Control Arm Hardware

[jwibbity]

So I have a brtand new set of METCO C/A's and I would like to have brand new hardware to go in with them.

Does ford have a new kit for bolts, nuts and washers?

Yes I'm being lazy and could take apart one side and run to the lowes and match up sizes but I don't want to interrupt the process,

[justbob]

You'll want them from the dealer as for one they are metric and two, they have a coating on them to keep from corroding to the bushings which can be a NIGHTMARE next time you ever take them off. Just ask Waymon!


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[justbob]

Also, I'm pretty sure all bolts and nuts will be listed separately.


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[justbob]

This number seems to pop up for both upper and lower.


W712820S439


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[jwibbity]

This number seems to pop up for both upper and lower.


W712820S439


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Four packs of W712820S439 ( control arm bolts) 2 per pack

Two packs of W520215S436 (control arm nuts) 4 per pack

Two packs of W704662S2 (lock nuts) 4 per pack

Two packs of W705543S436 (lower control arm lock nuts) 2 per pack



From this site its kinda confusing what has lock nuts and what doesn't

http://parts.lakelandford.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_product =54247673&ukey_assembly=6482296

[jwibbity]

I need conformation that I'm ordering the right parts, of course none of the dealers have anything in stock

[1stMerc]

You'll want them from the dealer as for one they are metric and two, they have a coating on them to keep from corroding to the bushings which can be a NIGHTMARE next time you ever take them off. Just ask Waymon!


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That's right, Bob rub it in. :(

Seriously, though thanks for the chuckle and memory. :) Couple of those bolts were a serious pain in the keester, to remove. oy vey.

I found replacements here, but some parts will have to be reused (forget which) as it is no longer available. Still will have to coat the shaft with anti-seize as they appear to be of the same material as oem.

Like other posted sight, will save you from trying to locate each one individually.

https://silverstatefordparts.com/parts/2004/Mercury/Marauder/Base/?siteid=214290&vehicleid=175420&section=REAR%20SUSPENSION

[jwibbity]

So tomorrow is the day for these guys to get replaced. I have an alignment and roadforce balance scheduled for tomorrow morning. Then after that's its tear down time!!!

Got a standard size grease gun from advance auto along with some Mobil 1 synthetic grease, and I found some 1/4" zerk fitting with 45* & 90* bends........WINNING!!!!!