Radius Arm Bushings
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From: Lowell USA
Radius Arm Bushings
Truck is a 94 F150, 2WD model.
Passenger side radius arm bushing is MISSING. Anyhow, I replaced the bushing.
The drivers side bushing is fine. My question is should I replace it anyway? The new bushing came as a kit, with parts for both sides. I can only imagine they're a little bit different from the OEM ones, so it will probably mess up my steering geometry if I don't replace the drivers side as well.
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Thanks,
Tim
Passenger side radius arm bushing is MISSING. Anyhow, I replaced the bushing.
The drivers side bushing is fine. My question is should I replace it anyway? The new bushing came as a kit, with parts for both sides. I can only imagine they're a little bit different from the OEM ones, so it will probably mess up my steering geometry if I don't replace the drivers side as well.
Comments??
Thanks,
Tim
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From: Neenah, Wisconsin
Radius Arm Bushings
You should always replace bushings in pairs. Theres probably a reason why the bushing was missing, like it was dry rotted or cracking out. not to mention your right, it could space one side of the axle forward.
Ryan
1995 F-150 supercab
6" Skyjacker Class II softride lift
skyjacker Nitro shocks
35" BFG Mud Terrains KM
Ryan
1995 F-150 supercab
6" Skyjacker Class II softride lift
skyjacker Nitro shocks
35" BFG Mud Terrains KM
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From: OK
Radius Arm Bushings
I agree- replace both bushings and have the truck re-aligned.
I think the passenger side fails (and always will) first because it is too close to the exhaust system. The heat-cycling just kills the rubber.
I think the passenger side fails (and always will) first because it is too close to the exhaust system. The heat-cycling just kills the rubber.
