Dorman 533-551 Beam Axle Pivot Bushing - Front

Dorman 533-551 Beam Axle Pivot Bushing

Dorman 533-551 is a suspension I-beam axle pivot bushing for front suspension service on select Ford and Mazda trucks and SUVs. It is precision-engineered and tested as a direct replacement for the original equipment bushing on specific applications, with rubber and steel construction for the pivot point.

Key Features

• Beam axle pivot bushing for front suspension repair
• Rubber and steel construction
• Black and silver finish
• Inside diameter: 14.6 mm; outside diameter: 45.3 mm
• Wall thickness: 10 mm; length: 45.5 mm
• Direct replacement for select OE applications
• Part number: 533-551

Detailed Description

This Dorman suspension bushing is used at the I-beam axle pivot point to restore proper suspension support and movement in vehicles with a standard duty design. It fits front suspension applications on models such as the Ford F-150, Ford F-250, Ford Bronco, Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Ford F-350, Ford F-100, Ford F-250 HD, Mazda B2300, Mazda B3000, Mazda B4000, and Mazda Navajo. For shoppers searching for a front beam axle pivot bushing for a 1980-1997 Ford F-Series or a front suspension bushing for a Ford Ranger or Mazda B-Series, 533-551 is the OE-style replacement to review.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K8292 and Delphi TD614W for the same application.

What It Helps Repair

• Front suspension looseness at the beam axle pivot
• Clunking or shifting from worn pivot bushings
• Excessive play in standard duty I-beam axle suspension
• Uneven suspension movement caused by deteriorated rubber
• Restoration of pivot support on Ford and Mazda front suspension systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and front suspension configuration before installation. This bushing is for standard duty design applications, and some listings note stamped I-beam axle or date-specific coverage on certain Ford F-150 models. Inspect the pivot hardware and surrounding suspension components for wear before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this beam axle pivot bushing as a precision-engineered replacement and subjects it to testing for reliable OE-style service on the listed vehicles.

Compatible Vehicles

• Fits 1997 Ford F-250 HD, front, Standard Duty Design
• Fits 1983-1997 Ford Ranger, front, Standard Duty Design
• Fits 1994-1997 Mazda B3000, front, Standard Duty Design
• Fits 1994-1997 Mazda B4000, front, Standard Duty Design
• Fits 1980-1996 Ford Bronco, front, Standard Duty Design
• Fits 1984-1996 Ford F-150, front, Standard Duty Design
• Fits 1980-1982 Ford F-150, front, Standard Duty Design
• Fits 1980-1996 Ford F-250, front, Standard Duty Design
• Fits 1995-1996 Mazda B2300, front, Standard Duty Design
• Fits 1991-1994 Ford Explorer, front, Standard Duty Design
• Fits 1991-1994 Mazda Navajo, front, Standard Duty Design
• Fits 1984-1990 Ford Bronco II, front, Standard Duty Design
• Fits 1980-1985 Ford F-350, front, Standard Duty Design
• Fits 1981-1983 Ford F-100, front, w/Stamped I-Beam Axle
• Fits 1983 Ford F-150, front, To 6/01/83