Dorman 533-552 Radius Arm Bushing - Front

Dorman 533-552 Radius Arm Bushing

This Dorman radius arm bushing is a standard replacement for select Ford trucks and SUVs with front radius arm suspension. It is precision-engineered and tested to replace the original equipment bushing on specific applications, including 1979-1981 Ford F-100, F-150, F-250, and F-350, plus 1980-1981 Ford Bronco.

Key Features

• Direct replacement radius arm bushing for front suspension service
• Rubber construction for OE-style suspension isolation
• Red bushing components with a 2 in. length, 0.9 in. inside diameter, and 2.6 in. outside diameter
• Standard replacement grade for select Ford front suspension applications
• Includes mounting hardware listed in the package contents

Detailed Description

The Dorman 533-552 radius arm bushing is built for front suspension repair on classic Ford truck and Bronco platforms that use welded steel washers on the frame bracket. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K8295 for the same application. It is a practical choice for restoring proper radius arm mounting on 1979-1981 Ford F-100, F-150, F-250, and F-350, as well as 1980-1981 Ford Bronco models.

Made from rubber, this radius arm bushing is intended to replace worn OE bushings that can affect suspension location and ride quality. The included package contents list a front bushing, rear bushing, dome washer, flat washer, and spacer, supporting a complete front radius arm service on the specified vehicles. Use Dorman 533-552 when you need a front suspension bushing replacement for these Ford applications.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clunking or knocking from the front suspension
• Excessive play at the radius arm mounting point
• Worn or cracked original rubber bushings
• Suspension movement caused by deteriorated OE hardware interfaces
• Reduced steering stability from loose front suspension components

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 1980-1981 Ford Bronco, front, w/Welded Steel Washers on Frame Bracket
• Fits 1979-1981 Ford F-100, front, w/Welded Steel Washers on Frame Bracket
• Fits 1979-1981 Ford F-150, front, w/Welded Steel Washers on Frame Bracket
• Fits 1979-1981 Ford F-250, front, w/Welded Steel Washers on Frame Bracket
• Fits 1980-1981 Ford F-350, front, w/Welded Steel Washers on Frame Bracket

Confirm the frame bracket style before installation, since this part is listed for vehicles with welded steel washers on the frame bracket. Inspect the radius arm mounting surfaces and related suspension components for wear before installing the new bushing. Dorman 533-552 is a front suspension service part for the listed Ford Bronco and Ford truck applications.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this radius arm bushing is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable OE replacement performance on the specified vehicles. The part is built as a standard replacement for front suspension repair on the listed Ford applications.