Radius Arm Bushing woes

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Nov 17, 2022 | 03:10 PM

maverick600

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Radius Arm Bushing woes

I am trying to install new bushings. I took the bracket off the radius arm but there appears to be a metal sleeve in place that I have not seen before. I bought the Moog K80006 kit but I do not see how these will fit.
Has anyone dealt with this sleeve in the bracket and can shedsome light on the correct bushings?
I am working on a 79 F100 2wd.

Nov 17, 2022 | 03:30 PM

dlburch

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what is your VIN and/or mfg date? There was a change in part number on 2/1/1979 per the ford parts book...and serial number EE0001 per Rockauto...

Nov 17, 2022 | 03:55 PM

maverick600

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Originally Posted by dlburch

what is your VIN and/or mfg date? There was a change in part number on 2/1/1979 per the ford parts book...and serial number EE0001 per Rockauto...

My first 2 of the last 6 is DK. I called Moog and after some searching, they told me the same thing. The kit they are saying I need is the K80004.

Nov 18, 2022 | 01:22 PM

Viper Pilot

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Yep, Rock Auto screwed me over on that as well. They incorrectly list the 80006 kit as fitting a 73 when it’s not even close. I went with the 80004 and it’s fine.

If anyone wants some NIB 80006 bushings PM me and you can have them. It’s not worth the hassle of returning them.