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I have a 96 F-150 and the bushings on the drivers side radius arm just decided to vaporize. Everything else seems to be in great shape. Any one know a tip to replacing bushings without dismanteling front end? Thanks Lloyd
 
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I had to do that on an old bronco once, a similar setup. I supported the truck at the frame, disconnected the shocks, track bar, and radius rods from the frame. Using a come-along from the front axle I pulled it forward towards the front bumper (the coil springs were pulled from vertical, but left attached) , this allowed me to sneak the bushing onto the radius arm. Then just slack off the come-along, and the axle will move back into place. Hope this helps. Oh, and of course if its a 4x4 you'll obviously have to disconnect the front drive shaft. Wink


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Thanks I think I'll give it a try.
 
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