an apparatus for reducing the stresses placed on a cantilevered component mounted to a rigid frame includes cushioned bushings coupling the cantilevered component to a rigid frame . as the cantilevered component is loaded due to bending moments , the cushioned bushings flex and cushion the cantilevered component . the cantilevered component is retained within the bushing using hardware that allows the cantilevered component to float as needed to further reduce stresses and strains thereon .