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"I've found that the \"Front Rear Suspension arm and Bushing\" is no longer available from Ford.  The eBay in Europe is swarming with new bushings and bushing replacement tools for the Mondeo; do I need to order some of these to make the junkyard arms perform like new? \n  \nThe \"Rear Suspension Tie Rod and Bushing\" is $131 each, and the \"Rear Rear Suspension Arm and Bushing\" are  $127.82 each. \n  \nThe Ford OEM rear cross member (F5RZ5035B) which I suppose is the one with reinforced mounting points is  $211.92.  \n  \nI'm wondering if a welding shop could reinforce a rear crossmember like the \"new\" ones from Ford.  As I recall, the junkyard would sell me the rear end of a 2000 Cougar [with knuckles, disc brakes, struts and four-bolt hub :(] for only $300 or $350.  \n  \nI've also discovered that the Rear Spring Seats (F5RZ5793A) are no longer available.  Does anyone know a good aftermarket replacement since I'm pulling all this stuff out anyway?  \n  \nI also ordered some sub-frame alignment pins for the '96+ Mondeo, so I hope they work with my '96 Mystique.  The Ford Shop Manual calls for the T94P-2100-AH Sub-Frame Alignment Tool, which Rotunda has renumbered 502-002; however, they were back-ordered and unavailable until mid-January (and $108.11 + $15 shipping)!  There seem to be two styles of sub-frame alignment pins for the Mondeo which use a slotted plate instead of a hitch pin to hold it in place.  The pins I ordered from Europe is called TA32 FRANKLIN SUB FRAME ALIGNMENT TOOL - FORD (180545684528) and is said to be equivalent to 205-136 (15-097A), and cost $89.19 with shipping and conversion. \n"
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