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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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I am having the worst luck getting my bull bar installed. I finally got one of the bolts off but destroyed the bushing in the process. I called the Dodge dealership but they said they don't have the bushing in their computer to order. What alternatives do I have to replace them? Now I have a horrific clunking sound coming from my front end when I hit bumps. So frustrating!
 
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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There is a thread with the parts manual stickied on the first page. Go to the section pertaining to the front end, find the part number and search online.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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Thanks. Appreciate it.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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There are 2 Bushings. You want the Upper Body Mount Bushing. You shouldnt need the Lower one. (Top one is the threaded one)
Id suggest replacing Both the Bolts aswell, But at around $20/ec for the bolts and the bushing is between $30-40/each

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I had to do this to both my bushings to get the bolt out. (Both would just spin)


Ill try to find the p/n
 
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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I did find the p/n. I'm going to go to the dealership tomorrow with the picture and number to replace both. Thanks for the info.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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ok, I think it is a Dealer only part, I could not find it on RockAuto.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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Ahhhh we are on the same boat my friend. This is why my Aries bull bar is up for grabs Maybe my next truck will have one!
 
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 06Dak4.7Silver
Ahhhh we are on the same boat my friend. This is why my Aries bull bar is up for grabs Maybe my next truck will have one!
Up for grabs so does that mean i just have to pay shipping?
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 12:39 AM
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Up for grabs so does that mean i just have to pay shipping?
yup, $100 plus shipping my man!
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 08:34 AM
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Put the part numbers in here, you might save some bucks.
 
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