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Owen_Dyneto

Re: T-L Front upper control arm bushings R&R

#51

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Just from memory, the correct bushings are MOOG K-320 or TRW 12309. If I'm incorrect, someone please come along and correct me.

Posted on: 2013/4/20 14:44

BDeB

Re: T-L Front upper control arm bushings R&R

#52

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Quote:

Riki wrote:
with spreader out , its 8 1/16,, gap is 3/8s on each side..going to make spacer to go between washer and bushing..

Looks like your control arm has been spread too far out.

The 8-1/16" measurement should be from the outside of the upper control arm as per Figure 14 on page 5 of the Suspension and Steering section in the 1951 to 54 service manual (1955-56 is the same)

Can't speak for the Raybestos and Moog parts, but Ford D3AZ-3068-A bushings match the original Packard parts.

Posted on: 2013/4/20 15:34

1949 Custom 8

R H

Re: T-L Front upper control arm bushings R&R

#53

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BD, I had to spread it back out, so it was a little wider,

sprung back to 8 1/16th

that part is hard to find, found NOS ones, that D3az-3068-A, must be for a 1960 era, not the 70s,

Going to use my spacers for now, see how that works,

thanks rik

Posted on: 2013/4/20 17:42

Riki

HH56

Re: T-L Front upper control arm bushings R&R

#54

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Posting photo for Riki. His bushings with spacers made and installed.

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Posted on: 2013/4/20 19:07

Howard

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Re: T-L Front upper control arm bushings R&R

#55

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Thanks Howard,,, you were right,, renamed picture ,,and it up loaded..

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Posted on: 2013/4/20 19:35

Riki

PackardV8

Re: T-L Front upper control arm bushings R&R

#56

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Also check the numbers supplied by Owen Dyneto as well as those in the X-ref.

I replaced mine about 6 years ago (56 Exec) . BOught them at AAP,AZO or maybe O'reillies. MIne fit perfect as the OEM fit. Don't have the number recorded tho.

Posted on: 2013/4/20 20:31

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R H

Re: T-L Front upper control arm bushings R&R

#57

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thanks v8,,

checked owens, no match, gm ac part..

Posted on: 2013/4/20 20:33

Riki

PackardV8

Re: T-L Front upper control arm bushings R&R

#58

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I found the box. Perfect Circle FB 346. My hand written note on the box "same as 73 F LTD".

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PackardV8

Re: T-L Front upper control arm bushings R&R

#59

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Do a eBAy search on d3az-3068-a. $30. Also eBay search the other numbers.

Posted on: 2013/4/20 20:45

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