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Davy · 12-22-2003, 04:31 PM

Who has the best kit? Anyone have any opinions? I want to go with rubber, not poly.

I want to get my rockers redone, but I think I better get the body on straight before I do that.

Thanks for any advise,

Davy

red71cheyenne · 12-22-2003, 06:22 PM

I just got my set from Kenny's and they are supposed to be like original, but seem a little more plastic. It does not come with bolts either by the way. $95 plus shipping. Jeff.

DaHateTank · 12-23-2003, 02:52 AM

I got the kit from LMC. Was a bit more $$$, but came with the bolts, if I remember right.

Made a big difference in how my heap rode!!!

-M

Bluegoose972 · 12-23-2003, 04:10 PM

Ok...Maybe a stupid question...But why would you NOT want Poly mounts? I've never heard anything but good things about them until now....so I'm curious.

Davy · 12-23-2003, 05:07 PM

Bluegoose,

Good question. Maybe poly is better...anybody know? I was told that they made the already rough-riding Blazers even more rough-riding. I suppose poly would last longer?

Any opinions??

Davy

meathead95 · 12-23-2003, 05:27 PM

i have heard if your floor pans or supports are weak the poly mounts have no flex and can push through

pound41 · 12-25-2003, 11:15 AM

The polys have more durability because they are stiffer and that stiffness transfers over in the ride. Ride is not as smooth as rubber since it doesn't give. Just a matter of choice. Good rubbers are More $$ than polys

DaHateTank · 12-28-2003, 10:51 PM

urethane mounts squeak. My friend's truck is pretty damn annoying.

Plus, all the urethane bushings Ive had, seem to get crumbly, after a few years, which is a direct contradiction, to the claims that they last longer than rubber...

-Marty

K5 Blazer · 12-29-2003, 09:02 PM

Rubber is definitely better. Rubber gives poly doesn't. Poly should be only used for sway bar issues. www.vintageblazer.com Complete kit with all hardware and core support 140.00

rogf4 · 12-30-2003, 10:30 PM

To each his own if you buy good poly mounts you will have good luck (Energy Suspension)is all I have ever used. A friend of mine has a new set of Energy Suspension Poly cab Mounts for 67-72 blazer for sale

69k5 · 01-01-2004, 01:01 PM

how much?

skid · 01-01-2004, 05:15 PM

I read somewhere that polyurethane is similar to rubber in that the durometer (basically hardness) isn't fixed, and can be made to whatever hardness the manufacturer wants to make. I don't have any experience with poly body mounts, but would be interested in other's opinions of the different types available for our trucks. Anybody have them??

rogf4 · 01-01-2004, 10:25 PM

Hey 69k5 I will check with him for a price and get back with you

rogf4 · 01-04-2004, 02:37 AM

Hey 69k5 he has 2 sets one new in box $80.00 plus shipping one new installed and taken off blazer was wrecked right after install $50.00 plus shipping both are poly (energy suspension)

**GMCPaul** · 01-05-2004, 04:30 AM

We keep in stock both of the complete Blazer rubber Radiator & Body mounting kits with all hardware for both 2 wheel & 4 wheel drive Blazers. Be sure to specify in the comments section 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive, and year of Blazer as all years are not the same style bushings.
You'll find them here
http://www.gmcpauls.com/rubber_&_weather_strip_21.htm

Davy · 01-05-2004, 11:20 AM

GMCPaul,

Can you tell us your experience with rubber vs. poly mounts? Any opinions?

Thanks,

Davy

DaHateTank · 01-05-2004, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rogf4
To each his own if you buy good poly mounts you will have good luck (Energy Suspension)is all I have ever used. A friend of mine has a new set of Energy Suspension Poly cab Mounts for 67-72 blazer for sale

My friend's noisy POS has energy Suspension mounts. Its a rust free cab, as well, so its not anything else makin' the noises.

The crumbly ones were factory erquipment from Rancho, and some el-cheapo ones I got a at a local 4X4 shop...

