Dorman 533-550 Suspension Control Arm Bushing Kit - Front Upper

Dorman 533-550 Front Upper Control Arm Bushings

Dorman 533-550 is a standard replacement suspension control arm bushing kit for the front upper position on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested to replace worn original equipment bushings on applications such as the Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis.

Key Features

• Standard replacement front upper control arm bushing kit
• Built with steel, rubber, and silver-finished metal components
• Designed for OE-style replacement on select rear-wheel-drive Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury platforms
• Fits front upper suspension locations on confirmed applications
• Mounting hardware not included
• Cross-reference: MOOG Chassis Products K8276

Detailed Description

Dorman 533-550 is engineered for front upper suspension service where control arm bushings have worn, cracked, or lost their original shape. The design uses rubber and steel construction to restore the bushing interface in the control arm, helping maintain suspension geometry and steering response on vehicles including the Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis. This part number also cross-references Centric Parts 602.61008 for the same application.

Compatible With 1992-1994 Ford Crown Victoria, front upper; 1991-1994 Ford Grand Marquis, front upper; 1982-1994 Lincoln Town Car, front upper; 1979-1994 Mercury Grand Marquis, front upper; 1987-1991 Mercury Colony Park, front upper; 1979-1986 Ford LTD, front upper; and 1980-1983 Lincoln Mark VI, front upper. Dorman 533-550 is a direct-fit style replacement for these confirmed applications.

What It Helps Fix

• Front-end looseness caused by worn upper control arm bushings
• Clunking or knocking from suspension movement
• Uneven tire wear related to bushing deterioration
• Imprecise steering feel from excess control arm play
• Suspension noise during braking, turning, or road impacts

Installation Notes

Inspect the control arm and surrounding suspension components before installation. Because mounting hardware is not included, reuse or replace related fasteners as needed during service. Verify front upper fitment by year, make, model, and application notes before ordering, especially on Mercury Grand Marquis and Ford LTD vehicles with noted threaded-bushing differences.

Quality Assurance

This Dorman suspension control arm bushing kit is built as a standard replacement part and rigorously tested for reliable OE-style service on the listed applications. It is intended for confirmed fitments on Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury front upper suspension systems.