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Tom · 02-11-2005, 05:44 PM

For a long time I thought the bed on my 79 was tweaked to one side after the rear wheel fell off and got jammed up in there. Anyways my cab always looked like it was leaning in the back drivers side, or else the bed was bent the other way. I finally got a nice new bed thats perfect on, and its still leaning. So I just got some polyurathane cab bushings. Any advice before I start? I've heard this isen't too difficult, but not from anyone who actually owns one of our trucks

us111 · 02-11-2005, 08:29 PM

hello,,i have never changed bushing's but i have the cab off my 76,,i really can't see where they would be hard to change other than spray the bolt's down best you can,soak em overnight,make sure however you lift cab up the few inches you may need is solid and u should be good to go....hope that helps .

*1FaastC10* · 02-11-2005, 08:41 PM

with my gutted cab, and no cab mount bolts in it at all, it was a bear to get them all to line up right. i would imagine if you did it one side at a time, you wouldnt have any problems.

*1FaastC10* · 02-11-2005, 08:41 PM

you're in AZ, the bolts should be gravy to remove.

**Captkaos** · 02-14-2005, 01:17 PM

Tom,
Shouldn't be a problem for ya at all. Just do one side at a time.

DCRANER · 02-14-2005, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

For a long time I thought the bed on my 79 was tweaked to one side after the rear wheel fell off and got jammed up in there. Anyways my cab always looked like it was leaning in the back drivers side, or else the bed was bent the other way. I finally got a nice new bed thats perfect on, and its still leaning. So I just got some polyurathane cab bushings. Any advice before I start? I've heard this isen't too difficult, but not from anyone who actually owns one of our trucks

Have you considered the ride quality of poly vs. stock rubber or black graphite impregnated. The poly is good for A-arm bushings, etc. in my opinion, but poly may be a little harsh for a cab mount. Just a thought.

Tom · 02-14-2005, 01:40 PM

This truck rides hard as it is, I don't think I'll notice the difference

Besides, Im worried more about life span, not ride comfort.

DCRANER · 02-14-2005, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom

This truck rides hard as it is, I don't think I'll notice the difference

Besides, Im worried more about life span, not ride comfort.

O/K. Then could I suggest you coat the bushings with a Waterproof Marine grease. That stuff will stick to the poly and avoid squeaks.

TIMSPEED · 02-14-2005, 06:11 PM

Tom,
I recently put the Energy Suspension Cab Mount Kit on my truck. It took about half an hour. The hardest part, was the core support bolts, mostly because all the crud that had built up on the bolt heads.

02-11-2005, 05:44 PM	#1
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	cab mount bushings For a long time I thought the bed on my 79 was tweaked to one side after the rear wheel fell off and got jammed up in there. Anyways my cab always looked like it was leaning in the back drivers side, or else the bed was bent the other way. I finally got a nice new bed thats perfect on, and its still leaning. So I just got some polyurathane cab bushings. Any advice before I start? I've heard this isen't too difficult, but not from anyone who actually owns one of our trucks __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

02-11-2005, 08:29 PM	#2
us111 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ashland oh Posts: 660	bushing's hello,,i have never changed bushing's but i have the cab off my 76,,i really can't see where they would be hard to change other than spray the bolt's down best you can,soak em overnight,make sure however you lift cab up the few inches you may need is solid and u should be good to go....hope that helps .

02-14-2005, 01:17 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Tom, Shouldn't be a problem for ya at all. Just do one side at a time. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-14-2005, 01:40 PM	#7
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	This truck rides hard as it is, I don't think I'll notice the difference Besides, Im worried more about life span, not ride comfort. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

02-14-2005, 06:11 PM	#9
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Tom, I recently put the Energy Suspension Cab Mount Kit on my truck. It took about half an hour. The hardest part, was the core support bolts, mostly because all the crud that had built up on the bolt heads. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

02-11-2005, 08:41 PM	#3
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	with my gutted cab, and no cab mount bolts in it at all, it was a bear to get them all to line up right. i would imagine if you did it one side at a time, you wouldnt have any problems.



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