03 1500 4x4 crossmember or bushings

[Situation 5]

Hey everyone. I just joined and have a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 that I'm helping my poor neighbor with. This truck has been quite a nightmare, from replacing nearly all of the suspension pieces, to the rear differential and gears, as well as the steering shaft and steering rack. I've had to replace all the brakes, steel brake lines, hoses and calipers as well. The rust and corrosion made almost everything non reusable, so now I'm stuck. Seems like I can't find any new Mopar crossmember or bushings where the rear of the torsion bars and keyways mount to, because they're discontinued. Also, after searching around extensively, I also discovered the lovely news that no one in the aftermarket produces the bushings either so I'm SOL. My question is, what have you all that lifted these model trucks do if you had the same problem? He would like to lift it so we are looking for a good suspension lift that comes with the new torsion bar crossmember if that is the only option. As a mechanic of 20 years, I have yet to be prevented from finishing a job because of some bushings, lol. My neighbor is a great guy and definitely worth helping so if anyone can give me some leads I would really appreciate it.

 

[Daw14]

Please share your solution if or when you find one. Thank you

 

[Situation 5]

That's why I'm asking here. Dodge discontinued them and I'm stuck still.

 

[Situation 5]

A solution may be in the works. Ill let all know if the universal bushings from Energy I ordered work or not.

 

[WhiteExpress]

Could you post a picture of these bushings?

I cannot for the lift of me picture any bushings on the back of the torsion bar.

 

[Situation 5]

Could you post a picture of these bushings?

I cannot for the lift of me picture any bushings on the back of the torsion bar.

Sure. If you look underneath the truck, where the torsion bar keyways are, where you can tighten or loosen the torsion bars, the keyways sit in a crossmember bar. there is a bushing on both sides of the torsion bar.

 

[Situation 5]

A solution may be in the works. Ill let all know if the universal bushings from Energy I ordered work or not.

The energy suspension ones, part number 9.9485 were too big.

 

[Situation 5]

Could you post a picture of these bushings?

I cannot for the lift of me picture any bushings on the back of the torsion bar.

This is a pic of it.

 

[WhiteExpress]

Gotcha!!! Between the crossmember and the frame!

I was trying to picture where a bushing would go between the torsion bar and the crossmember.

 

[Mike Nelson]

I am in the same position 2002 3rd gen 4x4 ..... Please post any solution .. if and when found..

 

[Stuart jones]

Hi iv just had the same problem with mine one of the bushings on the crossbar that holds the keys in the bolt rusted up so had to cut it off the bushes are pressed out now and we are making new polly bushes to go in just got to make the moles first hopefully have it all done this week and put some pictures up if anyone needs new bushes let us no thanks stu

 

[iiM MAGA]

Stuart Jones, I need one. Please let me know how to get one

 

[OC455]

2002-2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Cross-Member Bushing 52113134AA | OEM Parts Online

2002-2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Cross-Member Bushing 52113134AA

mopar.oempartsonline.com

I'm thinking these are what you need.

 

[Colekenney25]

Hi iv just had the same problem with mine one of the bushings on the crossbar that holds the keys in the bolt rusted up so had to cut it off the bushes are pressed out now and we are making new polly bushes to go in just got to make the moles first hopefully have it all done this week and put some pictures up if anyone needs new bushes let us no thanks stu

Did you end up solving the problem? I’m stuck in the same place

 

[markmdz]

Bumping this one back up. Has anyone found a solution for the replacement to the crossmember bushings and rearward lower control arm bushings (that press into the frame, not the LCA).