New body work question-cab mounts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ol Curt · 01-13-2009, 09:41 PM

Do you guys think I can jack the truck up enough to get the body mounts off without taking the steering column loose? I assume the brake line will be mandatory, but was hoping to leave the steering.

ol Curt · 01-13-2009, 10:43 PM

Also, is there any big difference for an occasional driver truck between the poly and the rubber mounts?

TimE · 01-13-2009, 11:13 PM

This may not help you, but I don't think there would be enough room to get the mounts out by lifting the cab without pulling the column loose. If your ragjoint has ever been replaced then it's just 2 bolts attaching the column to the steering box. I just went ahead and pulled mine so I could do the whole frame while I was at it.

As for the bushings, I bought the rubber. I didn't want to stiffen the truck up any, but to most people there wouldn't be a big enough difference for it to really matter.

Keep in mind that these are strictly my opinions.

CSoliz · 01-14-2009, 12:07 AM

I pulled out a 2 inch body lift and installed new cab mounts last week with a jack and without disconnecting the steering column or brake lines.

psychorodder · 01-14-2009, 07:42 AM

I also put mine in last week ,jacked up one side at a time did not disconnect anything put in rubber mounts.

jonzcustomshop · 01-14-2009, 08:46 AM

poly mounts might be squeaky... friend had them in the spring shackles of his firebird, and they were noisy.

vin63 · 01-14-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

poly mounts might be squeaky... friend had them in the spring shackles of his firebird, and they were noisy.

Yes, you have to use lots of white lithium grease, or you get the squeakies.

502tripower · 01-14-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

poly mounts might be squeaky... friend had them in the spring shackles of his firebird, and they were noisy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vin63

Yes, you have to use lots of white lithium grease, or you get the squeakies.

Yes that is the case with suspensions but, I don't know if the body mounts would be like that.

vin63 · 01-14-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 502tripower

Yes that is the case with suspensions but, I don't know if the body mounts would be like that.

Yep, I was referring primarily to the suspension bushings, but if the body mounts aren't kept tight, the squeaks will start to occur when the metal sleeve starts to move inside the bushing.

ol Curt · 01-14-2009, 03:00 PM

Thanks guys, that helps a lot. I have a set of rubber bushings on the way. I had one of the bolts of the rag joint sheer off shortly after I converted to power steering and I didn't want to risk taking that apart again. However, that might empower me to put a borgeson joint in like I should have the first time!!

502tripower · 01-14-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

Yep, I was referring primarily to the suspension bushings, but if the body mounts aren't kept tight, the squeaks will start to occur when the metal sleeve starts to move inside the bushing.

Agreed...

01-13-2009, 09:41 PM	#1
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	New body work question-cab mounts Do you guys think I can jack the truck up enough to get the body mounts off without taking the steering column loose? I assume the brake line will be mandatory, but was hoping to leave the steering.

01-13-2009, 10:43 PM	#2
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: New body work question-cab mounts Also, is there any big difference for an occasional driver truck between the poly and the rubber mounts?

01-13-2009, 11:13 PM	#3
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: New body work question-cab mounts This may not help you, but I don't think there would be enough room to get the mounts out by lifting the cab without pulling the column loose. If your ragjoint has ever been replaced then it's just 2 bolts attaching the column to the steering box. I just went ahead and pulled mine so I could do the whole frame while I was at it. As for the bushings, I bought the rubber. I didn't want to stiffen the truck up any, but to most people there wouldn't be a big enough difference for it to really matter. Keep in mind that these are strictly my opinions. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

01-14-2009, 12:07 AM	#4
CSoliz Torn between 66 and 78 Join Date: May 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 253	Re: New body work question-cab mounts I pulled out a 2 inch body lift and installed new cab mounts last week with a jack and without disconnecting the steering column or brake lines. Last edited by CSoliz; 01-14-2009 at 12:11 AM.

01-14-2009, 07:42 AM	#5
psychorodder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ga Posts: 37	Re: New body work question-cab mounts I also put mine in last week ,jacked up one side at a time did not disconnect anything put in rubber mounts. Last edited by psychorodder; 01-14-2009 at 07:43 AM.

01-14-2009, 08:46 AM	#6
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: New body work question-cab mounts poly mounts might be squeaky... friend had them in the spring shackles of his firebird, and they were noisy.

01-14-2009, 03:00 PM	#10
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: New body work question-cab mounts Thanks guys, that helps a lot. I have a set of rubber bushings on the way. I had one of the bolts of the rag joint sheer off shortly after I converted to power steering and I didn't want to risk taking that apart again. However, that might empower me to put a borgeson joint in like I should have the first time!!



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