Mevotech MK8616 Suspension Control Arm Bushing - Front Upper

Front Upper Control Arm Bushing Kit for Classic Ford and Lincoln

Mevotech MK8616 is a suspension control arm bushing kit built for front upper applications on a range of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It uses natural rubber construction and press-in mounting to support a direct-fit service replacement for worn suspension bushings.

Key Features

• Natural rubber material for OE-style suspension compliance
• Press-in mounting type for front upper control arm service
• Black finish
• Inside diameter: 0.68 in.
• Outside diameter: 1.3 in.; large outside diameter: 1.38 in.
• Length: 4.94 in.
• Fits both sides of the vehicle where listed in the application data
• Compatible with front upper suspension service on Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis applications

Detailed Description

Mevotech MK8616 is a suspension control arm bushing kit for front upper control arm repair on select 1979-1994 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury platforms. The natural rubber construction helps restore the original bushing interface in the control arm, while the press-in design supports a service-style replacement on vehicles such as the Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis. This part cross-references Delphi TD5729W for the same application.

Use MK8616 when servicing front upper suspension bushings on compatible Crown Victoria, Town Car, Grand Marquis, LTD Crown Victoria, Colony Park, Mark VI, LTD, Marquis, and Continental models. The part number MK8616 is also useful when searching for OE-style suspension control arm bushing replacement options for these classic chassis.

What This Part Helps Address

• Front-end looseness from worn upper control arm bushings
• Clunking or knocking noises from suspension movement
• Uneven steering response caused by deteriorated rubber bushings
• Excessive control arm play during braking or cornering
• Ride quality changes from cracked or compressed suspension bushings

Installation Notes and Tips

MK8616 is a press-in bushing kit, so proper removal and installation tools are recommended for control arm service. Verify front upper position, vehicle year, and model before ordering, especially on Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis applications that note exclusions for Police Package vehicles. Confirm bushing dimensions against the original part when servicing older suspension components.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech supplies suspension service parts for repair applications that require accurate fitment and OE-style function. MK8616 is built with natural rubber and application-specific dimensions to support consistent replacement on the listed Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles.