Product Details
This Whiteline Front Control Arm Lower Inner Rear Bushing fits the 2008 Volkswagen R32. Application note: Standard Replacement. The part number is W53196. This part is for the front of the vehicle. In the box: 2 bushings.
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 difficult and lists about 3 hours. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground. Other Whiteline parts we list for the Volkswagen R32: Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arm Set, Adjustable Front Sway Bar Link, and Front and Rear Sway Bar Kit.
Features
- Self-lubricating: Internal grease reservoirs keep the bushing lubricated as it works.
- Install guide: Whiteline packs an install guide with it.
- Material: Made from polyurethane.
- Grease: Molybdenum disulfide grease comes with it for a longer service life.
- Bushing compound: The elastomer formulation is chosen to shrug off oil, grease, ozone, and the elements.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53196 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushing |
| Vehicle | 2008 Volkswagen R32 |
| Chassis Code | 1K |
| Bushing 1 Inner Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Bushing 1 Outer Diameter | 62.2 mm |
| Bushing Quantity | 2 Bushings |
| Grade Type | Regular |
| Installation Difficulty | Difficult |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 3 |
| Kit Contents | 2 Bushings |
| Material | Polyurethane |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | Standard Replacement |