1973 RR torsion bar cross member bushings

[rebeldart]

Looks like the two mounts and related bushings are the only attachment points for the crossmember that retains the aft end of the bars (best I can see without the car in the air) ? Mine are looking pretty dry rotted and doing a suspension rebuild (front LCA's are off) and now would be the time !

 

[mopar73dge]

I replaced mine with poly ones, the shop had to cut the opening in the cross member because the new poly bushing was a bit larger, worked out great and wanted to change them before they failed, lasted about 150,000 miles and were still holding well.

 

[Kernel Sanders]

When I replaced mine I found that where the bushings were, the cross member itself was rotted. I was already replacing the cross member as the PO must have snagged it on something and it was bent to hell.

Anyways I replaced the Kframe and torsion xmember bushings with solid bushings. Originally I had bought them from CudaZappa but he no longer makes them. I think Firmfeel has them now.

I do have the dimensions for the torsion Xmember bushings if you want to go solid and have your local machine shop make a set for you.

Also if you find that the Xmember is rotted and need one and cant find one, I do have a spare for shipping costs (I'm in Canada though)