Cusco Rear Upper Lateral Link Pillowball Bushing

2011–2025 Mazda Roadster (ND5RC) 2.0L

Part #: 429 464 JV

Overview

The Cusco Rear Upper Lateral Link Pillowball Bushing is a high-performance suspension upgrade designed specifically for Mazda Roadster (ND5RC) models from 2011 to 2025. Crafted to enhance your vehicle's handling precision, this pillowball bushing replaces the factory rubber components with high-precision pillow balls that are commonly used in racing applications. By doing so, it significantly reduces alignment changes caused by suspension loads, ensuring your vehicle maintains optimal alignment settings during spirited driving or track days.

Ideal for enthusiasts seeking improved steering response, sharper cornering, and enhanced straight-line stability, this bushing helps unlock your Mazda's full potential. Whether you're a daily driver looking for more predictable handling or a track enthusiast pushing your limits, the Cusco pillowball bushing provides a reliable and durable solution to elevate your driving experience.

Key Features

The Cusco Rear Upper Lateral Link Pillowball Bushing incorporates advanced design and high-quality materials to deliver superior performance and durability. Key features include:

• High-precision pillow balls made from durable materials, ensuring minimal deflection and no compression under load, which maintains suspension geometry and alignment.
• Rubber boots included to protect the pillow balls from dirt, dust, and debris, extending the lifespan of the bushings and maintaining consistent performance over time.
• Designed to replace the factory rubber bushings, providing a more direct and responsive connection between suspension components.
• Constructed with high-strength materials to withstand aggressive driving conditions, including racing and spirited street use.
• Engineered to improve steering response and cornering accuracy, resulting in more confident handling and better driver feedback.
• Manufactured by Cusco, a trusted brand known for high-quality suspension components and motorsport-grade engineering.

Construction & Design

The Cusco pillowball bushings feature a robust construction utilizing high-precision pillow balls housed within a durable metal casing. The design eliminates the rubber compliance found in stock bushings, providing a more rigid and predictable suspension response. The inclusion of rubber boots helps prevent dirt ingress, which can degrade the pillowball's performance over time. This combination of materials and design choices ensures that the bushings deliver consistent handling improvements while maintaining long-term reliability.

Installation & Fitment

The Cusco Rear Upper Lateral Link Pillowball Bushing is a bolt-on upgrade that directly replaces the OEM bushings without the need for extensive modifications. Installation typically requires basic suspension tools and may benefit from professional alignment afterward to ensure optimal handling characteristics. No cutting, drilling, or complex adjustments are necessary, making this a straightforward upgrade for experienced DIY enthusiasts or professional technicians.

• Direct replacement for the factory upper lateral link bushings
• Requires standard suspension tools for installation
• Recommended to have a professional alignment after installation for best results

What's Included

• Pair of Cusco Rear Upper Lateral Link Pillowball Bushings
• Rubber boots for each pillowball
• Installation hardware and instructions

Ideal For

• Mazda Roadster (ND5RC) owners seeking improved handling and steering response
• Performance enthusiasts and track day participants
• Drivers looking to reduce suspension alignment changes during aggressive driving