Moog K8263 Rack and Pinion Mount Bushing

Rack and Pinion Mount Bushing for OE-Style Steering Support

Moog K8263 is a rack and pinion mount bushing set built for steering systems that need a precise OE-style replacement. It uses rubber construction and meets or exceeds OE manufacturer specifications, making it a direct choice for restoring rack support on classic Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, and Dodge applications.

Compatible With 1976-1997 Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, Mustang, Capri, Fairmont, Zephyr, Pinto, Bobcat, LTD, Marquis, Continental, Mark VII, and Dodge Dakota steering systems that use this rack and pinion mount bushing design. Moog K8263 is also a common search match for Ford Thunderbird rack and pinion mount bushing replacement and Mercury Cougar steering bushing service.

Key Features

• Rubber material for steering rack mounting support
• Meets or exceeds OE manufacturer specifications
• Rack & pinion mount bushing design
• Inner diameter: 0.660 in.
• Outer diameter: 1.310 in.
• Length: 2.710 in.
• Width: 1.660 in.
• Height: 1.310 in.
• Thickness: 0.300 in.
• Includes bellow: No

Detailed Description

Moog K8263 is engineered as a replacement rack and pinion mount bushing for steering systems that rely on stable rack location and controlled movement. The rubber construction helps maintain proper mounting support, while the OE-spec design focus supports accurate fitment during steering service. This part number, K8263, is used across a wide range of Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, and Dodge vehicles, including Ford Mustang, Ford Thunderbird, and Mercury Cougar applications.

This part cross-references Raybestos Brakes 8565 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Loose or worn steering rack mounting points
• Excess steering play caused by deteriorated bushings
• Noise or vibration transferred through the rack mount
• Improper rack support from aged rubber components
• Steering feel changes related to mount movement

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s steering rack style and mounting dimensions before installation. This bushing set is listed for applications with a 1-piece design and notes that the kit contains left and right bushings in the vehicle fitment data. Confirm the rack mount location and compare the dimensions to the original part before service. For best results, inspect adjacent steering components for wear while the rack is accessible.

Quality Assurance

MOOG is known in chassis and steering service for continual design updates that improve part life and simplify replacement. K8263 is built to meet or exceed OE manufacturer specifications for dependable steering-system restoration.