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Apr 13, 2010 | 09:15 PM

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Rusted out radius arm

Hi there, Im workin on my '94 f-150 4x4 and was replacing the front radius arm bushings and when I pulled the arm out of the old rubber bushing a LOT of rust flakes came out and after taking a wire brush to the arm spindle its about a fourth of the diameter is gone.....has anyone else run into this before? do I need to replace the whole arm? replace them as pairs? only the drivers side is rusted bad......thanks in advance, I use this site A LOT!!!!

Apr 14, 2010 | 04:40 AM

TexasGuy001

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You shouldn't have to replace the radius arm in pairs. Just get one from a salvage yard.

Apr 14, 2010 | 05:36 AM

Nealcrenshaw

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If need be i would bypass the junk yard they're like $60-70 new
I would still use it but keep an eye on it.

Apr 14, 2010 | 06:23 AM

TexasGuy001

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I didn't realize you could still get new ones from Ford. I think NPD or LMC may have them, but I don't know if they are OEM parts or reproductions.

Apr 14, 2010 | 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasGuy001

I didn't realize you could still get new ones from Ford. I think NPD or LMC may have them, but I don't know if they are OEM parts or reproductions.

Last year I got the bracket brand new from the local dealer's parts counter so I wouldn't rule them out for the arm before calling to see.

Apr 14, 2010 | 03:04 PM

DanoFF50

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If you get a new one coat it with Fluid Film to protect if from rusting.

Apr 14, 2010 | 03:19 PM

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I guess if it were me i would see what they want for one at the junk yard and new... if it's $20-$40 cheaper at the yard i'd get one there...

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Dec 25, 2022 | 02:52 PM

manicmechanic007

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Parss Geek shows them too but 99 bucks each

Dec 25, 2022 | 03:46 PM

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Parss Geek shows them too but 99 bucks each

Might have it sorted out by now. The post before yours was from April 2010.

Dec 25, 2022 | 04:19 PM

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pawnee from sask

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Just my opinion but change them both with NEW arms/bushings- It only takes an hour or so ech side. While your at it, change the pivot bushings too. It will improve the handling and your safety.