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- WHITELINE bushing kits with part numbers from W00001 to WZZZZZ and KSK000 to KSKZZZ (Bushing Kits) are covered for their lifetime.
WHITELINE performance products include sway bar/ anti-roll-kits (excluding installation components) and bracing and alignment kits with part numbers from BAF000 to BZZZZZ, KCA000 to KCAZZZ, KSB000 to KSBZZZ, KLC000 to KLCZZZ and KDT000 to KDTZZZ (Performance Products) are covered for 3 years from the date of original installation.
Front Control Arm Bushings - Mazda Mazda 3 - w53286
Whiteline Control Arm Bushings
A control arm bushing plays a vital role in a suspension. Replace those faulty O.E. rubber bushings with Whiteline's synthetic elastomer control arm bushings. These elastomer bushings provide the longevity and performance needed to maximize a suspension's efficiency.
Whiteline's synthetic elastomer is a firmer bushing than the O.E. Not only does this increase the longevity of the bushing, but it gives the suspension a boost in handling performance. With a firmer bushing, there will be a slight increase in NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness), but most drivers prefer the boost in performance in spite of that.
The Faulty O.E.
As your suspension travels, a rubber control arm bushing is repeatedly stretching and flexing. After a while, the center sleeve begins to sag and your suspension alignment is throw out of whack. The sagging will go on until the rubber fails completely.
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starstarstarstarstar" Review 2 Years Later "
These didnt last one year. After approximately 9 months, there was a large amount of play. I could grab the wheel with my hands, pull and shake, and I could see plenty of free play. I sent a video of the free play to Diverse Suspension Technologies as proof. I was told that I would have to ship the bushings back at MY COST and that I would receive replacements afterward. I stated didnt have 1 to 2 weeks to be without an operable car as it was my only transportation and needed immediate transportation, therefore, I had to purchase locally available complete control arm assemblies (bushings arent available separately for this car). As a result, I preferred a refund. I was told the warranty would be only honored through replacement and no exception would be made. Was I supposed to rent a car to commute to work, etc for 1 -2 weeks?!?? This would cost as much if not more than the cost of the bushings. Needless to say, I am extremely disappointed in the product and more so in the vendors unwillingness to stand behind the product. This is unethical and unacceptable. That being said, I will never purchase from Direct Suspension Technologies and will make sure to pass the word on to others. Social media and word of mouth is a powerful thing, gentlemen. Editors Note: DST tried to work with this customer. We did get the pictures and video showing the issue he was having. Since we do not have a traditional store front where you can bring the failed part to, we have the customer to send us the part for inspection. He had an option to purchase the replacement bushings (from DST) and after installing the replacements send us the failed bushings for inspection. Once it is determined the bushing did fail (not from abuse, accident or racing) DST would have refunded the customer in full for the purchase of the failed bushings. Customer refused to do this.
verified_user Verified Buyer - Anthony Gonzalez - . Whiteline w53286 - 5 out of 5starstarstarstarstar" Review 2 Years Later "
Good product and great fitment.
verified_user Verified Buyer - Adam Baines - . Whiteline w53286 - 5 out of 5