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Sastma
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Jun 12, 2021

F53 Rear Sway Bar Bushings: Wrong Size

I ordered and just received replacement polyurethane sway bar bushings for 2010 F53. The problem is the replacements are 46mm wide and the originals are 50mm wide. The 36mm holes are find and would fit well except the mounting brackets are 4mm two wide.
What I ordered was supposed to fit 1999 - 2011 F53.
Where can I find the same size bushings (50mm)?
Should I just cut/grind 2mm off to fit the original brackets? The originals look much more robust than what comes in the kits.

Thanks!
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    Sastma
    Explorer
    Jun 12, 2021
    The problem I’m having is the problem I found out is there are no replacement bushings with the same 50mm dimensions. Interesting that Most kits come with replacement brackets to fit the new bushings. Hope I’m not the only one who has run into this :)
    My goal was to replace with polyurethane bushings. My search continues as I try to find a match.

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