{"product_id":"ford-track-control-arm-r-273c1181","title":"RIDEX 273C1181 Suspension arm for FORD ESCORT, CAPRI","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRIDEX Track control arm (273C0028)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an original-equipment-quality structural suspension component manufactured by RIDEX. Positioned on the front axle assembly, its primary operational function is to serve as the lower control link (wishbone) that guides the tracking and arc of movement of the front wheel hub carrier. It structurally fastens the wheel knuckle assembly to the vehicle's subframe, managing the intense lateral and longitudinal forces generated during acceleration, braking, and heavy cornering. Over tens of thousands of miles, striking potholes, dealing with road grime, and structural aging will cause the inner rubber-to-metal silent-block bushings to fatigue or split, while the lower ball joint develops internal socket play. This results in front-end clunking noises over uneven surfaces, a wandering or loose steering response, and rapid, 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 273C0028 (AUTODOC ID: 14741316)\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 \/ Wishbone\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 Stamped sheet steel treated with a black anti-corrosion layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteering Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Control Arm (Triangular wishbone layout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Components Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-assembled and ready for installation, comprising:\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e1x Steel wishbone arm structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e2x Factory-pressed vulcanized rubber isolation bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e1x Integrated outer lower ball joint with dust boot and mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaired Product Article (Right Side):\u003c\/strong\u003e RIDEX 273C0029\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis triangular lower wishbone profile is precision-engineered to match the front suspension geometry of popular front-wheel-drive (FWD) European superminis and compact family hatchbacks from the late 1990s through the 2010s:\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 Body \/ Chassis Styles\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 Fiesta Mk4 \u0026amp; Mk5 (JA_, JB_, JH_, JD_)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3-door and 5-door Hatchback variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.25 16V \/ 1.3 \/ 1.4 16V \/ 1.6 16V \/ 1.4 TDCi \/ 1.8 DI \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Zetec-SE, Duratec, Endura-E, Duratorq)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1995 - 2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFord Puma (EC_)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSports Coupé configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.4 16V \/ 1.6 16V \/ 1.7 16V VCT \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Including standard Zetec engine platforms)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1997 - 2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFord Ka Mk1 (RB_)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStandard Hatchback and StreetKa\/SportKa variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.3 i \/ 1.6 i \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Endura-E and Duratec OHC lines)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1996 - 2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMazda 2 (DY) \/ 121 Mk3 (JASM, JBSM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eB-segment shared global platform hatchbacks\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.25 \/ 1.3 \/ 1.4 \/ 1.6 \/ 1.4 CD Diesel lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1996 - 2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eSuspension Torque \u0026amp; Axle Alignment Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e When installing this lower wishbone, **never fully torque down the inner bushing mounting bolts while the vehicle is raised in the air on a chassis lift**. If tightened when suspended, the rubber bushings will lock at an unnatural angle and twist destructively once the vehicle is lowered, tearing the rubber apart within a few hundred miles. The mounting bolts must be tightened to factory specification strictly while the car is resting on its wheels at normal ride height (on a drive-on ramp or alignment rack). Because changing a track control arm completely alters the front suspension tracking, a professional **laser wheel alignment** must be carried out immediately after to avoid severe tyre scrubbing.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOriginal Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis replacement lower left suspension wishbone cross-references directly with, or acts as a factory-correct swap for, the following original factory catalog codes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFORD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1010038, 1014655, 1031114, 1054230, 1146161, 1212807, 1426698, 96FB-3051-CE, 96FB3051CE, DD32-34-350, DD3234350\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMAZDA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1E00-34-350, 1E0034350\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDELPHI (Interchange Reference):\u003c\/strong\u003e TC834\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFEBI BILSTEIN (Interchange Reference):\u003c\/strong\u003e 17790\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMOOG (Interchange Reference):\u003c\/strong\u003e FD-WP-4114, FDWP4114\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTRW (Interchange Reference):\u003c\/strong\u003e JTC352\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ridex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57537980072319,"sku":"273C1181","price":44.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/7252\/9023\/files\/preview_47edead8-7f16-44fc-bc84-e8408ade3751.jpg?v=1778859350","url":"https:\/\/klassik357.eu\/products\/ford-track-control-arm-r-273c1181","provider":"Klassik357 - Classic and retro car parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}