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By 55courier - 15 Years Ago
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I thought I would press in some new LCA bushings in our 55 Courier. I ordered new ones from Macs, They are imported from India (Bummer) Well big suprise they are not going to fit, they are just a bit to wide. I even had them in the freezer for a week to shrink them a bit. Anyway I have been to every parts store within 30 miles and have 3 different sets ordered but they are not right. Does anyone have a Moog number for LCA bushings for a 55 passenger car? Thanks...
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By aussiebill - 15 Years Ago
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Are you sure you,re not trying to push them ALL the way in? as they only go up to the small raised part below the flange, not all the way through!
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By oldcarmark - 15 Years Ago
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I bought Moog bushings for mine.I also got a set from Dennis Carpenter when I bought new mounting bolts.DC's are now made in China.There is no comparison in quality.The rubber in the Moogs is much more firm and the outer metal has serations which help keep them tight in the arm.DC's have softer rubber and smooth metal shells.I sold the DC ones on Ebay.I have not heard of a fit problem with Moog.They dont go all the way in-only as far as the raised shoulder.If I can find my Moog catalogue I will post the part #'s.
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By 55courier - 15 Years Ago
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Hello, The ones from Macs are to wide to even fit the control arm. The 2nd set ended up being upper bushings Moog K321, the 3rd set are for 62-6? but the book said they would fit 55' they are differant. Yes I know not to press them in all the way, Thanks for the input it all helps keep these old cars on the road..
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By oldcarmark - 15 Years Ago
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My Moog book doesn't list them anymore.They fit 54-56 Ford,Mercury,and Tee-bird.I bought mine 2 years ago so perhaps they have discontinued them from Moog directly but there must be some still around from other sources.Did you contact Macs about them because it is possible they sent the wrong ones or they are wrong item in the box.It happens.
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By 55courier - 15 Years Ago
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Thanks for checking the Moog book for me, I called Macs. They referred me to the tecnical dept. But with the hours I work it does not seem possible to get ahold of them. I call and get the voicemail thing They have not called me as of yet..
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By PF Arcand - 15 Years Ago
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55 Courier: If you can't get what you need from Macs try Concours Parts in Nevada. Their catalog (a few yrs old) lists "A" arm bushings & some of their listings are TRW parts. Just a thought, I'm wondering why you would go the substantial labor to dismantle the suspension to replace the lowers only?
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By aussiebill - 15 Years Ago
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oldcarmark (5/26/2010)
I bought Moog bushings for mine.I also got a set from Dennis Carpenter when I bought new mounting bolts.DC's are now made in China.There is no comparison in quality.The rubber in the Moogs is much more firm and the outer metal has serations which help keep them tight in the arm.DC's have softer rubber and smooth metal shells.I sold the DC ones on Ebay.I have not heard of a fit problem with Moog.They dont go all the way in-only as far as the raised shoulder.If I can find my Moog catalogue I will post the part #'s.Actually Carpenters have had parts made in india and offshore for years, its only since the free trade agreements world wide that the place of manufacture has to be displayed on the packaging. When i was activley involved in mechanical repair business many years back i would show supprised customers the same TRW ball joint made in 5 different countries. regards bill.
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By oldcarmark - 15 Years Ago
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I did not know that Bill.I found a great deal of difference in quality in these bushings anyway.I bought the bolt kit as I mentioned and it was made in China.The supplied nuts were only half as wide as the originals and I ended up buying fullsize nuts locally.
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By paul2748 - 15 Years Ago
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I got the bushings for my 54 from Kanter Auto parts in NJ. Don't know origin, but they fit ok.
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By Hoosier Hurricane - 15 Years Ago
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My 1996 NAPA catalog shows the number to be 267-3123. Don't know if they still have them available.
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By MoonShadow - 15 Years Ago
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Considering the amount of American product made to spec in China now, it's hard to believe that any reputable dealer would accept poorly made parts. I have met the guys (and gals) at Mac's and they seem to believe in what they do. Call again, kick it upstairs, and look for someone who cares! I'm sure they don't intend to sell parts that won't fit. As the cars get older and the hobby gets thinner it will be up to us to police the quality of replacement parts. Jim, Maybe we need a spot here for "parts that don't work" or "bad dealer experiences" so we could all be aware of what's going on in our hobby. Chuck in NH
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By DANIEL TINDER - 15 Years Ago
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"Good intentions" notwithstanding, the wider spectrum (other brand/models) suppliers never seem to deliver quite the same level of service/expertise as Y-Block/T-Bird specific outfits.
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