Front Lower Control Arms for 2014-2018 Kia Forte, Forte Koup & Forte5

Front Lower Control Arms for the Forte, Forte Koup, and Forte5

This is a pair of front lower control arms with ball joints, one for the driver side and one for the passenger side, built for the 2014-2018 Kia Forte, 2014-2017 Forte Koup, and 2014-2018 Forte5, across all engine options. If your Forte is wandering slightly on the highway, clunking over bumps, or showing uneven tire wear on the front end, worn control arm bushings or a failing ball joint are common causes on this generation of Forte.

Why One Control Arm Set Covers the Sedan, Coupe, and Hatchback

The Forte sedan, the two-door Forte Koup, and the Forte5 hatchback all share the same front subframe and suspension geometry underneath their different body styles, since Kia built all three on a common compact platform during this generation. Because the front lower control arm mounts to that shared subframe and steering knuckle rather than to anything specific to a particular body style, the same left and right control arm pair fits all three variants regardless of whether the car has two doors, four doors, or a hatchback rear end.

Key Features

• Cross-referenced to OE numbers 1027841, 1027842, 54501A7000, and 54500A7000
• Includes premium ball joints and high-quality rubber bushings
• Powder-coated steel finish resists rust and corrosion
• Sold as a driver side and passenger side pair

Specifications

• Material: Steel with powder-coated finish
• Bushing type: Rubber
• Placement: Front, left and right
• Quantity: 2 control arms (1 driver side, 1 passenger side)
• Condition: New

Compatibility

Fits the 2014-2018 Kia Forte, 2014-2017 Forte Koup, and 2014-2018 Forte5, across all engine options. Because control arm geometry can occasionally differ on performance-oriented trims with upgraded suspension, it's worth confirming your specific trim before ordering if your Forte has a sport-tuned suspension package.

Signs Your Control Arms Need Replacing

Worn front control arms on the Forte typically show up as a clunking or knocking noise over bumps and potholes, a vehicle that wanders or feels vague on the highway, uneven or premature tire wear on the front end, or a noticeable vibration through the steering wheel at certain speeds. Because the ball joint at the end of the control arm is what actually connects to the steering knuckle, a worn or failing ball joint specifically can also cause a clunk when turning the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary or moving slowly.

Why Replace the Complete Control Arm Assembly

The ball joint on this control arm is pressed in and riveted at the factory rather than sold as a separately serviceable part, which is why replacing the complete arm with its integrated ball joint and bushings is the standard repair rather than attempting to press in a new ball joint on its own. Starting with a new, fully assembled control arm means the bushings, ball joint, and arm itself are all fresh and properly matched together, avoiding the uneven wear that can result from replacing only one worn component while the others remain original.

Installation Notes

Replacing these control arms means raising and supporting the front of the vehicle, removing the wheel, disconnecting the ball joint from the steering knuckle and the control arm's bushings from the subframe, and installing the new arm in reverse order before torquing all hardware to specification. Because control arm bolts are often torqued to their final specification with the vehicle's full weight on the suspension rather than while it's raised, planning to lower the vehicle before the final torque step will give a more accurate result.

Ordering Information

This control arm set is in stock and ships ready to install. Our Shipping Information page covers current timelines, and our Warranty and Returns pages explain what to do if anything isn't right on arrival. Not sure this matches your specific Forte's trim? Our Request a Part page is the fastest way to confirm before you order.

Related Parts

This control arm set is listed in our Kia collection, along with our Suspension collection, where you'll find other suspension components for the Forte, Forte Koup, and Forte5.