Hey guys!
My 2003 Mercury Marauder's front lower control arm bushings/mounts are worn, and the shop is having trouble finding an after-market replacement part. Parts depots keep sending them the wrong part. I told them they're probably ordering parts for a Grand Marquis, and that they should be looking for the part for a 2003 Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor instead (since, apparently, the parts depot's computers are listing the wrong Marauder suspension parts when looking for the bushing for a 2003 Mercury Marauder).
Also, I read in another thread that an entire Moog front lower control arm assembly sells for only about $450. The Ford dealer wants $360 each for the lower control arm bushing mount alone, so I figured the Moog assembly might be the way to go (separate issue: I will also eventually need upper control arm assemblies since the upper ball joints are a bit worn--should I go Moog here also?).
Anyhow, the immediate problem is that I'm having trouble finding a replacement part for the front lower control arm bushing/mount, if that's even what this part is called (photo below). Any ideas? Will post additional photos later. Thanks for any replies!
Here's the part in question:
2003 Mercury Marauder 300B front lower control arm bushing/mount. Part ID? Recommended after-market replacement part no./source?