Product Details
This Whiteline Front Lower Inner Rear Control Arm Bushing Kit - Double Offset fits the 2005-2007 Smart ForFour. Position: front. Part number W53383. Application note: Suits Models 8/2002: on, adds 0.5 degrees caster. Lower inner rear bushing. In the box: 2 shell bushings.
Caster is the forward or backward lean of the steering axis, and more positive caster generally helps stability and steering return. This control arm bushing is made to add positive caster and alter anti-dive geometry, using a bushing swap rather than a major rebuild.
Whiteline rates the install as difficult and lists about 2.5 hours. Plan on a wheel alignment afterward.
Features
- Easy to fit: Installation does not call for special skills or tools.
- Bushing compound: The bushing material stands up to oil, grease, ozone, and weather.
- Material: The part is made of polyurethane.
- Self-lubricating: The bushing carries its own grease supply in internal reservoirs, so it keeps moving freely.
- Install guide: Instructions for fitting are packed in the box.
- Grease: Molybdenum disulfide grease is included to help the parts last.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53383 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushings |
| Vehicle | 2005-2007 Smart Forfour |
| Chassis Code | W454 |
| Bushing 1 Inner Diameter | 14.3 mm |
| Bushing 1 Outer Diameter | 60.2 mm |
| Bushing Quantity | 2 Shell Bushings |
| Grade Type | Regular |
| Installation Difficulty | Difficult |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 2.5 |
| Kit Contents | 2 Shell Bushings |
| Material | Polyurethane |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | 60mm OD - suits Models 8/2002 - on, adds 0.5deg caster. lower inner rear bushing |