Mevotech MK8157 Suspension Strut Rod Bushing Kit - Front

Suspension Strut Rod Bushing Kit for Front Applications

Mevotech MK8157 is a suspension strut rod bushing kit built for front-end service on select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles. It uses natural rubber bushings with included hardware to restore a secure mounting point for the strut rod and help maintain proper suspension geometry.

Compatible with 1967-1973 Ford Mustang front, 1967-1973 Mercury Cougar front, 1968-1971 Mercury Montego front, 1975-1980 Mercury Monarch front, and 1977-1980 Lincoln Versailles front.

Key Features

• Natural rubber bushing construction for OE-style suspension service
• Black finish
• Bushing outside diameter: 2.484 in.
• Bushing inside diameter: 0.922 in.
• Bushing length: 1.297 in.
• Includes hardware
• Number of bushings: 4
• Mevotech MK8157 for front strut rod repair applications

Detailed Description

Mevotech MK8157 is a front suspension strut rod bushing kit engineered for vehicles that use a strut rod to locate the front suspension. The natural rubber material helps replace worn or deteriorated bushings at the mounting point, while the included hardware supports a complete service installation. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K8157 for the same application. Common search terms for this part include front strut rod bushing kit for 1967-1973 Ford Mustang, front suspension bushing kit for Mercury Cougar, and Lincoln Versailles front strut rod bushings.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing cracked, hardened, or missing front strut rod bushings
• Correcting looseness at the front suspension mounting point
• Addressing clunking or rattling from worn strut rod bushings
• Restoring more consistent front suspension alignment retention
• Servicing front suspension wear on classic Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s front strut rod dimensions before installation and compare the old bushings to the listed measurements. Inspect the strut rod, washers, and mounting surfaces for wear or corrosion before assembly. For best results, replace bushings on both sides of the front suspension when service history indicates uneven wear.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech suspension components are cataloged for direct-fit chassis service applications, and MK8157 is specified with measured bushing dimensions and hardware inclusion for accurate replacement selection.