Radius Arm Bushings

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Apr 23, 2009 | 05:00 PM

flying4fish

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Radius Arm Bushings

I'm going to replace my radius arm bushings this weekend, since the right side is pretty torn up. Anyone know how much torque to put on the nut when I put it back together? It's a 65 F100, 2WD.

Another related question: could the damaged radius arm bushing be affecting my steering? Last weekend I put in power steering (bolt on bendix box) and I find steering smooth around left hand bends, but right hand bends cause the steering to jerk to the right. Maybe a bubble in the power steering line?

And ANOTHER question: where to find the little rubber boot that goes over the center link joint? I tore that one with the pickle fork. I looked in some of the usual places and couldn't find it.

Michael

Apr 23, 2009 | 06:52 PM

drof46

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energy suspension parts carries a two pack of the rubber tie rod covers for $6-7 I think. Got some in the shop but can't remember what I paid.

later

Apr 23, 2009 | 09:27 PM

ddavidv

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I just made 'em tight, got a little bulge on the bushings and called it good.

Apr 24, 2009 | 07:42 PM

flying4fish

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OK, in the absence of a torque setting...I'll go for the bulge method. Also, thanks Drof46for the tie rod end cover source. I actually didn't find them there, but Dennis Carpenter has them.

Apr 24, 2009 | 07:58 PM

Bill W

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Dont forget the new Cotter pin.

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