MX-5 Suspension Arms
Suspension arms are the key to your car’s handling, allowing drivers to steer the car while the wheels move over bumps and dips in the road. The control arms form the lower link of your car’s suspension and serve as a connection point between the wheels and the chassis of your MX-5.
The nimble Mazda MX-5 is known for its exceptional handling (originally inspired by its spiritual predecessor, the Lotus Elan), offering a level of agility and cornering that few other daily-driven cars can manage. With that in mind, an adjustable suspension upgrade — like the Destroy or Die Adjustable Front Lower Control Arms for the Mazda MX-5 NA & NB — is a great idea if you’re keen to make drifts more predictable. These lower control arms are designed to have massive wheel clearance for extreme steering angles, with no trimming of the chassis or bodywork required.
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About our range of MX-5 Suspension Arms
If you want more control from your steering and handling, have a browse through our extensive selection, including the Cybul Front Lower Control Arms, which provide massive amounts of adjustment on NA and NB MX-5’s. The addition of rod ends located on the innermost part of the suspension arm allows the caster to be fine-tuned when adjusted individually.
If you require a factory replacement for the upper arm, we also provide a range of direct replacements — such as the BGA Front Upper Suspension Arm for the Mazda MX-5 NA. This direct replacement comes with a brand-new ball joint and rubber bushes to keep your MX-5 roadworthy, too.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between upper and lower suspension arms?
The upper and lower control arms are two parts of the same system, but aren’t interchangeable. The lower control arm supports the weight of your car and absorbs the bumps in the road, so it needs to be more robust than the upper control arm.
The A-shaped upper control arm enables controlled wheel movement and alignment, but it doesn’t need to be as strong as it’s not subjected to the same forces.
How do I know if my suspension arm is bad or broken?
If your suspension arm is damaged or worn out, you’ll likely notice increased tyre wear, excessive vibration, abnormal noise and/or wandering steering. A control or suspension arm’s job is to keep a car stable while it’s moving, so if one is damaged, the alignment can be impacted — which may then increase wear and tear, too.
Do potholes damage suspension?
Potholes can damage suspension quite badly, depending on the size of the pothole and how hard you hit it. When your car hits a pothole, it can rock the entire suspension system, especially on lower-slung cars like Mazda MX-5s.
Spotting damage to suspension parts can be tricky, but your car swaying on turns, sitting lower in the front or backend, and the car dipping down low at the front when you brake are all signs of duff suspension. This should be looked at by a professional immediately, as it’s unsafe to drive your car with a damaged suspension system.