Product Details

This Whiteline Rear Upper Outer Control Arm Bushing Kit fits the 2001-2003 Subaru Outback VDC (BE/BH). Whiteline's note for this fit: On-Car Adjustable Allows +/- 1.25 degrees. This part is for the rear of the vehicle. You receive 4 bushings and 2 tubes. Part number KCA399.

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. The polyurethane used here deflects much less than the original rubber under the same load.

Installation is rated moderate, with about 3 hours of work listed. Plan on a wheel alignment afterward. We also list Adjustable Rear Sway Bar Link, 14mm Adjustable Front Camber Bolts, and Front Steering Rack And Pinion Mount Bushing for the Outback.

Features

  • Material: The part is made of polyurethane.
  • Camber adjustment: Helps hold the tire flatter on the road by correcting camber changes through roll.
  • Bushing compound: Oil, grease, ozone, and weather do not break down the synthetic elastomer used in the bushings.
  • Self-lubricating: The bushing carries its own grease supply in internal reservoirs, so it keeps moving freely.
  • Grease: Molybdenum disulfide grease comes with it for a longer service life.
  • Corrosion protection: Rust protection comes from plating on the metal parts.
Specifications
Part Number KCA399
Part Name Control Arm Bushing
Vehicle 2001-2003 Subaru Outback VDC
Drivetrain AWD
Chassis Code BE/BH
Bushing 1 Inner Diameter 12.2 mm
Bushing 1 Outer Diameter 34 mm
Bushing Quantity 4 Bushings
Grade Type Performance
Inside Diameter 12 mm
Installation Difficulty Moderate
Installation Time (hrs) 3
Kit Contents 4 Bushings, 2 Tubes
Material Polyurethane
Mounting Hardware Included No
Outside Diameter 34 mm
Vehicle Placement Rear
Wheel Alignment Required Yes
Notes On-Car Adjustable Allows +/- 1.25 Degrees;

Vehicle fitment

This product fits the vehicles listed below.

YearMakeModelDrivetrainNotes
2001SubaruOutbackAWDOn-Car Adjustable Allows +/- 1.25 Degrees;
2002SubaruOutbackAWDOn-Car Adjustable Allows +/- 1.25 Degrees;
2003SubaruOutbackAWDOn-Car Adjustable Allows +/- 1.25 Degrees;

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