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

    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?
    Last edited by studio460; 04-03-2012 at 05:10 PM.

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    Nice to hear from you - just noticed the new screen name.
    Not entirely sure he can help but try a PM to Tom at Sparta Performance - site vendor.
    Tommy can be helpful w/some OEM Ford parts. If he isn't able to help I believe Ray the Dealer - site member and Ford Parts man may also be able to help.
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    Hey there, Krytin! Thanks for your help--will PM Tom. Anyone else have any other after-market suggestions?

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    The Napa ones look right.






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    EMAS:

    Thanks a lot! Those sure look right. The shop ordered bushings from several different Los Angeles-area parts suppliers (not sure which ones), and each part that was delivered had a smaller inside-diameter steel sleeve, inside the rubber bushing, than the existing part. Not sure what the confusion is with those suppliers. The NAPA site is really good and well-organized. These parts are shown clear as day under their suspension section for Mercury Marauders. Will fax this to shop tonight. Thanks, again!

    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)
    Last edited by studio460; 04-03-2012 at 08:51 PM.

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    Nice find. Ford sells them only with the control arm.

    Off subject:
    Do you have a pics of lower Grand Ave?
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    Quote Originally Posted by RoyLPita View Post
    Off subject: Do you have a pics of lower Grand Ave?


    Last edited by studio460; 04-04-2012 at 04:26 PM.

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    Wow wish you take some pics of our MARAUDERs in Chicago! Sorry, back on topic...
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    The ones from NAPA I take it are a exact fit ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by studio460 View Post


    Thanx for the pics.
    (#6178 in black per FPIC)
    Call 1-800-FORD-788 and press "1". Have the last 6 of your VIN handy. You will get the numbers for FREE. You'll pay $$$ for the certificate.

    MM traded in 8/9/13 @ 128909 miles. It was fun for almost 8 years. I met airmercpun on 1/17/14. He was the new owner of my former ride. -Now gone.

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    Rex Weinbender
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    See my garage file for part numbers and whatnot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cobra25 View Post
    The ones from NAPA I take it are a exact fit ?
    The Napa bushings don't work. Just ordered them today. The control arm shaft doesn't fit through the bushing insert. It gets to the thread and stops. I guess I will take them to a machine shop and see what they can do. i have tried moog, trw (napa) and raybestos, none of them fit.
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    I take it no one makes poly replacement inserts?
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    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).

    And ... T'is true. The 2003/4 Mercury Marquis/Marauder parts list does not show an available part.
    .

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    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!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by rakkar View Post
    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!!!
    Please let us know if the ones from ebay work!!!!

    When the time comes to replace mine, I was just going to purchase the entire lower control arms which cost big bucks.....but will save on labor charges.

    I was told by several mechanics that to just replace the old bushings by removing the old ones and pressing in new bushings with rubber or poly ones doesn't last as they will just pop out on their own......

    Anyone have experience with the above????

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