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

[rakkar]

Will do. If not I will get the Ford ones for the crown vic.

[rakkar]

The ones from ebay worked. They had the stock design, larger oval in front and then smaller oval.

[RF Overlord]

Welcome back, 'shooter...don't be such a stranger! Let us know what you've been doing...

[studio460]

EMAS:
Here's the NAPA part description/numbers for the bushings pictured above:

2003 Mercury Marauder control arm bushing, lower, front suspension:
NAPA part no. : NCP 2673719; NCP 2673720 ($103.99 each)

Really sorry I didn't update this thread as soon as I received the NAPA parts! Apologies all around!!! The NAPA bushings above absolutely DO NOT FIT. Sorry if this mis-information caused anyone any inconvenience.

[studio460]

Found a set on Ebay for $49.95 for both. From the picture it looks right. Many thanks for the part number, saved me hundreds!!!

Which part numbers are the correct ones? The CVPI numbers gdmjoe mentioned (the second set of part numbers)?

[studio460]

Welcome back, 'shooter...don't be such a stranger! Let us know what you've been doing...

Hey, thanks! Yeah . . . lots of "stuff" has happened since 2003!

[studio460]

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).

Which ones fit our Marauders' oversized control arm pins? The regular CV or CVPI part numbers?

[rakkar]

Which part numbers are the correct ones? The CVPI numbers gdmjoe mentioned (the second set of part numbers)?

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.

[studio460]

Thanks, rakkar!

[studio460]

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!

[MM03MOK]

Welcome back, 'shooter...don't be such a stranger! Let us know what you've been doing...

Hey, thanks! Yeah . . . lots of "stuff" has happened since 2003!

Hey, Ralph! Great to "see" you! Welcome back! We're still going strong here!

[studio460]

Hey, Ralph! Great to "see" you! Welcome back! We're still going strong here!

Thanks, Bunny! It's great to be back! Glad you're all still here!

[studio460]

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.

[Logizyme]

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.

[studio460]

. . . the front one is a pain in the ass to press in and out. next time I'll just be replacing the entire arm.

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!