Product Details
This Whiteline Front Lower Inner Forward Control Arm Bushing Kit fits the 2011-2020 Kia Optima. The part number is W53679. You receive 4 bushings and 2 tubes. This part is for the front of the vehicle.
Every time the wheel moves, the control arm swings on its bushings. When they are soft or worn, the arm shifts under load, the alignment changes as the car moves, and steering and braking feel less precise. A stiffer bushing cuts that unwanted movement while still letting the arm pivot freely. The polyurethane used here deflects much less than the original rubber under the same load.
Expect a moderate job of about 3 hours. An alignment is required after installation. Working on the same car? We also list 14mm Adjustable Front Camber Bolts and Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arm Set for the Optima.
Features
- Self-lubricating: Grease reservoirs inside the bushing feed lubrication as it moves.
- Bushing compound: A synthetic elastomer compound resists oil, grease, ozone, and weathering.
- Bushing material: The bushing material is polyurethane, a firmer choice than rubber.
- Serviceable: A grease fitting is included, so the part can be re-greased as it ages.
- Install guide: An install guide comes in the box.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53679 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushings |
| Vehicle | 2011-2020 Kia Optima |
| Chassis Code | TF/JF |
| Bushing 1 Inner Diameter | 12.2 mm |
| Bushing 1 Length | 55 mm |
| Bushing 1 Outer Diameter | 37.8 mm |
| Bushing Color | Black |
| Bushing Material | Polyurethane |
| Bushing Quantity | 4 Bushings |
| Durometer | 85 |
| Grade Type | Performance |
| Grease Fitting Included | No |
| Greaseable | Yes |
| Installation Difficulty | Moderate |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 3 |
| Kit Contents | 4 Bushings, 2 Tubes |
| Universal or Specific Fit | Specific Fit |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | - |
Fitment for Optima control arm bushings
Fits the 2011-2020 Kia Optima. Each model year is listed below.