Mevotech GK8452 Suspension Strut Rod Bushing Kit - Front

Suspension Strut Rod Bushing for Front Applications

Mevotech GK8452 is a suspension strut rod bushing kit for front strut rod service on select Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It uses a natural rubber bushing to help restore proper strut rod support and front suspension alignment on applications such as the Chrysler Concorde, Intrepid, and Ford Taurus.

Key Features

• Natural rubber bushing construction for front strut rod service
• Black bushing finish
• Bushing outside diameter: 1.61 in.
• Bushing inside diameter: 0.8 in.
• Bushing length: 1.61 in.
• Designed for front strut rod mounting points
• Compatible with a wide range of 1986-2004 front suspension applications

Detailed Description

Mevotech GK8452 is a front suspension strut rod bushing kit built for vehicles that use a strut rod-to-bushing interface to control fore-and-aft suspension movement. The natural rubber material helps replace worn or deteriorated rubber at the strut rod connection, supporting more consistent suspension geometry on vehicles including the Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Concorde, Chrysler Intrepid, Dodge Intrepid, Ford Windstar, Lincoln Continental, Ford Taurus, and Mercury Sable. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K8452 and Centric Parts 602.63073 for the same application. The GK8452 part number is also commonly searched for front strut rod bushing replacement on these platforms.

What It Helps Address

• Clunking or looseness from worn front strut rod bushings
• Excessive movement at the strut rod mounting point
• Front-end instability caused by deteriorated rubber bushings
• Uneven suspension response from aged bushing material
• Service needs on Chrysler Concorde, Intrepid, and Ford Taurus front suspension systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Install on the front strut rod location only, following the vehicle-specific service procedure. Verify bushing dimensions and mounting style before installation, especially on Ford Windstar applications noted as a 1-piece design. Inspect the strut rod, mounting surfaces, and surrounding suspension components for wear before reassembly. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and position before ordering GK8452.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech supplies chassis and suspension components for service replacement applications. GK8452 is built with natural rubber construction and dimensional specifications intended to match the listed front strut rod applications.