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Mevotech MK8481 Suspension Control Arm Shaft Kit - Front Upper
| Brand | Mevotech MK8481 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front Upper |
| Adjustable | No |
| Bolt Hole Diameter | 0.57 |
| Finish | Corrosion Resistant |
| Shaft Length | 16.06 |
| Shaft Thread Size | 5/8 x 18 |
| Width | 0.83 |
| Fits | Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury · 165 vehicles |
Corrosion-resistant finish. Helps protect the shaft kit from rust and wear.
Control arm shaft kit. Provides the hardware needed for suspension control arm service.
Cross-references 2805539, 5951033 and D9AZ3047A for the same application. See all 6.
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Front Upper Suspension Control Arm Shaft Kit
Mevotech MK8481 is a front upper suspension control arm shaft kit for a wide range of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It is built with a corrosion-resistant finish and a 5/8 x 18 shaft thread size for applications that use threaded bushings.
Compatible With front upper suspension service on 1979-1994 Ford Thunderbird, Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Grand Marquis, Mercury Sable, Mercury Topaz, Mercury Tracer, and related platform vehicles, depending on the exact year and steering configuration.
- Brand: Mevotech
- Part number: MK8481
- Suspension control arm shaft kit for front upper applications
- Corrosion-resistant finish for added protection
- Shaft length: 16.06 in.
- Shaft thread size: 5/8 x 18
- Bolt hole diameter: 0.57 in.
- Width: 0.83 in.
- Adjustable: No
This Mevotech MK8481 shaft kit is used in front upper suspension assemblies on vehicles such as the Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis, as well as several Thunderbird, Cougar, Sable, Topaz, Tracer, and LTD-family applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Worn or damaged front upper control arm shaft hardware
- Loose or inconsistent suspension geometry at the upper control arm
- Corrosion on original shaft components
- Fitment issues on threaded-bushing front upper suspension designs
- Service needs on older Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury chassis platforms
Installation Notes
Verify the vehicle’s front upper suspension design before ordering, especially on 1979-1991 applications with threaded bushings and except heavy duty steering notes. Confirm shaft length, thread size, and bolt hole diameter against the original part before installation. Fitment includes 1992-1994 Ford Crown Victoria front upper, 1982-1994 Lincoln Town Car front upper, and 1992-1994 Mercury Grand Marquis front upper, along with additional Ford and Mercury models listed for the same position.
Quality Assurance
Mevotech supplies suspension components for service replacement applications, and MK8481 is built with corrosion-resistant construction for long-term undercar protection in front upper suspension use.
This part fits 165 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | # Doors | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Ford | Crown Victoria | S | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1994 | Ford | Crown Victoria | LX | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1994 | Ford | Crown Victoria | Base | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1994 | Lincoln | Town Car | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1994 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1994 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | GS | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1993 | Ford | Crown Victoria | S | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1993 | Ford | Crown Victoria | LX | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1993 | Ford | Crown Victoria | Base | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1993 | Ford | Thunderbird | LX | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1993 | Ford | Thunderbird | Super Coupe | Coupe | 2 Door | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1993 | Lincoln | Town Car | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1993 | Mercury | Capri | XR2 | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1993 | Mercury | Capri | Base | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1993 | Mercury | Cougar | XR-7 | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1993 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1993 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | GS | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1993 | Mercury | Sable | LS | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1993 | Mercury | Sable | GS | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1993 | Mercury | Topaz | GS | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1993 | Mercury | Tracer | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Ford | Crown Victoria | S | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Ford | Crown Victoria | LX | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Ford | Crown Victoria | Base | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Ford | Thunderbird | LX | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Ford | Thunderbird | Base | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Ford | Thunderbird | Super Coupe | Coupe | 2 Door | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Lincoln | Town Car | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Mercury | Capri | XR2 | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Mercury | Capri | Base | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Mercury | Cougar | XR-7 | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Mercury | Cougar | LS | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | GS | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Mercury | Sable | LS | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Mercury | Sable | GS | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Mercury | Topaz | XR5 | — | — | FWD | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Mercury | Topaz | LTS | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Mercury | Topaz | GS | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1992 | Mercury | Tracer | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1991 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1991 | Lincoln | Town Car | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1991 | Mercury | Capri | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1991 | Mercury | Colony Park | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1991 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1991 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1991 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1991 | Mercury | Topaz | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1991 | Mercury | Tracer | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1990 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1990 | Lincoln | Town Car | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1990 | Mercury | Colony Park | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1990 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1990 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1990 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1990 | Mercury | Topaz | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1989 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1989 | Lincoln | Town Car | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1989 | Mercury | Colony Park | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1989 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1989 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1989 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1989 | Mercury | Topaz | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1989 | Mercury | Tracer | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1988 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1988 | Lincoln | Town Car | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1988 | Mercury | Colony Park | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1988 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1988 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1988 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1988 | Mercury | Topaz | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1988 | Mercury | Tracer | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1987 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1987 | Lincoln | Town Car | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1987 | Mercury | Colony Park | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1987 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1987 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1987 | Mercury | Lynx | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1987 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1987 | Mercury | Topaz | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1987 | Mercury | Tracer | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1986 | Ford | LTD | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1986 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1986 | Lincoln | Town Car | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1986 | Mercury | Capri | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1986 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1986 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1986 | Mercury | Lynx | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1986 | Mercury | Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1986 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1986 | Mercury | Topaz | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1985 | Ford | LTD | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1985 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1985 | Lincoln | Town Car | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1985 | Mercury | Capri | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1985 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1985 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1985 | Mercury | Lynx | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1985 | Mercury | Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1985 | Mercury | Topaz | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1984 | Ford | LTD | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1984 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1984 | Lincoln | Town Car | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1984 | Mercury | Capri | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1984 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1984 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1984 | Mercury | Lynx | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1984 | Mercury | Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1984 | Mercury | Topaz | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1983 | Ford | Fairmont | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1983 | Ford | LTD | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1983 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1983 | Lincoln | Mark VI | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1983 | Lincoln | Town Car | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1983 | Mercury | Capri | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1983 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1983 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1983 | Mercury | LN7 | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1983 | Mercury | Lynx | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1983 | Mercury | Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1983 | Mercury | Zephyr | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1982 | Ford | Fairmont | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1982 | Ford | LTD | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1982 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1982 | Lincoln | Mark VI | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1982 | Lincoln | Town Car | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1982 | Mercury | Capri | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1982 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1982 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1982 | Mercury | LN7 | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1982 | Mercury | Lynx | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1982 | Mercury | Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1982 | Mercury | Zephyr | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1981 | Ford | Fairmont | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1981 | Ford | LTD | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1981 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1981 | Lincoln | Mark VI | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1981 | Mercury | Capri | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1981 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1981 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1981 | Mercury | Lynx | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1981 | Mercury | Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1981 | Mercury | Zephyr | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1980 | Ford | Fairmont | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1980 | Ford | LTD | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1980 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1980 | Lincoln | Continental | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1980 | Lincoln | Mark VI | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | — |
| 1980 | Mercury | Bobcat | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1980 | Mercury | Capri | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1980 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1980 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1980 | Mercury | Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1980 | Mercury | Monarch | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1980 | Mercury | Zephyr | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1979 | Ford | Fairmont | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1979 | Ford | LTD | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1979 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1979 | Mercury | Bobcat | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1979 | Mercury | Capri | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1979 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1979 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1979 | Mercury | Marquis | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1979 | Mercury | Monarch | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
| 1979 | Mercury | Zephyr | — | — | — | — | Front Upper | with Threaded Bushings; Except Heavy Duty Steering |
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