radius arm bushings

[Bryan Hartman]

What is involved in changing radius arm bushings?

 

[Josh]

I removed my radius arm brackets. You may have to grind off the rivets that hold them on. Since yours is newer, you may not have rivets. It will take about an hour or so depending on your skill level. If you dont replace them you could end up with a broaken bracket. They were 34 dallors a piece at ford. Hope this helps.

 

[Bryan Hartman]

thanks, I appreciate it.

 

[JDraper]

If you don't want to grind off your rivets, you can also do it by removing the axle arms, but it's a lot more involved. (I ground the rivets off on my old '92) Just remember to use at least grade 5 bolts and locknuts when you put it back together.

 

[Jason94sport]

Does a 94 have rivits? I looked under mine, & I see a BIG nut holding mine on.

 

[JDraper]

Yes they do. The rivets hold the radius arm brackets to the frame, not the radius arm to the radius arm bracket. That's the bolt you are seeing.

 

[Jason94sport]

So where is this bushing? I though it was behind that nut?

 

[Jason94sport]

Ah I see now. Man after 3 years in a Bronco 2, & now a few months in an X I never knew there were 2 bushings on each side.