{"product_id":"kia-forte-lower-control-arms-2014-2018","title":"Kia Forte Lower Control Arms 2014-2018 – Front Suspension Control Arm With Ball Joint Pair for Kia Forte, Forte Koup \u0026 Forte5","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKia Forte Lower Control Arms – Front Driver and Passenger Side with Ball Joints\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need Kia Forte lower control arms for a 2014–2018 car, this set gives you both front arms, driver side and passenger side, each with its ball joint and rubber bushings fitted. The supplier lists the pair for the Kia Forte 2014–2018, the Forte Koup 2014–2017 and the Forte5 2014–2018, with all engines. The arms are steel with a powder-coated finish and are sold under reference numbers K623741 and K623742. Easy Life Markets sells them as a pair so both sides of the car get the same parts on the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forte uses a simple strut front suspension with one lower arm per side. That arm is the only link holding the bottom of the wheel in place, so its condition decides how the car steers, brakes and wears its tyres. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ball_joint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eball joint\u003c\/a\u003e at the outer end lets the wheel turn and move up and down; the bushings at the inner end let the arm swing while keeping road shock out of the cabin. On a compact car used daily in town, speed bumps and kerbs wear all three. A complete arm replaces the joint and both bushings together, with no pressing required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x front lower control arm with ball joint, driver side – reference K623741\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x front lower control arm with ball joint, passenger side – reference K623742\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is as shown in the product pictures. Bolts, nuts and instructions are not listed as included. The supplier uses left-hand-drive terms, so driver side means the left of the car and passenger side the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front lower control arm with ball joint, pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement on vehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front, lower, left and right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powder coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall joints:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitted to each arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain reference numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e K623741 (driver side), K623742 (passenger side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther reference numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e RK623741, RK623742, CMS901290, CMS901291, 1027841, 1027842, 526649, 526650, 54500A7000, 54500A7100, 54501A7000, 54501A7100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unbranded aftermarket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e CJQT304781401AZ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Cars the Supplier Lists\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKia Forte, 2014–2018, all engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKia Forte Koup, 2014–2017, all engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKia Forte5, 2014–2018, all engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotice that the Koup listing stops at 2017 while the saloon and the Forte5 hatchback run to 2018. The 2019 and later Forte is a new generation and is not listed. To be sure about your own car:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the Kia part number.\u003c\/strong\u003e The references 54500-A7000, 54500-A7100, 54501-A7000 and 54501-A7100 are Kia-format numbers. Ask a dealer which lower arm number your VIN calls for and compare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the build date.\u003c\/strong\u003e A car registered in early 2014 may be the previous generation. The build plate in the driver's door opening gives the production date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare old and new.\u003c\/strong\u003e Look at the bushing positions and the ball joint stud against the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSend us the VIN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e and we will help you check before you spend anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Worn Lower Arms Show Up on a Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA knock or rattle from one front corner over small bumps at low speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA creak when turning the wheel while parking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe car drifting to one side and needing steady correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe steering wheel sitting off-centre after hitting a pothole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeathered or one-sided wear on the front tyres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA split ball joint boot with grease thrown around it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ball joint with real play in it is not something to leave. If it separates, the wheel can fold under the car. Get it looked at promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes for Fitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen the wheel nuts on the ground, then raise the front and support it on stands under the body, not under the arms you are removing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease the ball joint from the knuckle, then remove the front and rear inner bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the subframe mounting points for rust or damage while the arm is out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang the new arm with all bolts finger-tight. Load the suspension to ride height before the final torque, so the rubber bushings sit in their neutral position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten to the values in the Kia workshop manual and fit new self-locking nuts where the manual calls for them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave the alignment checked. Toe changes whenever a lower arm is replaced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier recommends professional installation. This is a safety-critical part, so if you are not set up for suspension work, hand it to a qualified mechanic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSteel Arms with a Powder-Coated Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arms are steel, as listed by the supplier, and the powder coating is there to resist rust and corrosion. The bushings are rubber, which keeps the ride quiet. The supplier also says the parts are quality tested for ease of installation and durability; we repeat that as the supplier's statement and have no separate test results to show you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Buys This Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly Forte owners whose car has failed an inspection on ball joint play or bushing wear, drivers chasing a front-end knock, and small garages that want a left and right pair ready to fit. It also makes sense if one side has failed and the car has covered enough distance that the other side cannot be far behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the set fit the Forte5 hatchback?\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier lists the Forte5 for 2014–2018, all engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a genuine Kia part?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is an unbranded aftermarket set. The Kia-format numbers are cross-references, and this is not a genuine part of the vehicle maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the ball joints replaceable separately later?\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier does not say. Treat each arm as a complete unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy the Kia Forte Lower Control Arms at Easy Life Markets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the driver and passenger side pair here. The current price and availability are shown on this page. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/return-refund-policy\"\u003ereturn and refund policy\u003c\/a\u003e sets out how returns work, so please read it first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2009-2014-maxima-lower-control-arms\"\u003e2009-2014 Maxima lower control arms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ford-c-max-lower-control-arms-2013-2016\"\u003eFord C-Max lower control arms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2014-2019-corolla-steering-rack\"\u003e2014-2019 Corolla steering rack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/control-arms\"\u003econtrol arms\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ball-joints\"\u003eball joints\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension-steering\"\u003esuspension and steering\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotice:\u003c\/strong\u003e California Prop 65 Warning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/06a08888-003d-4b63-95a7-6f794310a8b1.jpg\" alt=\"Kia Forte lower control arms, front pair with ball joints\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/cea9e6e0-310a-4851-a085-0149e9b3998c.jpg\" alt=\"Kia Forte front lower control arm with ball joint, view 2\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/c99b3e84-8761-420b-99cb-67d26051ccaa.jpg\" alt=\"Kia Forte front lower control arm with ball joint, view 3\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/7e738ad6-a63e-4ed6-a708-da41c1c89598.jpg\" alt=\"Kia Forte front lower control arm with ball joint, view 4\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/0034d463-2ea5-4528-8792-32f0bfb37db1.jpg\" alt=\"Kia Forte front lower control arm with ball joint, view 5\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/c2d4b55b-e128-4645-ae6d-26a22f0511bb.jpg\" alt=\"Kia Forte front lower control arm with ball joint, view 6\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"easylife markets","offers":[{"title":"55086824","offer_id":46973681107105,"sku":"CJQT304781401AZ","price":424.96,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/2086\/9537\/files\/c89cdd6b-691f-4f08-a5df-0a8ddf5090ca.jpg?v=1788625781","url":"https:\/\/easylifemarketplace.com\/products\/kia-forte-lower-control-arms-2014-2018","provider":"Easy Life Markets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}