{"product_id":"afe-control-arm-bushing-sleeve-set-c5-c6-corvette-1997-2013","title":"aFe Control Arm Bushing\/Sleeve Set C5 \/ C6 Corvette (1997-2013)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprove the handling, steering precision, and suspension response of your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC5 or C6 Corvette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the aFe CONTROL PFADT Series Control Arm Bushing Set. Engineered to reduce excessive suspension movement, this comprehensive polyurethane bushing kit provides more consistent control arm positioning during cornering, braking, and acceleration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory rubber control arm bushings are designed to prioritize ride comfort, but their flexibility can allow significant deflection under demanding driving conditions. According to aFe, factory bushings can deflect more than 1\/4 inch during cornering, potentially resulting in nearly one degree of lost camber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PFADT Series kit addresses this issue with specially grooved, graphite-impregnated polyurethane bushings and lightweight hard-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum sleeves. This combination significantly reduces unwanted suspension movement while maintaining the compliance needed for street driving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for both spirited street use and track applications, the aFe CONTROL PFADT Control Arm Bushing Set helps improve steering response, cornering consistency, and overall driver confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1997–2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2001–2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2005–2013 Chevrolet Corvette C6 with steel-frame construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits applicable C6 Coupe and Convertible models with steel frames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits applicable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2010–2013 C6 Grand Sport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e models with steel frames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes NOT fit 2006–2013 C6 Z06\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes NOT fit 2009–2013 C6 ZR1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for factory-style control arm assemblies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplaces factory rubber control arm bushings with performance polyurethane components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with factory suspension geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation requires removal of the control arms and pressing out the original bushings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional installation and a four-wheel alignment are recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePFADT Series Graphite-Impregnated Polyurethane Control Arm Bushings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard-Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum Sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Upper Control Arm Retaining Washers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnap Rings and Retaining Components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear Lower Shock Mount Components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolyurethane Bushing Lubricant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired Installation Hardware as Supplied by aFe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aFe POWER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Line:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aFe CONTROL PFADT Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 470-401001-B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Performance Control Arm Bushing Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle Application:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chevrolet Corvette C5 \/ C6 Steel Frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Years:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1997–2013, depending on model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBushing Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Graphite-Impregnated Polyurethane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6061-T6 Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hard Anodized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve Surface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Micro-Porous for Lubricant Retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBushing Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Specially Grooved, Two-Piece Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Upper Control Arm Retention:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Snap Ring and Plate System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Upper Pivot Pin Offset:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamber Adjustment Potential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 0.8 Degrees Through Pivot Pin Orientation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Street and Track Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Factory Bushing Replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturing Location:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Corona, California, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduced Suspension Bushing Deflection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Replaces flexible factory rubber bushings with performance polyurethane components designed to maintain more consistent control arm positioning under load.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved Steering and Cornering Precision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Reducing unwanted control arm movement helps preserve suspension geometry during aggressive cornering, braking, and acceleration for more predictable handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraphite-Impregnated Polyurethane Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Specially formulated and grooved bushings are designed to retain lubricant, minimize friction, and maintain quieter operation than conventional rigid suspension solutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard-Anodized Aluminum Sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum sleeves feature a micro-porous surface designed to improve lubricant retention and provide a smooth bearing surface for the polyurethane bushings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinforced Front Upper Control Arm Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – An integrated snap ring and plate retention system adds strength and stiffness to the front upper control arm assemblies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-Piece Design for Easier Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The split bushing configuration simplifies installation compared with conventional one-piece designs while providing the benefits of upgraded polyurethane construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Upgrade?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC5 and C6 Corvette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e platforms are well known for their capable chassis and excellent handling characteristics. However, the factory suspension bushings can become a limiting factor as vehicles age or are subjected to more demanding driving conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aFe CONTROL PFADT Series Control Arm Bushing Set provides a comprehensive solution for owners looking to restore suspension precision and improve handling performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain More Consistent Suspension Geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring cornering, braking, and acceleration, significant forces are transferred through the suspension control arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory rubber bushings can deform under these loads, allowing the control arms to move beyond their intended positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis movement can alter wheel alignment dynamically, affecting camber, toe, and overall handling consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaFe reports that factory bushings can deflect more than 1\/4 inch during aggressive cornering, potentially resulting in nearly one degree of camber change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PFADT polyurethane bushings reduce this unwanted movement, helping maintain more consistent suspension geometry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprove Steering Response and Driver Confidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReducing bushing deflection allows suspension inputs to be transmitted more directly through the chassis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis can improve steering response, cornering predictability, and overall vehicle 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use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specially grooved bushings and lubricated aluminum sleeves are designed to reduce friction and minimize unwanted noise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with other performance polyurethane upgrades, some increase in noise, vibration, or harshness compared with new factory rubber bushings may occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Aluminum Sleeve Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kit incorporates lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum sleeves with a hard-anodized finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese sleeves provide a consistent bearing surface for the polyurethane bushings and help reduce friction during suspension articulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir micro-porous surface is designed to 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