Product Details
This Whiteline Rear Upper Outer Control Arm Bushing Kit fits the 2004 Subaru Outback (BP). Whiteline's note for this fit: On-Car Adjustable Allows +/- 1.25 degrees. Whiteline part number: KCA399. This part is for the rear of the vehicle. In the box: 4 bushings and 2 tubes.
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.
Whiteline rates the install as moderate and lists about 3 hours. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground. To go with it on the Outback, see Adjustable Rear Sway Bar Link, 14mm Adjustable Front Camber Bolts, and Front Steering Rack And Pinion Mount Bushing.
Features
- Grease: Molybdenum disulfide grease is included to help the parts last.
- Material: Built from polyurethane.
- Corrosion protection: Plated finish keeps rust off the hardware.
- Camber adjustment: Designed to optimize camber alignment and offset the effect of body roll and tire roll in corners.
- Bushing compound: Oil, grease, ozone, and weather do not break down the synthetic elastomer used in the bushings.
- Finish: The metal parts are powder coated for durability.
Specifications
| Part Number | KCA399 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushing |
| Vehicle | 2004 Subaru Outback |
| Chassis Code | BP |
| 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; |