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Lower Control Arm Bushings

This vehicle utilizes silicone-filled hydro-bushings in the front lower control arms. This specially calibrated bushing improves control while braking by causing a precalibrated level of toe-in to occur at the relevant wheel under heavy braking. This independent toe angle change at each wheel improves control when braking with split-road friction conditions (dry pavement one side and ice on the other).
The hydro-bushings also limit the impact of road input and/or tire imbalance.