PCI Front Lower Spherical Bearing Kit

PCI Front Lower Spherical Bearing Kit - Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ / FR-S (2013+)

Instant Steering Response & Zero Bushing Deflection

Experience telepathic steering precision with the PCI Front Lower Spherical Bearing Kit. In high-performance driving scenarios, factory rubber bushings act as springs—compressing and stretching as load increases. This causes your front wheels to "toe out" under braking and lose camber during hard cornering. PCI eliminates this movement by replacing the OEM rubber with CNC-machined housings and high-quality spherical bearings. By locking the control arm into a fixed axis of rotation, your alignment remains consistent and your steering feedback is dramatically increased, allowing you to feel every nuance of the track through the steering wheel.

What’s Included in the Box:

- (2) Front Lower Control Arm Bearings: High-misalignment spherical bearings in CNC-machined housings.

- (4) Stainless Steel Spacers: Precision-fit inserts for a perfect subframe interface.

- (2) Internal Snap Rings: To ensure the bearings remain securely seated in the housings.

The PCI Advantage

- Eliminate "Vague" Steering: By removing the compliant rubber, you eliminate the delay between steering input and vehicle response. The car reacts instantly to your hands, making mid-corner corrections more intuitive.

- Consistent Alignment Under Load: Whether you're standing on the brakes or pulling 1.2+ Gs in a sweeper, these bearings ensure your toe and camber settings stay exactly where you set them on the alignment rack.

- Maintenance-Free PTFE Lining: PCI uses premium bearings with a PTFE (Teflon) liner. This provides self-lubrication, reduces friction, and significantly increases the lifespan of the bearing compared to non-lined alternatives.

- 6061-T6 Billet Housings: Every housing is CNC-machined in the USA from high-strength aluminum and finished with a hard-anodized coating to resist corrosion and wear.

- Replaceable Bearings: Unlike many competitors, the PCI design allows the bearings to be replaced individually if they ever wear out, meaning you don't have to buy a whole new kit for a refresh.

- Direct Press-Fit: Designed to be pressed directly into your factory front lower control arms for a secure, professional fit.

Product Specifications

- Part Number: SB-GR86-FL1

- Housing Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum (Anodized)

- Bearing Type: High-Load Spherical (PTFE Lined)

- Installation: Press-Fit (Requires a hydraulic press)

- Location: Front Lower Control Arm (Rear-most "Big" Bushing)

Vehicle Compatibility

- Toyota GR86 (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026+)

- Subaru BRZ (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026+)

- Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S (2013-2021)

- Subaru BRZ (2013-2021)

Precision Tip: This kit targets the larger "rear" bushing on the front lower control arm, which is the primary culprit for alignment deflection. Because this mod replaces rubber with metal, you will notice a slight increase in "road noise" (NVH) over rough pavement. To get the most out of this upgrade, we recommend pairing it with the PCI Front Lower Arm Gusset Plates to ensure the entire control arm assembly is rigid and race-ready.