Radius Arm Bushings
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Laughing Gas
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Radius Arm Bushings
Had new brakes installed today and the mechanic said my Radius Arm/Rod Bushings are cracked and suggested replacement before not too long.
I believe the OEM part number is YC3Z-3B203-AA
Like most parts, are OEM the best for this application or are there better quality bushings out there?
I believe the OEM part number is YC3Z-3B203-AA
Like most parts, are OEM the best for this application or are there better quality bushings out there?
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Laughing Gas
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I've found the OEM for ~$38 ea so that is definitely an option. I looked and could not find a direct polyurethane replacement anywhere.
Are Polyurethane available for our trucks, and if so where?
Are Polyurethane available for our trucks, and if so where?
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Had new brakes installed today and the mechanic said my Radius Arm/Rod Bushings are cracked and suggested replacement before not too long.
I believe the OEM part number is YC3Z-3B203-AA
Like most parts, are OEM the best for this application or are there better quality bushings out there?
I believe the OEM part number is YC3Z-3B203-AA
Like most parts, are OEM the best for this application or are there better quality bushings out there?
Don't know if they are better or worse, but I replaced ours with Moog K201635 bushings which look just as good as the OEM bushings.
One of the OEM bushings was fairly bad after 130k causing a thunk when making certain types of turns with dips.
I made a press with a large bolt and various washers & sleeves which was a bit of a pain, but got them installed without removing the arm.
So far they are working fine after 20k.
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Laughing Gas
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It appears no one makes polyurethane radius arm bushings for our trucks. OEM is our only choice, unless someone in the forum knows of a source?
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Laughing Gas
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STILL PULLING TO THE RIGHT
When I apply the brakes it pulls right. The shop who installed the front brakes commented that the Radius Arm Bushings needed replacement.
Could this be the problem?
Could this be the problem?
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