Radius Bushing replacement advice

[Trace]

They all have rivet from the factory. Those mentioning bolts have previously done some other modifications, such as replacing the bushing or installing a lift kit.

Do a search and read some of the other comments on the same topic. I remember someone replacing them without grinding out the rivets. Eitherway it is a chore.

 

[slow-demon]

The radius arm bracket comes from the factory attached with rivets. Ford came out with an improved bushing which comes as a kit. I've changed hundreds of them on explorers. I've found that the right side always wears out faster than the left because of the heat from the catalytic convertor. I've been changing the radius arm bushings without having to remove the rear bracket unless the brkt itself is also worn out. Sometimes the brkt and radius arm gets grooved from not having a bushing.

 

[David]

I have discovered that one of my r.a. bushings is broken in half only after replacing shocks and various other things to attempt to cure a loose front end. I have a '94 XLT and I read about replacing them and the issue of some brackets having only bolts and other's having rivots and bolts holding them, has anyone else had a experience with '94's, if they do or dont have rivots. Also where is a good place to get quality bushings to replace the factory bushings. I would like to firm up the ride a bit.