Front lower control arm bushing/mount--can't find part?

gdmjoe said:
FYI ...

(2003-7 Crown Victoria) Control Arm Bushing
  • Base, LX, LX Sport
    4W1Z-5A486-AB / AA Right / Left
    .
  • Police Model
    4W7Z-5A486-AB / AA Right / Left
Each lists for ~$112 and wholesales for ~$80 (or less).
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Which ones fit our Marauders' oversized control arm pins? The regular CV or CVPI part numbers?
 
studio460 said:
Which part numbers are the correct ones? The CVPI numbers gdmjoe mentioned (the second set of part numbers)?
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Not sure of the part number on ebay, it was over a year ago. Just do a search for crown vic control arm bushing on ebay motors and match the picture up with the bolt pattern. You can tell by the picture that one side of the bushing is larger than the other. Just stay away from Raybestos, NAPA and such. Go with the generic ones.
 
Well, I just ordered some generic-brand bushings specified for 2003-2004 Crown Victorias (but not for CVPIs, as far as I could tell). I found them on some taxi part place on Ebay. I compared their picture to the NAPA bushing photos (the ones which are too small), and the Ebay bushings did look larger (i.e., less rubber seen around the perimeter of the insert sleeve). Since they're generic, there's no part number whatsoever (note that the "real" Ford part number doesn't even exist as a stand-alone product). I'll confirm if they're the correct ones or not, here, as soon as I receive them, and try 'em on. Thanks for everyone's help!

Almost forgot--the good news? Only $34.95 for the pair!
 
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Yes, apparently these are the correct bushings for our cars. It appears that we need front lower control arm bushings made specifically for 2003-2004 Crown Victorias. I don't know if these were meant for CVPIs, CVs only, or both. Ebay is full of suppliers with this part in stock at super-discount pricing. In contrast, every major "normal" parts supplier specifies the wrong part for our cars. Instead of the $118 each for the wrong NAPA part, get both bushings for under $40 from an Ebay seller.
 
that rear bushing should be simple to replace. the front one is a pain in the ass to press in and out. next time I'll just be replacing the entire arm.
 
Logizyme said:
. . . the front one is a pain in the ass to press in and out. next time I'll just be replacing the entire arm.
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I bought the front lower control arm steel bushing "mounts" with the rubber bushings already in place for only $34.95 for the pair. They're a breeze to replace. Just four bolts on each--should take five minutes each once the front of the car is on jack-stands. Can't wait to put 'em on this weekend!
 
Does anyone have a part number update for this item?

What is Ford's entire part number for the control arm?


The item is Front Lower Control Arm Bushings.


Thanks,
 
OK here they are: Left: 6W1Z3079AA Right: 6W173078AA Taska COST: $277.17 ($220.79 on rock auto)

Dorman - Right side is 520-196 left: 520-195 $113.79 at Rock auto.

Would anyone know the main difference beside price?
 
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BLACKMARAUDER04 said:
OK here they are: Left: 6W1Z3079AA Right: 6W173078AA Taska COST: $277.17

Dorman - Right side is 520-196 left: 520-195 $113.79 at Rock auto.

Would anyone know the main difference beside price?
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Aluminum vs steel? Personally I went with the OEM aluminum, no point in making the unsprung weight any heavier than factory.
 
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