ARB Body Bushing Set

ARB Body Bushing Sets: Suspension Integrity for Serious Off-Road Builds

When you're pushing a 4x4 through rugged backcountry, every connection point in your chassis matters. ARB has earned its reputation as one of the world's most trusted off-road brands since 1975, and that commitment to precision engineering extends all the way down to its body bushing sets. These often-overlooked components play a critical role in keeping your body-to-frame connection tight, reducing flex, absorbing road shock, and preserving the structural integrity of your rig — especially once it's been loaded with heavy accessories like bumpers, winches, and roof racks.

Why ARB Approaches Bushings Differently

ARB's suspension philosophy is built on integration. Rather than treating individual components as isolated parts, ARB engineers their bushing products as part of a complete suspension ecosystem. ARB's dedicated suspension division, Old Man Emu (OME), has been setting the standard in 4WD suspension performance for decades, and that engineering mindset carries through to every bushing product in the lineup. As ARB states, their full suspension range incorporates not just shocks and springs, but their own carefully developed selection of bushings, U-bolts, and hardware — all designed to work in concert.

ARB's body bushings are built to handle the unique stresses of off-road use, where vehicles experience far greater torsional forces, impacts, and vibration than on-road driving. Their bushings are designed to restore proper alignment geometry, reduce body flex, and ensure that a lifted or accessory-laden vehicle behaves predictably on and off the trail.

Materials and Construction Quality

ARB sources and manufactures its bushing products using high-quality polyurethane and rubber compounds selected for extended service life in harsh conditions. Polyurethane offers superior resistance to oils, chemicals, and deformation under load compared to standard OEM rubber, making it an ideal choice for serious off-road applications. Whether you're navigating deep mud, rocky terrain, or heavily corrugated dirt roads, ARB's body bushings are built to stay compliant and keep their shape over time.

A Complete Suspension Partner

Choosing an ARB body bushing set makes the most sense when it's part of a broader suspension upgrade. ARB's Old Man Emu kits are engineered to match specific vehicle setups, load conditions, and intended use — and the body bushings that complement these kits are no different. If your build includes an ARB bull bar, a winch, or a roof rack setup adding significant constant load, ensuring your body mounting points are in top condition is a critical step that even experienced builders sometimes overlook.

Explore the full ARB brand lineup or browse all available body bushing sets to find the right fit for your vehicle and build goals.