Product Details
This Whiteline Front Control Arm Lower Inner Front Bushing fits the 2008-2025 Subaru Forester. Included: 4 bushings and 2 tubes. Position: front. Whiteline part number: W0506.
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 difficult, with about 2.5 hours of work listed. Plan on a wheel alignment afterward. Working on the same car? We also list Adjustable Rear Sway Bar Link, 14mm Adjustable Front Camber Bolts, and Adjustable Sway Bar Vehicle Link Kit for the Forester.
Features
- Bushing compound: The elastomer formulation is chosen to shrug off oil, grease, ozone, and the elements.
- Finish: A powder coated finish resists corrosion and wear.
- Corrosion protection: The hardware is plated to stand up to road conditions.
- Self-lubricating: Internal grease reservoirs keep the bushing lubricated as it works.
- Grease: Molybdenum disulfide grease comes with it for a longer service life.
- Material: The part is made of polyurethane.
Specifications
| Part Number | W0506 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushing |
| Vehicle | 2008-2025 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X, Sports 2.5 XT, X L.L. Bean Edition |
| Chassis Code | SH/SJ/SGP |
| Bushing 1 Inner Diameter | 12.2 mm |
| Bushing 1 Outer Diameter | 37.4 mm |
| Bushing Quantity | 4 Bushings |
| Grade Type | Performance |
| Installation Difficulty | Difficult |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 2.5 |
| Kit Contents | 4 Bushings, 2 Tubes |
| Material | Polyurethane |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | - |