Broken Radius Arm
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Broken Radius Arm
I have a low mileage (65K) '84 f150 2wd longbed. The left side radius arm either broke or separated where it meets the rear mount. It appears like there's a 1 inch piece of steel tubing that comes off the back of the arm that inserts into the mount. That tubing broke off just behind the steel cup on the arm that covers the rubber bushing. Is this repairable or do I need a new Radius Arm? Any tips on repair if that's even possible?
I drove it 10 miles home with the arm detached, fun ride but u gota luv a truck that get's u home.
Norm
I drove it 10 miles home with the arm detached, fun ride but u gota luv a truck that get's u home.
Norm
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Did replace them
If found a front end shop that quoted me $90 each side (regardless of rusted components) if I brought him the parts. Picked up both radius arms form a wrecking yard and Autozone had the new bushings on the shelf. Total cost with towing to the shop was under $400. A good value for me, but the shop owner regretted his low estimate. He spent a whole day on it but he honored his quote. Glad it wasn't me trying to do this!
