFH, ATH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSaloon, Estate, Estate Van, Mexico, Twin Cam, RS1600, RS1800, RS2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.1 \/ 1.3 \/ 1.6 \/ 2.0 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Kent Crossflow, BDA, Pinto engine configurations)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1968 - 1980\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFord Capri Mk1, Mk2 \u0026amp; Mk3 (ECPC, ECJ)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eClassic RWD Coupé configurations \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Standard, GT, Ghia, 2.8i, Laser)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.3 \/ 1.6 \/ 2.0 \/ 2.3 \/ 2.8i \/ 3.0 V6 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Crossflow, Pinto, Cologne V6, Essex V6)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1968 - 1987\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eSuspension Setup \u0026amp; Anti-Roll Bar Alignment Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vintage Ford Escort and Capri front suspension layout relies on a unique design where the front anti-roll bar passes through the inner rubber bushing of this track control arm, effectively acting as the front-to-back locating link (caster arm) for the front wheel. Because the anti-roll bar bushing takes immense structural loads under acceleration and heavy braking, **never torque the control arm or anti-roll bar mounting bolts while the vehicle is suspended in the air**. The bolts must be tightened exclusively while the car is resting flat on its wheels at normal ride height (on a drive-on ramp) to avoid twisting and tearing the new rubber bush prematurely. Replacing this arm alters front wheel alignment; a professional **wheel tracking alignment** is mandatory post-installation to avoid rapid tyre scrubbing.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOriginal Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis premium replacement structural control arm cross-references directly with, or acts as a factory-correct swap for, the following original factory catalogue entries:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFORD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1460180, 1640533, 5021454, 801287, 69EB-3079-AA, 69EB3079AA, 69EB-3079-BA, 69EB3079BA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDELPHI (Interchange Reference):\u003c\/strong\u003e TC106\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFEBI BILSTEIN (Interchange Reference):\u003c\/strong\u003e 03423, 3423\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMOOG (Interchange Reference):\u003c\/strong\u003e FD-TC-4078\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQUINTON HAZELL (Interchange Reference):\u003c\/strong\u003e QSA1012S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ridex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57537980137855,"sku":"273C1139","price":44.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/7252\/9023\/files\/preview_f610fed6-18df-4307-a655-0ddb9454dfaf.jpg?v=1778859350","url":"https:\/\/klassik357.eu\/products\/ford-track-control-arm-l-273c1139","provider":"Klassik357 - Classic and retro car parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}