1993 Cummins 2 WD Front End Question

[VanillaJ]

I am the proud owner of a 1993 Dodge D250 Extended Cab 2wd. My step father had this for 27 years and drove it off the showroom floor. All maintenance records and in pristine condition with VERY few exceptions. This said, there is a bushing in the front end that is torn, see picture. Front end still feels tight and no knocking but that's because I believe it's still partially present. I've ordered different bushings but keep getting the wrong part. What is this thing? You'll see the end pointing up. I have two other trucks, a 2019 Ford F150 and a 2005 F350 Powerstroke and I love this 12 valve more than both. Partially because it reminds me of one of the greatest men I've ever known. Any help would be appreciated!

 

[AnonEd]

I've no 2WD to look at but my FSM calls it a strut rod (other end bolted to lower control arm) and shows separate "front" and "rear" bushings for each side of that mounting bracket. Nut at this end is 52 ft-lb, two on the control arm are 135 ft-lb.

 

[NIsaacs]

One of these two kits might work.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/searc... kit front&referer=semantic&completeVeh=true#

 

[VanillaJ]

I've no 2WD to look at but my FSM calls it a strut rod (other end bolted to lower control arm) and shows separate "front" and "rear" bushings for each side of that mounting bracket. Nut at this end is 52 ft-lb, two on the control arm are 135 ft-lb.

 

[VanillaJ]

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Tell me it’s this easy please.

 

[AnonEd]

Could be. The book calls the rear retainer bronze but I don't know why it'd make a difference.

 

[VanillaJ]

Could be. The book calls the rear retainer bronze but I don't know why it'd make a difference.

I owe you , thsnx