-Marty

**GMCPaul** · 01-06-2004, 05:52 AM

The rubber ones reduce vibration felt from engine and drivetrain more than the poly do, the rubber ones will also not pull through a rusted frame bracket or body as soon as poly will due to the poly mounts that are made being stiffer but if its rusted bad enough even rubber mounts will pull through.
The poly though will reduce body roll helping or sway found in hard cornering, and poly will not break down from high salt conditions.
GMCPaul

12-22-2003, 04:31 PM	#1
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	Blazer Body mount kits Who has the best kit? Anyone have any opinions? I want to go with rubber, not poly. I want to get my rockers redone, but I think I better get the body on straight before I do that. Thanks for any advise, Davy __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

12-22-2003, 06:22 PM	#2
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	I just got my set from Kenny's and they are supposed to be like original, but seem a little more plastic. It does not come with bolts either by the way. $95 plus shipping. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-23-2003, 05:07 PM	#5
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	Bluegoose, Good question. Maybe poly is better...anybody know? I was told that they made the already rough-riding Blazers even more rough-riding. I suppose poly would last longer? Any opinions?? Davy __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

12-23-2003, 05:27 PM	#6
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	i have heard if your floor pans or supports are weak the poly mounts have no flex and can push through __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

12-29-2003, 09:02 PM	#9
K5 Blazer Blazerologist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brentwood, Ca. USA Posts: 154	Rubber is definitely better. Rubber gives poly doesn't. Poly should be only used for sway bar issues. www.vintageblazer.com Complete kit with all hardware and core support 140.00 __________________ www.californiak5.com

12-23-2003, 02:52 AM	#3
DaHateTank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 119	I got the kit from LMC. Was a bit more $$$, but came with the bolts, if I remember right. Made a big difference in how my heap rode!!! -M

12-23-2003, 04:10 PM	#4
Bluegoose972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 248	Ok...Maybe a stupid question...But why would you NOT want Poly mounts? I've never heard anything but good things about them until now....so I'm curious.

12-25-2003, 11:15 AM	#7
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	The polys have more durability because they are stiffer and that stiffness transfers over in the ride. Ride is not as smooth as rubber since it doesn't give. Just a matter of choice. Good rubbers are More $$ than polys

12-28-2003, 10:51 PM	#8
DaHateTank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 119	urethane mounts squeak. My friend's truck is pretty damn annoying. Plus, all the urethane bushings Ive had, seem to get crumbly, after a few years, which is a direct contradiction, to the claims that they last longer than rubber... -Marty

12-30-2003, 10:30 PM	#10
rogf4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: whitesburg,Tn Posts: 223	To each his own if you buy good poly mounts you will have good luck (Energy Suspension)is all I have ever used. A friend of mine has a new set of Energy Suspension Poly cab Mounts for 67-72 blazer for sale

01-01-2004, 01:01 PM	#11
69k5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Monroe, La 71202 Posts: 317	how much?

01-01-2004, 05:15 PM	#12
skid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Left Coast Posts: 254	I read somewhere that polyurethane is similar to rubber in that the durometer (basically hardness) isn't fixed, and can be made to whatever hardness the manufacturer wants to make. I don't have any experience with poly body mounts, but would be interested in other's opinions of the different types available for our trucks. Anybody have them?? __________________ Toys: 72 K5 Blazer 74 Vette

01-01-2004, 10:25 PM	#13
rogf4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: whitesburg,Tn Posts: 223	Hey 69k5 I will check with him for a price and get back with you

01-04-2004, 02:37 AM	#14
rogf4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: whitesburg,Tn Posts: 223	Hey 69k5 he has 2 sets one new in box $80.00 plus shipping one new installed and taken off blazer was wrecked right after install $50.00 plus shipping both are poly (energy suspension)

01-05-2004, 04:30 AM	#15
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	We keep in stock both of the complete Blazer rubber Radiator & Body mounting kits with all hardware for both 2 wheel & 4 wheel drive Blazers. Be sure to specify in the comments section 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive, and year of Blazer as all years are not the same style bushings. You'll find them here http://www.gmcpauls.com/rubber_&_weather_strip_21.htm __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM



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01-05-2004, 11:20 AM	#16
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	GMCPaul, Can you tell us your experience with rubber vs. poly mounts? Any opinions? Thanks, Davy __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

01-06-2004, 05:52 AM	#18
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	The rubber ones reduce vibration felt from engine and drivetrain more than the poly do, the rubber ones will also not pull through a rusted frame bracket or body as soon as poly will due to the poly mounts that are made being stiffer but if its rusted bad enough even rubber mounts will pull through. The poly though will reduce body roll helping or sway found in hard cornering, and poly will not break down from high salt conditions. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

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