Product Details
Whiteline Front Lower Radius Arm Bushing Kit is made for the 1996-2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS, GLX. Order it as part number KCA422. The listing names the GLS and GLX trims. This part is for the front of the vehicle. The kit contains 2 shell bushings, 2 tubes, an install guide, and grease. The chassis code on the listing is B5. Application note: Adds +/- 0.5 degrees Caster.
This kit does more than replace rubber. Its offset design moves the pivot point of the lower control arm to add positive caster and change how the front end resists dive under braking, which improves straight-line stability and turn-in feel.
Whiteline rates the install as difficult and lists about 3 hours. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground.
Features
- Bushing material: The bushing material is polyurethane, a firmer choice than rubber.
- Grease: Moly grease is supplied to prolong the life of the parts.
- Bushing compound: A synthetic elastomer compound resists oil, grease, ozone, and weathering.
- Finish: The metal parts are powder coated for durability.
- Bonded design: The bushing is bonded for strength where loads are highest.
- Corrosion protection: Plated finish keeps rust off the hardware.
Specifications
| Part Number | KCA422 |
| Part Name | Radius Arm Bushing |
| Vehicle | 1996-2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS, GLX |
| Chassis Code | B5 |
| Bushing Color | Black |
| Bushing Material | Polyurethane |
| Color | Black |
| Installation Difficulty | Difficult |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 3 |
| Kit Contents | 2 Shell Bushings, 2 Tubes, Install Guide, Grease |
| Material | Polyurethane |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | Adds +/- 0.5 Deg Caster |