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Mevotech GK8240 Suspension Control Arm Bushing - Front Upper
| Brand | Mevotech GK8240 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front Upper |
| Color | Black |
| Inside Diameter | 0.76 |
| Length | 5.85 |
| Material | Natural Rubber |
| Mounting Type | Press In |
| Number of Bushings | 2 |
| Outside Diameter | 1.54 |
| Wall Thickness | 0.38 |
| Fits | Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury · 10 vehicles |
Press-in fit. Simplifies installation for a secure suspension control arm bushing replacement.
Natural rubber. Helps deliver flexible, quiet suspension performance.
Suspension bushing. Restores the cushioning and isolation your suspension control arm needs.
Cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K8240, 536-484 and 602.61056 for the same application. See all 8.
Mevotech GK8240 Front Upper Control Arm Bushings
Mevotech GK8240 is a suspension control arm bushing set built for front upper applications on select Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. These natural rubber bushings are press-in style replacements that restore a tighter mounting point between the control arm and suspension structure.
Compatible With 1975-1980 Mercury Monarch and 1977-1980 Lincoln Versailles, front upper.
Key Features
- Natural rubber construction for a factory-style bushing feel
- Press-in mounting type for front upper control arm service
- Black finish with a 0.38 wall thickness
- Inside diameter: 0.76; outside diameter: 1.54
- Length: 5.85 for the specified suspension application
- Part number GK8240 for catalog and interchange lookup
Detailed Description
Mevotech GK8240 is a suspension control arm bushing designed for front upper use on 1975-1980 Mercury Monarch and 1977-1980 Lincoln Versailles models. The natural rubber material helps maintain the original-style compliance expected in a control arm bushing, while the press-in design supports a secure fit in the control arm assembly. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K8240 for the same application.
For buyers searching for a front upper control arm bushing for Mercury Monarch or Lincoln Versailles, GK8240 provides the key dimensions needed for fitment verification and service planning. The part number GK8240 is also referenced by several interchange numbers, making it easier to match against existing catalog records.
What It Helps Address
- Excessive play in the front upper control arm mounting point
- Noise from worn or deteriorated suspension bushings
- Uneven suspension response caused by aged rubber
- Loose or inconsistent control arm positioning
- Restoration work on older Lincoln and Mercury suspension systems
Installation Notes and Tips
GK8240 uses a press-in mounting type, so proper bushing removal and installation tools are recommended. Verify the control arm dimensions, inside diameter, outside diameter, and length before installation. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, model, and front upper position for 1975-1980 Mercury Monarch and 1977-1980 Lincoln Versailles.
Quality Assurance
Mevotech supplies chassis and suspension components for service replacement applications. Use the part number GK8240 and the listed dimensions to confirm the correct front upper control arm bushing before installation.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Lincoln | Versailles | Front Upper | — |
| 1980 | Mercury | Monarch | Front Upper | — |
| 1979 | Lincoln | Versailles | Front Upper | — |
| 1979 | Mercury | Monarch | Front Upper | — |
| 1978 | Lincoln | Versailles | Front Upper | — |
| 1978 | Mercury | Monarch | Front Upper | — |
| 1977 | Lincoln | Versailles | Front Upper | — |
| 1977 | Mercury | Monarch | Front Upper | — |
| 1976 | Mercury | Monarch | Front Upper | — |
| 1975 | Mercury | Monarch | Front Upper | — |
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