Thunderbird Steering and Suspension PARTS
Here is a listing of Steering and Suspension Parts Available for Thunderbirds. Some are in limited supply so order them while you can. Please call or email with any other Steering and Suspension parts needs than those listed below.
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING AND HANDLING.
Front End Bushings
| Year | Description | Price | Purchase |
| Idler Arm Bushings | |||
| 1958 to 1960 Thunderbird with power steering |
Idler Arm Bushing Kit includes bushings and bearings |
$145.00 Kit | |
| 1958 to 1960 Thunderbird with manual steering |
Idler Arm Bushing | $35.00 Each | |
| 1961 Thunderbird | Idler Arm Bushing before 4/4/61 |
$35.00 Each | |
| 1961 to 1962 Thunderbird | Idler Arm Bushing 4/4/61 - 3/15/62 |
$40.00 Each | |
| 1962 to 1963 Thunderbird | Idler Arm Bushing after 3/15/62 7/8" inside diam. |
$40.00 Each | |
| 1964 to 1966 Thunderbird | Idler Arm Bushing | $40.00 Each | |
| Upper Control Arm Bushings | |||
| 1958 to 1960 Thunderbird | Bushing - Upper Control Arm | $18.50 Each | |
| 1961 to 1966 Thunderbird | "O" Ring Bushing Seal - Upper Control Arm | $1.75 Each | |
| 1961 to 1966 Thunderbird | Bushing - Upper Control Arm | $22.50 Each | |
| 1967 to 1972 Thunderbird Before 3/1/72 |
Bushing - Upper Control Arm | $20.00 Each | |
| 1972 to 1979 Thunderbird From 3/1/72 |
Bushing - Upper Control Arm | $22.50 Each | |
| Lower Control Arm Bushings | |||
| 1958 to 1960 Thunderbird | Bushing - Lower Control Arm 7/8" I.D. | $18.50 Each | |
| 1961 to 1966 Thunderbird | Bushing - Lower Control Arm | $35.00 Each | |
| 1967 to 1979 Thunderbird | Bushing - Lower Control Arm | $38.00 Each | |
| Strut Rod Bushings | |||
| 1962 to 1966 Thunderbird | Bushing Kit- Front Strut Rod (1 kit per side needed) |
$45.00 Kit | |
| 1967 to 1971 Thunderbird | Bushing Kit- Front Strut Rod (Includes both sides) |
$60.00 Kit | |
| 1972 to 1979 Thunderbird | Bushing Kit- Front Strut Rod (Includes both sides) |
$65.00 Kit | |
| Drag Link Bushings | |||
| 1972 to 1976 Thunderbird | Bushing - Drag Link(Center Link) | $18.00 Each | |
| 1977 to 1979 Thunderbird | Bushing - Drag Link(Center Link) | $18.00 Each | |
Rear Bushings
| Year | Description | Price | Purchase |
| 1958 Thunderbird | Rear Control Arm and Suspension Bushing Kit ( set of 20 pieces ) |
$750.00 Kit | |
| Rear Trailing Arm Bushings | |||
| 1967 to 1971 Thunderbird | Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Kit ( set of 8 ) |
$175.00 Kit | |
| 1972 to 1976 Thunderbird | Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Kit ( set of 8 ) |
$185.00 Kit |
Tie Rods - Idler Arms - CenterLinks
| Year | Description | Price | Core Fee | Purchase |
| Outer Tie Rods | ||||
| 1958 to 1960 Thunderbird | Outer
Tie Rod Fits Right or Left |
$65.00 each | ||
| 1961 to 1962 Thunderbird | Right Outer Tie Rod | $65.00 each | ||
| 1961 to 1962 Thunderbird | Left Outer Tie Rod | $65.00 each | ||
| 1963 to 1964 Thunderbird | Right Outer Tie Rod | $65.00 each | ||
| 1963 to 1964 Thunderbird | Left Outer Tie Rod | $65.00 each | ||
| 1965 to 1966 Thunderbird | Outer
Tie Rod Fits Right or Left |
$65.00 each | ||
| 1967 to 1971 Thunderbird | Outer
Tie Rod Fits Right or Left |
$50.00 each | ||
| 1972 to 1979 Thunderbird | Outer
Tie Rod Fits Right or Left |
$65.00 each | ||
| Inner Tie Rods | ||||
| 1958 Thunderbird | Right Inner Tie Rod | $85.00 each | ||
| 1958 Thunderbird | Left Inner Tie Rod | $85.00 each | ||
| 1959 to 1960 Thunderbird | Right Inner Tie Rod | $85.00 each | ||
| 1959 to 1960 Thunderbird | Left Inner Tie Rod | $85.00 each | ||
| 1961 to 1964 Thunderbird | Inner
Tie Rod Fits Right or Left |
$75.00 each | ||
| 1965 to 1966 Thunderbird | Inner
Tie Rod Fits Right or Left |
$70.00 each | ||
| 1967 to 1971 Thunderbird | Inner
Tie Rod Fits Right or Left |
$75.00 each | ||
| Idler Arm | ||||
| 1958
to 1960 Thunderbird with power steering |
Idler Arm | $160.00 each | ||
| 1958
to 1960 Thunderbird with manual steering |
Idler Arm | $135.00 each | ||
| 1961 to 1963 Thunderbird | XHD
Idler Arm with mounting bracket |
$199.50 each | ||
| 1964 Thunderbird | Idler Arm | $150.00 each | ||
| 1965 to 1966 Thunderbird | Idler Arm | $188.50 each | ||
| 1967 to 1968 Thunderbird | Idler Arm | $125.00 each | ||
| 1969 to 1971 Thunderbird | Idler Arm | $150.00 each | ||
| 1972 to 1979 Thunderbird | Idler Arm | $110.00 each | ||
| Center Link | Core Fee | |||
| 1961 to 1962 Thunderbird | New! Center Link (Drag Link) | $185.00 each | ||
| 1963 to 1964 Thunderbird | New! Center Link (Drag Link) | $165.00 each | ||
| 1967 to 1968 Thunderbird | Rebuilt!
