The ball joint of your Mini vehicle is composed of solid steel, socket and bearing stud housed in a steel casing. Its bearing stud is not just threaded but also tapered and fitted into a tapered hole in the vehicle's steering knuckle. There's a protective boot that helps in preventing dirt from getting into the ball joint assembly. Almost every car and light trucks on the road today enjoy ball joints on their front-end. Automobiles featuring the usual suspension systems make use of a lower and an upper ball joint per wheel while vehicles outfitted with MacPherson strut suspension has an upper strut bearing an a lower ball joint. The main reason why vehicles employ ball joints is that these components act as the pivot points between the suspension and the tires. Also, they can support weight and can be utilized in making wheel alignment settings. No matter what type of ball joints your Mini vehicle has, we have the finest replacements in case you need them. We carry top of the line Mini ball joints that are made from high-quality materials and with outstanding craftsmanship. With good-quality ball joints from us, problems associated with defective ball joints can surely be prevented.