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01-19-2009, 09:22 PM
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sharp as a marble
 Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: atlantic beach,florida
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body bushings
my next project is to replace all of the body bushings in my 72 2wd. Never done this before, and looking for advise as what to do or not. THANKS IN ADVANCE!
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01-20-2009, 06:37 AM
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Location: Central Vermont
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Re: body bushings
Stock rubber bushings or poly mounts?
Have you decided on which your going to use? I've tried both and like the factory set up better. I picked up two sets from Tim Christian (board vendor) The sets are excellent quality. |
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01-20-2009, 08:18 AM
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sharp as a marble
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Re: body bushings
this old fat redneck is into comfort, not harsh/vibration. My last car was a frame off, and it had rubber bushing. Was thinking I was going to do the same.
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01-21-2009, 05:52 PM
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Re: body bushings
Do the bushings make a noticeable difference in ride quality? I had some rust repair work done where my kick panels and floor boards meet. While the work was being done I had the shop replace the rubber body mounts with new ones that I purchased from Brothers that I have had sitting around for three years. I really purchased the mounts to correct my door gaps as a result of removing the top. The job took 7.5 hours. Welded bolts needed to be removed and some bolts broke off during the process. All the mounts were dry rotted. Anyway, the door gaps look perfect now. The fronts and rear mounts were drawn down while the middle was shimmed to correct the door gap. I have not had a chance to drive it due to all the salt and snow on the roads here but look forward to seeing how much of a difference this will make.
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01-21-2009, 06:48 PM
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sharp as a marble
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Re: body bushings
Well I hope so. I am fairly crafty, and am going to tackle this job myself. What I hope happens is that the new bushings dampen some road noise, and give me peace of mind in that I know the body is securly mounted to the frame. I also am thinking that when I do take my Blazer off the frame, by doing this I wont hear the body guys grumble about those rusty bolts
The info I am looking for is a step by step procedue on wher to start and where to finish. Do I get all of the bolts out first and than jack the body of what. HELP IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED |
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01-21-2009, 06:56 PM
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Re: body bushings
A word of advice, do one side at a time, blazer/jimmy
doors are heck to get realigned if you get them off 
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01-21-2009, 08:16 PM
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sharp as a marble
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Re: body bushings
classic chevy 5 speed has an RPM calculator for their Tremec 5sped conversions. If you go to their site, and use the tko500 trans, which will be .68 in 5th // 700's are .70 in 4th and plug in your specs it will give you a good idea what the engine will be turning.
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01-21-2009, 08:49 PM
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Re: body bushings
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Uhhh, wrong thread? |
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