Center Link (Drag Link) |
$145.00 each | $150.00 each | |
| 1969 to 1971 Thunderbird | New! Center Link (Drag Link) | $145.00 each | ||
| 1972 to 1973 Thunderbird | New! Center Link (Drag Link) | $175.00 each | ||
| 1974 Thunderbird | New! Center Link (Drag Link) | $125.00 each | ||
| 1975 to 1976 Thunderbird | New! Center Link (Drag Link) | $145.00 each | ||
| 1977 to 1978 Thunderbird | Rebuilt!
Center Link (Drag Link) |
$125.00 each | $20.00 each | |
Ball Joints
| Year | Description | Price | Purchase |
| Lower Ball Joint | |||
| 1958 to 1960 Thunderbird | Front Lower Ball Joint Right or Left Side |
$95.00 each | |
| 1961 to 1966 Thunderbird | Front Lower Ball Joint Passenger Side |
$85.00 each | |
| 1961 to 1966 Thunderbird | Front Lower Ball Joint Driver Side |
$85.00 each | |
| 1967 to 1973 Thunderbird | Front Lower Ball Joint Fits Right or Left (Threaded Design) |
$75.00 each | |
| Upper Ball Joint | |||
| 1958 to 1960 Thunderbird | Front Upper Ball Joint Passenger Side |
$60.00 each | |
| 1961 to 1962 Thunderbird | Front Upper Ball Joint Passenger Side |
$85.00 each | |
| 1961 to 1962 Thunderbird | Front Upper Ball Joint Drivers Side |
$85.00 each | |
| 1963 to 1966 Thunderbird | Front Upper Ball Joint Fits Right or Left XHD |
$75.00 each | |
| 1967 to 1979 Thunderbird | Front Upper Ball Joint Fits Right or Left |
$48.00 each |
1964 to 1971 Thunderbird Steering Column Bearing, Sleeves and Bushings
Years/Make |
Factory Correct Application |
Photo |
Price |
Purchase |
1964 to 1971 Thunderbird |
Upper Steering Column Bearing |  |
$25.00 Each | |
1965 to 1967 Thunderbird |
Sleeve for Upper Steering Column Bearing |  |
$10.00 Each | |
1964 to 1966 Thunderbird |
White Cone bushing - Keeps column shaft centered inside shift tube. |  |
$25.00 Each | |
1964 to 1966 Thunderbird |
Black Round Shift Tube Bushing - Keeps car from jumping into gear on its own. |  |
$25.00 Each |
NEW! 1958 to 1967 Thunderbird Power Steering Hoses
Years/Model |
Description |
Photo |
Price |
Purchase |
1958 to 1960 Thunderbird |
Power Steering pressure hose (25" long) not for 430 |  |
$45.00 Each | |
1958 to 1959 Thunderbird |
Power Steering Pressure hose ( selector valve to cylinder) |  |
$35.00 Each | |
1958 to 1960 Thunderbird |
Power Steering Return hose |  |
$35.00 Each | |
1961 to 1963 Thunderbird |
Power Steering pressure hose ( pump to gear box ) |  |
$50.00 Each | |
1963 Thunderbird |
Power Steering pressure hose ( gear box to wiper motor) |  |
$45.00 Each | |
1964 Thunderbird with Eaton style pump |
Power Steering pressure hose ( pump to gear box ) |  |
$55.00 Each | |
1964 to 1966 Thunderbird |
Power Steering pressure hose ( gear box to wiper motor) |  |
$55.00 Each | |
1965 Thunderbird with Eaton style pump |
NOS Power Steering pressure hose ( pump to gear box ) 39 1/2" | |
$65.00 Each | |
1965 to 1966 Thunderbird with Ford Pump |
Power Steering pressure hose ( pump to gear box ) 2 pieces with connector |
 |
$75.00 Each |
Steering Coupler Rebuild
Kit - Repair your worn, torn, or broken steering coupler( also known as a Rag Joint )
with this high quality kit. Remember to reinstall your ground
wire if your application calls for it.
Factory Correct Application |
Part | Price |
Purchase |
'64 to '79 Thunderbird |
Steering Coupler Repair Kit |
$20.00 Kit |