Cusco Front Lower Arm Pillowball Bushing

2012–2025 Toyota GT86 / Subaru BRZ / 2013–2025 Subaru GR86 2.0L Flat-4

Part #: 965 464 AV

Overview

The Cusco Front Lower Arm Pillowball Bushing is a high-performance suspension upgrade designed specifically for enthusiasts seeking improved handling and steering precision. Engineered for the Toyota GT86, Subaru BRZ, and Subaru GR86 models, this pillowball bushing replaces the factory rubber bushings with high-precision pillow balls that provide a more direct connection between the suspension components and the chassis. This upgrade helps reduce alignment changes caused by suspension movement, ensuring your vehicle maintains optimal alignment settings during spirited driving or track use.

Perfect for performance drivers, track day enthusiasts, and those looking to enhance their vehicle's cornering capabilities, the Cusco pillowball bushing delivers a noticeable improvement in steering response and straight-line stability. Its robust construction and precision design allow your suspension to perform at its best, translating to more predictable handling and increased confidence behind the wheel.

Key Features

The Cusco Front Lower Arm Pillowball Bushing incorporates several advanced features to maximize performance and durability:

• High-precision pillow balls made from durable materials, often used in racing vehicles, ensuring minimal deflection and maximum responsiveness.
• Reduces alignment changes caused by suspension load and movement, maintaining consistent handling characteristics.
• Constructed with rubber boots to protect against dirt, dust, and debris, extending the lifespan of the pillowball components.
• Designed to replace factory rubber bushings, providing a more direct and responsive connection in the suspension system.
• Made by Cusco, a trusted name in motorsport and performance suspension components, ensuring quality and reliability.
• Engineered for aggressive driving, track use, and spirited street performance, helping you get the most out of your vehicle's chassis dynamics.
• Improves steering feel and cornering precision by reducing unwanted suspension flex and play.
• Manufactured with high-precision machining and TIG welding for durability and exact fitment.

Construction & Design

The Cusco pillowball bushing features a robust design utilizing high-quality pillow balls crafted from hardened steel or similar durable materials. The housing is precisely machined to fit the factory suspension mounting points, ensuring a seamless installation. Rubber boots are included to shield the pillow balls from dirt, water, and debris, which is critical for maintaining smooth operation over time. The use of high-precision pillow balls eliminates compression or deflection typical of rubber bushings, allowing your suspension to perform at its full potential. This design ensures that the original suspension performance is fully demonstrated, providing a more direct and responsive driving experience.

Performance & Sound

By replacing factory rubber bushings with pillowball components, this upgrade significantly enhances steering response and cornering stability. The increased rigidity translates to more precise handling and improved feedback from the road. While this modification may introduce a slightly firmer feel in the suspension, it is a worthwhile trade-off for enthusiasts seeking maximum control and performance. The pillowball design also contributes to a more engaging driving sound, especially during aggressive cornering or spirited driving sessions.

Installation & Fitment

The Cusco Front Lower Arm Pillowball Bushing is a direct bolt-on upgrade that requires no cutting or major modifications. It is designed to fit perfectly into the factory suspension mounting points on the Toyota GT86, Subaru BRZ, and Subaru GR86 models from 2012 to 2025. Basic mechanical skills and standard tools are sufficient for installation, which typically involves removing the lower arm from the vehicle and replacing the factory bushings with the pillowball units. No special tuning or alignment adjustments are necessary, but it is recommended to have a professional alignment after installation to ensure optimal handling and tire wear.

• Direct replacement for factory rubber bushings
• No cutting, drilling, or complex modifications required
• Suitable for street, track, and spirited driving applications

What's Included

• Front Lower Arm Pillowball Bushing (pair)
• Rubber boots for protection
• Installation hardware and instructions

Ideal For

• Performance enthusiasts seeking improved steering response
• Track day drivers aiming for better cornering stability
• Owners looking to reduce suspension flex and maintain alignment
• Anyone wanting to maximize the handling capabilities of their Toyota GT86, Subaru BRZ, or Subaru GR86

Emissions Note

This product is designed for off-road or racing use only and may not be legal for street use in all regions. Please check local regulations before installation.