Product Details
Made to fit the 1983 Ford Mustang GL, GLX, Turbo GT, the Front Lower Inner Control Arm Bushing from Whiteline. Part number W53503. The listing names the GL, GLX, and Turbo GT trims. The kit contains 2 shell bushings, 2 tubes, and grease. Whiteline's note for this fit: Exclude HD suspension. It is listed for the Fox chassis. It goes on the front of the vehicle.
Bushings work out of sight, but they decide how well a suspension holds its geometry. A soft or tired control arm bushing allows play that shows up as vague steering, a wandering feel under braking, or a clunk over bumps. Fitting a firmer one takes that slack out. The polyurethane used here deflects much less than the original rubber under the same load.
Installation is rated difficult, with about 2 hours of work listed. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground. Other Whiteline parts we list for the Mustang: Front Lower Ball Joint, Rear Upper Control Arms, and 26mm Non-Adjustable Rear Sway Bar.
Features
- Bushing compound: A synthetic elastomer compound resists oil, grease, ozone, and weathering.
- Grease: Supplied with molybdenum disulfide grease for extended service life.
- Corrosion protection: The hardware is plated to stand up to road conditions.
- Self-lubricating: Grease reservoirs inside the bushing feed lubrication as it moves.
- Compliance voids: Voids molded into the bushing allow suspension articulation and soften sharp road inputs.
- Material: Made from polyurethane.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53503 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushing |
| Vehicle | 1983 Ford Mustang GL, GLX, Turbo GT |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Chassis Code | Fox |
| Bushing 1 Inner Diameter | 16.2 mm |
| Bushing 1 Outer Diameter | 48.1 mm |
| Bushing Quantity | 2 Shell Bushings |
| Grade Type | Regular |
| Installation Difficulty | Difficult |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 2 |
| Kit Contents | 2 Shell Bushings, 2 Tubes, Grease |
| Material | Polyurethane |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | Exclude HD suspension |

