View Full Version : Wanted To Buy Bushings - 2003 Police Package Lower Control Arm Rear Bushings
LAMarauder
02-27-2019, 02:13 PM
Took our 2003 Marauder to the shop and they discovered that our front lower control arm bushings had almost completely fallen apart and were destroying the inner edge on our tires.
The mechanic found that replacement bushings for Marauders with the police intercept package could no longer be purchased individually. Told us that we need to replace both front control arms because they come with the bushings attached. Would love to avoid replacing both arms.
Looking for bushings that fit a 2003 Marauder with police intercept package
Police package makes the bushings interior sizing different than the regular package.
RubberCtyRauder
02-27-2019, 02:29 PM
control arms are not overly expesnive
musclemerc
02-27-2019, 02:32 PM
Title says "rear bushings"
Mechanic says "front bushings"
:confused: :?:
fastblackmerc
02-27-2019, 02:42 PM
What's the "Police Intercept Package"?
fastblackmerc
02-27-2019, 02:43 PM
Replace the entire arm. Will be about the same price as replacing just the bushings.
LAMarauder
02-27-2019, 02:58 PM
My bad - it is the rear bushings on the lower control arm at the front of the vehicle.
Nice catch. I'll change.
musclemerc
02-27-2019, 06:00 PM
Nah, its just a front control arm bushing. Only option is upper/lower
Moog makes a nice replacement bushing. Do you know if you have solid or hollow control arms?
If you have solid CA's replace the bushing. The OEM arm is no longer available.
Gerry24
02-27-2019, 07:06 PM
Go with Moog... greasable bushings.
Nah, its just a front control arm bushing. Only option is upper/lower
Moog makes a nice replacement bushing. Do you know if you have solid or hollow control arms?
If you have solid CA's replace the bushing. The OEM arm is no longer available.
He is referring to the rearmost bushing assembly that is attached to the frame
Separate from the actual lower control arm
SteelQualityMan
02-28-2019, 06:41 AM
What's the "Police Intercept Package"?Please forgive my ignorance, but I don't know what that is either?
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RubberCtyRauder
02-28-2019, 08:01 AM
Please forgive my ignorance, but I don't know what that is either?
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There is no such thing related to Marauders
NXSBOB
02-28-2019, 08:03 AM
Are Marauder and CV the same arm?
gdmjoe
02-28-2019, 08:26 AM
NXSBOB - Are Marauder and CV the same arm?
2003-2004 - Yes. *After mid-year 2005 they were stamped-steel as opposed to cast-aluminum.
Though the Crown Victoria did also have a "Heavy Duty" version. ?????
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NXSBOB
02-28-2019, 08:33 AM
2003-2004 - Yes. *Later years were steel as opposed to the aluminum.
Though the Crown Victoria did also have a "Heavy Duty" version. ?????
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Thanks. That agrees with what I found.
https://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/2004/ford/crown-victoria/police-interceptor-trim/4-6l-v8-gas-engine/front-suspension-cat/suspension-components-scat
fastblackmerc
02-28-2019, 01:03 PM
Please forgive my ignorance, but I don't know what that is either?
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There is no such thing related to Marauders
Maybe it's got that "Interceptor" badge on the back?
Agent2006
02-28-2019, 01:56 PM
If you buy them from Rock Auto, and are installing them yourself, make sure the stud/nut on the rear bushing are loose. Otherwise : you are fighting the bushing/twist while you get the mounting bolts back in. Cheapo one I bought had the bushing stud/nut tight. Better one I bought came with it loose and I torqued it after the install.
SteelQualityMan
02-28-2019, 02:04 PM
Maybe it's got that "Interceptor" badge on the back?I must have the 'stealth' option on my MM, but I do have one of those showing on the back of my Crown Vic. I do have a tendency to intercept speed traps a lot.
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MyBlackBeasts
02-28-2019, 05:36 PM
Maybe it's got that "Interceptor" badge on the back?
No... the Cop Chip enhanced the Control Arm performance! :D
1Marauder
03-01-2019, 09:12 AM
Maybe it's got that "Interceptor" badge on the back?
Hey, don't knock the interceptor badge! My Red came with one...
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