Sheriff's Charger with Sub-Frame and Tension Arm Bush Failure

Chrysler LX Police Vehicle with 91,000 miles of in service use. This patrol vehicle is used in Northern Indiana. While not in a major snow fall area, the streets are salted during the winter months. It appears the salt has caused almost complete failure in the rear sub-frame bushes via corrosion. The effect on drivability is described by the Deputy feeling like a flat tire in a turn.

This same vehicle has had the front tension arms / front radius arms replaced three times due to torn rubber bushes. At 91,000 miles, approximately 20,000 miles after the most recent replacement we found the bushes to be torn again.

This video has been posted to inform all First Responders of the need to perform detailed suspension inspections. Any worn, torn or corroded suspension bush should be replaced with an OEM or Pedders bit to maintain the capabilities of the vehicle as designed by the manufacturer.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• Policemen
• Deputy
• Sheriff
• Pursuit
• Patrol
• Squad
• Car
• Chrysler
• HEMI
• Dodge
• Charger
• Suspension
• Pedders
• Sub-frame
• Tension
• Arm
• Radius
• Bushings
• Bush
• Bushes
• EP1172
• First
• Responder
• Fleet
• Maintenance
• Service
• Inspection
• Police
• County
• Cass

[BGP1965]

They are direct replacements for the OE sub-frame and radius bushes. The radius bushes are steel jacketed and must be pressed out and pressed in. The OR sub-frame bushes are steel jacketed, but the replacements are two part urethane.

[JUDGERAMBO]

Do these bushings come with special instructions or do they install like the factory components?

[RGW88]

How is the ride after you put all new bushings in.

I really like a smooth riding car and dont want to give up the ride it has now.