Mevotech GK8616 Suspension Control Arm Bushing - Front Upper

Mevotech GK8616 Front Upper Control Arm Bushing

Mevotech GK8616 is a suspension control arm bushing made from natural rubber with a press-in mounting design. It is built for front upper suspension locations on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles, including Crown Victoria, Town Car, and Grand Marquis applications.

For drivers searching for a front upper control arm bushing for a 1979-1994 Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, or Mercury Grand Marquis, this part provides a direct-fit service option for restoring suspension joint support and ride control.

• Natural rubber construction for suspension isolation and compliance
• Press-in mounting type for service replacement applications
• Black finish
• Inside diameter: 0.68 in.
• Outside diameter: 1.3 in.
• Large outside diameter: 1.38 in.
• Length: 4.94 in.
• Designed for front upper suspension positions
• Compatible with vehicles that use a press-in control arm bushing design

Detailed Application Information

Mevotech GK8616 is a suspension control arm bushing for front upper locations on 1979-1994 Ford Crown Victoria, 1981-1994 Lincoln Town Car, 1979-1994 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1987-1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, 1987-1991 Mercury Colony Park, 1980-1983 Lincoln Mark VI, 1979-1982 Ford LTD, 1979-1982 Mercury Marquis, and 1980 Lincoln Continental. This part cross-references Delphi TD5729W and Remy 17097 for the same application. The Mevotech GK8616 part number is also listed among common interchange references for this service position.

What This Part Helps Address

• Excessive looseness in the front upper suspension
• Clunking or knocking from worn control arm bushings
• Uneven steering feel caused by deteriorated rubber bushings
• Suspension movement that can affect alignment stability
• Ride harshness from aged or cracked bushing material

Installation Notes and Tips

This is a press-in bushing, so proper removal and installation tools are important for service work. Verify the front upper position and confirm the bushing dimensions against the original part before installation. On vehicles such as the Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis, inspect the control arm and surrounding suspension components for wear before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech GK8616 is an Original Grade suspension replacement part built to match the application requirements for the listed Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury platforms. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and front upper position before ordering.