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Sep 20, 2011 | 07:27 PM

stock95

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Front Suspension

I looked today and noticed that my radius arm bushing on drivers side is bad. Anyone had this happen?

Sep 20, 2011 | 07:30 PM

86F150302

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Probably everyone on here...

I know I have.

Throw in some new ones.

Sep 20, 2011 | 07:31 PM

White 97 xlt

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Not unheard of, it's usually the right side that goes first.. (Heat from exhaust)

Sep 20, 2011 | 07:32 PM

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does the entire front suspension have to come off on that side?

Sep 20, 2011 | 07:33 PM

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Not unheard of, it's usually the right side that goes first.. (Heat from exhaust)

mines the left

Sep 20, 2011 | 07:34 PM

White 97 xlt

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mines the left

I know the drivers side is left... What I was saying is the right (passenger) side usually goes to pot first...

Sep 20, 2011 | 07:35 PM

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I've replaced mine twice now, and ready for a third time.
No, the entire suspension doesn't come off. Just the big nut on the radius arm, and the bracket the arm extends to. The driver's side might be riveted on if yours hasn't been done before. The rivets have to be cut/drilled off and just use some quality bolts in their place upon reassembly.