Help cushion the front lower control arm when the suspension reaches the limit of its travel with the Delphi Suspension Control Arm Bumper, part number TD5081W, fatigue tested and built to help reduce noise and vibration. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1968-1972 Dodge Charger, 1965-1976 Dodge Dart and 1968-1972 Dodge Coronet, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
A control arm bumper acts as a stop for the control arm. It limits how far the arm can travel and cushions the contact at the end of suspension movement. Delphi brings the experience behind its OE safety technology, which is fitted to millions of vehicles worldwide, to its aftermarket range. The company also uses dimensional and material analysis to help the aftermarket part fit and work with the original design.
- Tested to extremes: Delphi parts are tested at temperatures below -40°C and above 120°C and are exposed to 720 hours of salt spray.
- Fatigue tested: the bumper is fatigue tested to help avoid failure.
- Consistent life: it is manufactured for consistent life.
- Noise and vibration: it is manufactured to help reduce noise and vibration.
Signs this part may need replacing include a clunk or bang when the suspension hits a large bump, or a bumper that is cracked, flattened or missing.
Interchange: 2535027 · 3196498 · J3196498 · BB811105 · K3180 · JBU813
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
2535027, 3196498, J3196498, BB811105, K3180, JBU813
Frequently Asked Questions
Which control arm on a 1968-1972 Dodge Charger does this bumper fit?
It is cataloged for the front lower control arm position on the 1968-1972 Dodge Charger. See the "Vehicles it fits" section to check other vehicles.
What does a control arm bumper do?
It acts as a stop for the control arm, limiting how far the arm can travel and cushioning the contact at the end of suspension movement.
How is the Delphi TD5081W tested?
Delphi fatigue tests its control arm bumpers to help avoid failure. It also tests its parts below -40°C and above 120°C, with 720 hours of salt-spray exposure.
What are signs a control arm bumper may need replacing?
Signs include a clunk or bang over large bumps, or a bumper that looks cracked, flattened or missing. Diagnose the cause before replacing parts.
How is this bumper installed?
It installs on the front lower control arm. Follow the vehicle service information for the correct procedure and fasteners, and for whether the original fasteners may be reused.
