What is a ball joint?

Ball joints are a component of the front suspension of a car. The front suspension is a complex assembly of links, joints, bushings and bearings that allow your front wheels to move up and down independently and turn left or right together. Throughout the motion of the suspension, it maximizes the tire’s contact with the road for optimum vehicle control and tire wear. Ball joints are the critical component of the front suspension that connect various links and allow them to move.  Ball joints consist of a ball and socket similar to the hip joint of the human body. Ball joints of your front suspension provide pivoting movement between the steering knuckles and control arms to provide a safe, smooth ride and allow you to precisely control your vehicle.

Ball joints consist of a metal housing and stud. The stud can swing and rotate within the housing. Bearings inside the housing can be comprised of metal or plastic. The socket is filled with grease to provide lubrication, keep debris and water out of the socket, and maintain noise free operation. A rubber boot opening of the joint to keep debris out and grease in. Many original equipment ball joints are designed as sealed units. If the protective boot fails, water and road debris will quickly cause wear and ball joint failure. Some aftermarket ball joints use an improved design that allows lubrication to flush out contaminants to extend the life of the joints.

There are two types of ball joints: fastening press-in and bolts fastening types.

Why choose IHVSV ball joints?

• A compact and lightweight option
• Most affordable ball joint
• Works ideally as a temporary replacement
• Provides a consistent torque
• Implement a smooth operation
• Low friction double bearing
• Manufactured in high-quality standards
• Comes with heat-treated precision finished ball ends
• High strength and quality
• 1-year warranty