Which cars does the Pillowball Rear Lateral Link, Front Side for GC8 fit?

Cusco USA lists part number 660 474 LA for the Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Coupe (GC8, 1998-2001) and the Subaru Impreza (GC8, 1993-2001). The Pillowball Rear Lateral Link, Front Side for GC8 bolts on in place of the factory link. Check the model against the Applications list before ordering.

Why use pillowball rod ends instead of rubber bushings?

A rubber bushing lets the link move under load, which allows the wheel alignment to shift as the car corners, brakes and accelerates. A pillowball rod end holds the geometry steady, so the car responds more precisely and the alignment stays where it was set. The trade-off is more road noise and harshness in the cabin.

Is it suitable for daily driving?

Yes, for most enthusiasts. Pillowball joints pass more noise and vibration into the car than rubber, and they need periodic inspection for play, especially on cars driven through winter road salt. Owners who want the quietest ride may prefer to keep rubber bushings and adjust the alignment within the factory range.

Is an alignment needed after fitting?

Yes. Any change of suspension link moves the wheel alignment, and an adjustable link is only useful once it has been set on an alignment rig. Have a four-wheel alignment done straight after installation, and again after any change of ride height or link length.

Can it be fitted with the factory link on the other side?

Yes. The links work independently, so one link can be replaced on its own. Many owners replace both the front-side and rear-side lateral links together, which gives the widest range of toe adjustment and removes the most rubber from the rear suspension. Both are listed separately by Cusco for these cars.

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Cusco Pillowball Rear Lateral Link, Front Side for GC8 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Coupe and GC8 Subaru Impreza

Cusco’s Pillowball Rear Lateral Link, Front Side for GC8 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Coupe and GC8 Subaru Impreza replaces the factory rear lateral link on the front side of the rear knuckle with an adjustable link that runs a pillowball rod end in place of the factory rubber bushing. The length can be set across a range of minus 15 mm to plus 5 mm, per Cusco, so rear toe can be dialed in for a lowered car or a track alignment, and the pillowball keeps that setting from moving under load. It suits a car that is lowered, driven on track, or both.

Design and Performance

The rear lateral links locate the rear wheel side to side and set its toe angle. The factory links use rubber bushings that flex under cornering and braking loads, letting toe change mid-corner and making the rear of the car feel vague. The Pillowball Rear Lateral Link, Front Side for GC8 swaps that rubber for a pillowball rod end and makes the length adjustable, so the alignment can be set exactly and then stays put when the car is loaded hard.

Features

Pillowball rod end in place of the factory rubber bushing
Adjustable length for setting rear toe
Adjustment range minus 15 mm to plus 5 mm, per Cusco
Holds alignment steady under cornering and braking loads
Bolts on in place of the factory link

Specifications

Cusco part number: 660 474 LA
Type: Rear lateral link, front side
Joint: Pillowball rod end
Adjustment range: minus 15 mm to plus 5 mm
Adjusts: Rear toe
Position: Rear suspension
Fitment type: Direct replacement for the factory link

Applications

Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Coupe: GC8 2-Door Coupe | 1998-2001
Subaru Impreza: GC8 | 1993-2001 | All model

Notes

A four-wheel alignment is needed after installation; installation labor is not included

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cars does the Pillowball Rear Lateral Link, Front Side for GC8 fit? Cusco USA lists part number 660 474 LA for the Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Coupe (GC8, 1998-2001) and the Subaru Impreza (GC8, 1993-2001). The Pillowball Rear Lateral Link, Front Side for GC8 bolts on in place of the factory link. Check the model against the Applications list before ordering.
Why use pillowball rod ends instead of rubber bushings? A rubber bushing lets the link move under load, which allows the wheel alignment to shift as the car corners, brakes and accelerates. A pillowball rod end holds the geometry steady, so the car responds more precisely and the alignment stays where it was set. The trade-off is more road noise and harshness in the cabin.
Is it suitable for daily driving? Yes, for most enthusiasts. Pillowball joints pass more noise and vibration into the car than rubber, and they need periodic inspection for play, especially on cars driven through winter road salt. Owners who want the quietest ride may prefer to keep rubber bushings and adjust the alignment within the factory range.
Is an alignment needed after fitting? Yes. Any change of suspension link moves the wheel alignment, and an adjustable link is only useful once it has been set on an alignment rig. Have a four-wheel alignment done straight after installation, and again after any change of ride height or link length.
Can it be fitted with the factory link on the other side? Yes. The links work independently, so one link can be replaced on its own. Many owners replace both the front-side and rear-side lateral links together, which gives the widest range of toe adjustment and removes the most rubber from the rear suspension. Both are listed separately by Cusco for these cars.

About CUSCO

CUSCO is the brand of Carrosser Co., Ltd., founded in December 1977 and based in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Carrosser designs and builds coilovers, limited-slip differentials, clutches, roll cages and chassis parts, sells its steel cages under the Safety 21 name, and competes in every All Japan Championship category from circuit racing to rally and gymkhana. CUSCO USA, a division of Carrosser, is based in Huntington Beach, California.

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