09-15 Cadillac CTS-V Greaseable Control Arm Bushings
The factory Cadillac control arm bushings are a common problem on the second generation CTS-V and are known to fail prematurely. Additionally, the OEM control arm bushings are soft and allow deflection which in turn creates less than desirable handling characteristics. Replace those less than desirable OEM bushings with our polyurethane bushings and enjoy better handling.
The design of our control arm bushings as well as the hardware allows for grease to be pumped into the bushing for increased longevity. Furthermore, the grease also helps keep the bushings from squeaking. We suggest you grease these bushings every oil change.
We offer our own formulation of grease for use with our bushings. You can view that grease here – https://creative-steel.com/shop/mercedes/slk-class/slk55-05-10-r171/cs-14oz-polyurethane-grease-tube/
Installation instructions can be found on our website under support or you can view them here – https://creative-steel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/09-15-CTS-V-V2-Installation-Instructions-Torque-Specs.pdf?swcfpc=1
Front upper control arm utilizes 4 polyurethane bushings (2 bushings per arm)
- Bushings in your choice of hardness
- Stainless plates
- Greaseable bolts with flat washers
Front lower control arm utilizes 8 polyurethane bushings. (4 bushings per arm due to split bushing design)
- Bushings in your choice of hardness
- Stainless plates
- Nordlock Washers for head of bolt and nut (2 per bolt)
- Greaseable bolts
Our polyurethane control arm bushings for the Cadillac CTS-V are available in two hardnesses-
- Daily driver black – Stiffer than the OEM rubber bushings, meanwhile retaining the OEM bushing NVH (noise, vibration , harshness).
- Race red – Substantially stiffer than OEM rubber bushings. These bushings are for customer that races or tracks their car. Increase in NVH levels are imminent.
** NOTE- when ordering lower bushings in daily hardness, you will receive the 2 small lower bushings in red hardness**
Samuel Heidorn –
These are exactly what I needed. The squeaky front end issues were driving me crazy and the sloppy handling was worse. The stealership wanted $1300+ to install new A-arms, with the same old rubber bushings. This was an easy job, I used a hole saw to cut out the rubber centers and then dremel to cut out the metal bushing. Overall a couple hours. And then a couple more because I installed it backwards…but you should skip that part.
GevPwr –
We are a big CTS-V shop and these are the best repair or upgrade bushings on the market today. We have installed many sets already and continue to do on a regular basis. They really make the car handle and feel much better. Even if you go with the Red Race bushing car still feels great no issues.
Keep up the good work Creative Steel
Best Regards,
Gev
Rand P –
These are definitely the answer to stock replacement arms. After awhile, factory bushings wear- squeak when cold, and don’t live very long, and when they start to age take your tires with them, the upper bushing wear is why inner tire wear is so prevalent even on stock setups. At the time of replacement car had 65K and upper bushings were giving issues since 30K- previous owner had car aligned several times due to bad inner tire wear- they finally fixed the tire wear by giving it an alignment that made the car feel ‘loose’- didn’t like to track very well and generally prone to wandering at speed.
I had GEVPWR in Long Beach install CS Black uppers and lowers along with new Eibach springs on my 2013 sedan – having poly bushings on other cars usually meant harsh and unyielding on smaller bumps and sometimes, squeaks. Owned 5 cars with different brands of poly, all of them had bugs. I took a chance on these due to overall positive reviews, even if it seems forums have a tendency to exaggerate a bit. Also, I’m a pretty old dude so I’m not a kid who likes overly modified and harsh suspension setups. I like stock feel.
They weren’t exaggerating when they said the ride quality was very, very similar to stock if at all any different. I’ll tell you , these bushings do NOT degrade the ride quality, it still feels compliant with the added bonus of better steering due to being able to lock in a better alignment. Also, I was able basically hit stock spec alignment figures- confirmed and it drives and tracks absolutely wonderfully.
There is no reason not to buy these VS. stock replacement. First time ever, I’ve been totally happy with the outcome. Precise, no harshness or noise.
Can’t wait for the rears to be released.
Zach –
These are great. My front lower bushings were leaking and the uppers were squeaking and creaking like crazy with only 53k miles. Swapped them out with these in black and couldn’t be happier. No noise at all and no change in ride comfort. A bit of a pain to get the old bushings out but was well worth it. Creative steel is the way to go! Thanks
Alvin makoul (verified owner) –
Order these for my car, because my lower control arms was moving , installed easy and they work flawlessly on the street/track . No squeaking at all in cold weather