Product Details
This Whiteline Front Upper and Lower Control Arm Bushing Kit fits the 1974-1979 Pontiac Catalina. It goes on the front of the vehicle. It is listed for the B-Body chassis. Whiteline part number: W56430. The kit contains 8 shell bushings, 8 tubes, and grease.
A control arm bushing is the pivot where the arm joins the chassis or the wheel carrier. Factory rubber is chosen for quiet and comfort, so it squashes under braking, acceleration, and cornering and lets the arm move more than it should. A firmer replacement keeps the arm where it belongs, which steadies the alignment and gives the car a more consistent feel. Polyurethane resists deflection far better than the soft rubber it replaces.
Installation is rated difficult, with about 3 hours of work listed. An alignment is required after installation. Other Whiteline parts we list for the Catalina: Body Mount Bushing Kit and Ball Joint Boot Kit.
Features
- Grease: Supplied with molybdenum disulfide grease for extended service life.
- Self-lubricating: Grease reservoirs inside the bushing feed lubrication as it moves.
- Bushing compound: Oil, grease, ozone, and weather do not break down the synthetic elastomer used in the bushings.
- Install guide: Written install instructions are included with the part.
- Easy to fit: Designed for an easy install with ordinary shop equipment.
- Bushing material: Made of polyurethane, which resists deflection better than soft rubber.
Specifications
| Part Number | W56430 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushings |
| Vehicle | 1974-1979 Pontiac Catalina |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Chassis Code | B-Body |
| Bushing Color | Black |
| Bushing Material | Polyurethane |
| Color | Black |
| Durometer | 85 |
| Installation Difficulty | Difficult |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 3 |
| Kit Contents | 8 Shell Bushings, 8 Tubes, Grease |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | - |