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Old 10-06-2010, 01:44 PM
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Default Front Suspension Bushings...what do I need?

I'm getting ready to replace all the front suspension bushings on my '94 dakota.
Not being familiar with the parts (or terminology) required, where could I get a list of the parts I need. Pretty much all the rubber is gone or dry rotted.

Any information I could get would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old 10-06-2010, 01:54 PM
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The FAQ has a parts manual that has a brake down of all the parts. Don't tare into it all until you get all the bushings. Some like the lower control arm bushings on a 4wd are no longer made.
 
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Old 10-06-2010, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy4x4RT
The FAQ has a parts manual that has a brake down of all the parts. Don't tare into it all until you get all the bushings. Some like the lower control arm bushings on a 4wd are no longer made.

Napa lists them available. But they may be the 2wd

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Yup 2WD......

THANKS Crazy4x4RT !!!
I had pressed the old ones out and sand blasted the arms. Hadn't put the "new" ones back in...
Saw your post and went and checked... they sent me 2wd bushings. :P

Good thing i kept the old ones... (they just press out unlike the upper ones which I had to burn the rubber to remove)
Looks like I may have to find some spares in a wrecking yard, for future use.
From the diagram at www.makeitdodgeparts.com, it makes it look like they didn't sell the bushing separately... only with the control arm... any idea if they were ever available separately ?
 

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Old 10-06-2010, 04:29 PM
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Local dealer confirms the bushings were never available from Chrysler as a separate part, only the lower control arm, which is also no longer available
 
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So if the bushings and arms are nill what next guys? Concerns me sinceI have an 89,opps wifwes baby, 94 goes to work. This is not a good thing.
 
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So if the bushings and arms are nill what next guys? Concerns me sinceI have an 89,opps wifwes baby, 94 goes to work. This is not a good thing.
A few choices.
1. Junkyard and pick up a control arm with decent bushings.
2. Try to find an online manual with dimensions of some busings. Then measure what you need and try to find one that will fit.
Napa sometimes will help in that kind of a search.
 



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