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Febi Bilstein
Hard Parts

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For more than 160 years Febi Bilstein has been manufacturing precision metal parts. With more than 20,000 items in their range, you can be sure of one thing: Febi Bilstein have the part. They pride themselves with one of the shortest delivery times and an extensive distribution network that extends into 130 different countries. In the free market of motor vehicle spare parts Febi Bilstein is one of the international market leaders, with offices in 69 countries ensureing they are never far from their customers.

Ball Joints

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The ball joint and the tie rod end work hand in hand in providing your vehicle excellent steering and handling. Without these two, it would be very hard for you to control the movement of your vehicle’s front wheels, especially when changing directions. The motion of the front wheels must be controlled in any type of road condition. There must be a regular inspection of the ball joint so that you will be able to know if it already needs replacement. The steering mechanism must be in perfect condition in order to ensure a safe drive.

Control Arms

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One of the parts that your vehicle should have is the Febi control arm. The role of this suspension part is to manage the motion of the wheels in relation to the vehicle's body. This is achieved by making the connection of the front wheels tight and aligned so that good steering control can be achieved. Every wheel in the front section of the vehicle has an assigned control arm for independent response to the road conditions. There is an upper and lower arm for every set of control arm. As a correct practice, both control arms must be replaced even if only one is damaged to attain better stability.

Sway Bar Links

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The sway bar link is what prevents your vehicle from overturning it connects both front wheel suspensions. When connected together, there is a complimentary action in the front suspension which happens the moment your vehicle attempts to turn. To reduce the amount of body roll, the unloading action of the inside suspension confronts the loading action of the outside suspension, and this can also be done vice versa. You must have a reliable link in your auto suspension, and among those that you can trust is the Febi sway bar link.

Tie Rod End

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One part is the tie rod end which is a component of the steering system. Its location is between the steering rack and the steering knuckle, all found underneath your vehicle. The front wheels are the ones served by the tie rod end. The wheels at the front can be manoeuvred because there is a tie rod end that transmits the force necessary to move them. This component takes a lot of punishment every kilometre that you travel, and it is among the first parts of the steering system to feel the stress of heavy road vibration and the harsh impact brought by bumps and potholes.