ZZP Ecotec Spherical Control Arm Bushings

Our ZZPerformance spherical control arm bushings (CABs) are an excellent upgrade if you're looking to tighten up the handling on your Delta chassis Ecotec powered vehicle. These bushings are a full metal spherical joint that replaces the stock rubber bushing at the rear of the control arm; they're also referred to as trailing control arm bushings. 

A spherical bearing uses a ball and socket design that resists deflection and flex under load, meaning more of the cornering forces are transferred to the strut/spring as intended, rather than a rubber bushing that will flex. When you're looking to get the most handling capability out of your vehicle, reducing the amount of rubber in the suspension is always a good idea. Since these bushings are a spherical bearing they may induce more NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) into the cabin; however they are sealed with a rubber boot so you do not have to worry about road salt and debris. These bushings are a step above our solid control arm bushings in terms of performance.

Installation note: These bearings are intended to be a tight press fit into the control arm; because of this heat will be needed on the bushing end of the control arm prior to installation (once original bushing is removed). A manual or hydraulic press is required for install.

We now offer our spherical control arm bushings pre-installed to our aluminum control arms, found here. 

These bushings are intended only for the FE3/FE5 aluminum control arms. Will NOT fit stamped steel control arms. Fits: Chevrolet Cobalt SS, Chevrolet HHR SS, Pontiac G5, and Saturn Ion Redline.  Will fit base model versions of those vehicles if you have installed aluminum control arms.