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Mevotech MK6178 Suspension Control Arm Bushing - Rear or Rear Lower
| Brand | Mevotech MK6178 |
|---|---|
| Position | Rear Lower |
| Color | Grey |
| Inside Diameter | 0.476 |
| Length | 4.59 |
| Material | Natural Rubber |
| Number of Bushings | 2 |
| Outside Diameter | 1.89 |
| Wall Thickness | 0.71 |
| Fits | Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, and GMC · 136 vehicles |
Natural rubber. Provides flexible cushioning and vibration isolation.
Control arm bushing. Restores smooth suspension movement and helps reduce noise.
Cross-references Centric Parts 602.62007, Delphi TD4228W and Dorman - Premium BCK90595PR for the same application. See all 14.
Rear Suspension Control Arm Bushing for GM A/G-Body and F-Body
Mevotech MK6178 is a rear suspension control arm bushing built with natural rubber for direct replacement service on a wide range of Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile applications. It is specified for rear lower and rear positions on classic GM platforms, including Camaro, Firebird, Monte Carlo, Cutlass Supreme, Regal, El Camino, Malibu, and Grand Prix.
For drivers searching for a rear lower control arm bushing for 1982-2002 Chevrolet Camaro or 1982-2002 Pontiac Firebird, MK6178 provides a fitment-focused replacement option with OE-style dimensions and rubber construction. The Mevotech MK6178 is also cross-referenced to MOOG Chassis Products K6178 for the same application.
Key Features
- Natural rubber construction for suspension isolation and compliance
- Grey finish with OE-style service dimensions
- Inside diameter: 0.476 in.
- Outside diameter: 1.89 in.
- Length: 4.59 in.
- Wall thickness: 0.71 in.
- Fits rear lower and rear control arm locations, depending on vehicle application
- Direct replacement for many GM rear suspension applications
Detailed Description
Mevotech MK6178 is a suspension control arm bushing engineered for rear suspension service on GM rear-wheel-drive platforms. The natural rubber material helps maintain the compliance needed in the control arm mounting point while supporting consistent suspension movement. With its listed dimensions and OE-style profile, this bushing is suited for restoring worn rear control arm pivot points on vehicles such as Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Buick Regal, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.
Compatible With 1982-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, rear lower; 1982-2002 Pontiac Firebird, rear lower; 1978-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, rear; 1978-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, rear; 1978-1987 Buick Regal, rear lower; 1978-1987 Chevrolet El Camino, rear; 1985-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass, rear; 1978-1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass, rear; 1978-1987 Pontiac Grand Prix, rear lower; 1982-1986 Pontiac Bonneville, rear; 1978-1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, rear; 1978-1983 Chevrolet Malibu, rear; 1980-1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, rear; 1981-1982 Pontiac Grand LeMans, rear; 1978-1981 Buick Century, rear lower; 1978-1981 Pontiac LeMans, rear; and 1978-1980 Pontiac Grand Am, rear.
This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K6178 for the same application.
Common Repair Uses
- Replacing cracked or deteriorated rear control arm bushings
- Addressing rear suspension looseness or excess movement
- Reducing clunking or squeaking from worn bushing mounts
- Restoring control arm pivot stability on GM rear suspension systems
- Correcting uneven rear suspension response caused by worn rubber bushings
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the control arm position before ordering, since MK6178 is listed for rear lower and rear applications depending on the vehicle. Compare the original bushing dimensions to the listed inside diameter, outside diameter, length, and wall thickness before installation. Proper removal and pressing tools are typically required for control arm bushing service, and the control arm should be inspected for wear, corrosion, or deformation before reassembly.
Quality Assurance
Mevotech supplies suspension service parts for OE-style replacement applications, and MK6178 is built to match the dimensional requirements of the listed vehicles. Confirm fitment against the vehicle year, make, model, and rear suspension position before installation.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 2000 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1999 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1998 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1997 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1996 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1995 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1994 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1993 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1993 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1992 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1992 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1991 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1991 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1990 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1990 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1989 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1989 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1988 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1988 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Rear | — |
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Rear | — |
| 1988 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1987 | Buick | Regal | Rear Lower | — |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Rear | — |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Rear | — |
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | Rear | — |
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Rear | — |
| 1987 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1987 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Rear Lower | — |
| 1986 | Buick | Regal | Rear Lower | — |
| 1986 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1986 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Rear | — |
| 1986 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Rear | — |
| 1986 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | Rear | — |
| 1986 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Rear | — |
| 1986 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Rear | — |
| 1986 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1986 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Rear Lower | — |
| 1985 | Buick | Regal | Rear Lower | — |
| 1985 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1985 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Rear | — |
| 1985 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Rear | — |
| 1985 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | Rear | — |
| 1985 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Rear | — |
| 1985 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Rear | — |
| 1985 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1985 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Rear Lower | — |
| 1984 | Buick | Regal | Rear Lower | — |
| 1984 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1984 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Rear | — |
| 1984 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Rear | — |
| 1984 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | Rear | — |
| 1984 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Rear | — |
| 1984 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Rear | — |
| 1984 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1984 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Rear Lower | — |
| 1983 | Buick | Regal | Rear Lower | — |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Rear | — |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Rear | — |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Rear | — |
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | Rear | — |
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | Rear | — |
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Rear | — |
| 1983 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Rear | — |
| 1983 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1983 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Rear Lower | — |
| 1982 | Buick | Regal | Rear Lower | — |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rear Lower | — |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Rear | — |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Rear | — |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Rear | — |
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | Rear | — |
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | Rear | — |
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Rear | — |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Rear | — |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Firebird | Rear Lower | — |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | Rear | — |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Rear Lower | — |
| 1981 | Buick | Century | Rear Lower | — |
| 1981 | Buick | Regal | Rear Lower | — |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Rear | — |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Rear | — |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Rear | — |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | Rear | — |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | Rear | — |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | Rear | — |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Rear | — |
| 1981 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | Rear | — |
| 1981 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Rear Lower | — |
| 1981 | Pontiac | LeMans | Rear | — |
| 1980 | Buick | Century | Rear Lower | — |
| 1980 | Buick | Regal | Rear Lower | — |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Rear | — |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Rear | — |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Rear | — |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | Rear | — |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | Rear | — |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | Rear | — |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Rear | — |
| 1980 | Pontiac | Grand Am | Rear | — |
| 1980 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Rear Lower | — |
| 1980 | Pontiac | LeMans | Rear | — |
| 1979 | Buick | Century | Rear Lower | — |
| 1979 | Buick | Regal | Rear Lower | — |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Rear | — |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Rear | — |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Rear | — |
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | Rear | — |
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | Rear | — |
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Rear | — |
| 1979 | Pontiac | Grand Am | Rear | — |
| 1979 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Rear Lower | — |
| 1979 | Pontiac | LeMans | Rear | — |
| 1978 | Buick | Century | Rear Lower | — |
| 1978 | Buick | Regal | Rear Lower | — |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Rear | — |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Rear | — |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Rear | — |
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | Rear | — |
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | Rear | — |
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Rear | — |
| 1978 | Pontiac | Grand Am | Rear | — |
| 1978 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Rear Lower | — |
| 1978 | Pontiac | LeMans | Rear | — |
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