Deep Dive: RalliTEK Lifted Front Lower Control Arm Bushings

Deep Dive: RalliTEK Lifted Front Lower Control Arm Bushings

When you lift your Subaru, you change more than just ride height. You also change the operating angles of the suspension. One of the parts that takes the biggest hit from this is the front lower control arm rear bushing.

From the factory, Subaru designed these bushings to work within a fairly limited range of motion. The OEM bushings operate at about a 17° working angle, which is perfectly fine at stock ride height. But once you add a lift, the control arm angle increases, and those bushings are forced to operate beyond what they were designed for.

The result is something many lifted Subaru owners are familiar with:

• Premature tearing of the rubber bushing
• Clunking or popping noises under braking or acceleration
• Sloppy or vague steering feel
• Constantly replacing worn-out factory bushings

This is exactly the problem the RalliTEK Lifted Front Lower Control Arm Bushings were designed to solve.

Designed Specifically for Lifted Subarus

Instead of forcing a factory style bushing to survive in a lifted suspension, we redesigned the system around the geometry of a lifted vehicle.

Our bushings feature a 23° working angle, giving them significantly more articulation than the OEM design. This allows the control arm to move through its full range of motion without binding or overstressing the joint.

The result is proper suspension movement with none of the excessive strain that destroys factory bushings.

True COM Bearing Construction

These are not just upgraded rubber bushings.

The RalliTEK bushings use a true COM bearing design housed in forged chromoly. This construction provides far greater strength and durability compared to factory rubber bushings while allowing smooth and precise articulation.

Benefits include:

• Increased articulation for lifted suspension geometry
• More precise steering feedback
• Increased durability under off-road use
• Eliminates premature bushing failure caused by lifts

In simple terms, these bushings are built to handle the suspension angles that lifted Subarus create.

Built for Real World Conditions

Off-road driving means mud, dirt, water, and debris are constantly trying to work their way into suspension components.

That is why these bushings are equipped with poly boots to seal the bearing from contaminants. The boots help keep dirt and debris out so the bushings stay quiet and operate smoothly, whether the vehicle is a daily driver or a weekend trail rig.

The Upgrade Your Lifted Subaru Actually Needs

Many Subaru owners install lift kits without realizing how much extra stress is placed on the factory control arm bushings. Over time, that stress leads to noise, wear, and degraded handling.

The RalliTEK Lifted Front Lower Control Arm Bushings are built specifically to correct that issue.

More articulation.
Stronger materials.
Better steering feel.
And no more destroying factory bushings every time you lift your Subaru.

If you are running a lifted Subaru and want suspension components that are designed for the job, this is the upgrade that brings everything back into proper alignment.