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BaddBusa2005 · 04-23-2007, 11:52 PM

Guys and girl,

My truck is in dire need of body bushings. I need to know how bad are the bolts to remove from the body, and if one breaks how F'd am I? I do not have to have to pull the cab off completely right now. What is your guy's input on this?

Ryan

DESTRO · 04-24-2007, 02:36 AM

If the back mount bolts break, you can cut holes in the inside of the cab to get to the nuts. On the back ledge behind the seat. Replace then tack weld over the holes you cut.
Front mounts are only in the cab support. You could just cut away enough to get them out and then buy a slip on cab mount and weld it in.

Both are worst case scenario's, If PB blaster and heat doesnt work.

BaddBusa2005 · 04-24-2007, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DESTRO

If the back mount bolts break, you can cut holes in the inside of the cab to get to the nuts. On the back ledge behind the seat. Replace then tack weld over the holes you cut.
Front mounts are only in the cab support. You could just cut away enough to get them out and then buy a slip on cab mount and weld it in.

Both are worst case scenario's, If PB blaster and heat doesnt work.

the truck is not rusty at all, but i tried loosening one this weekend....and loosened then stopped.....i was like F

**old Rusty C10** · 04-24-2007, 11:18 AM

the nuts sometimes end up moving with the bolt. PB Blaster heat air tools and like the guy who first replied said

jdmaffeo · 04-24-2007, 12:56 PM

This is related but I am a little ahead Ryan in doing this. How do you take apart the mounts to replace them with the poly mounts that I already have? I will hopefully get the cab mounts off this week. I need the heavy metal cups. Are those metal sleves just pressed down onto the rubber? I will take a picture of what I am talking about tonight and post it up tomorrow.

Jonathan

BaddBusa2005 · 04-24-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jdmaffeo

This is related but I am a little ahead Ryan in doing this. How do you take apart the mounts to replace them with the poly mounts that I already have? I will hopefully get the cab mounts off this week. I need the heavy metal cups. Are those metal sleves just pressed down onto the rubber? I will take a picture of what I am talking about tonight and post it up tomorrow.

Jonathan

definatley get a picture, it may help me in the end

69BBsuburban · 04-24-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jdmaffeo

I need the heavy metal cups. Are those metal sleves just pressed down onto the rubber? .

Jonathan

Yes.....

jdmaffeo · 04-24-2007, 03:56 PM

I'll take a torch to one tonight and see if I can get it apart. Seems like a silly design to me! Especially since they are all rusted together! I'll get a picture tonight and post it up.

**Captkaos** · 04-25-2007, 04:06 PM

The rubber is just pressed onto the metal sleeves, you should be able to pull it off.

If you pop the captured nut from the body, you are going to have to cut a hole in the floor to weld it back on.. I had to do this to my Jimmy.... I think I have some pics.

04-23-2007, 11:52 PM	#1
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Body Bushing/Mount Replacement Guys and girl, My truck is in dire need of body bushings. I need to know how bad are the bolts to remove from the body, and if one breaks how F'd am I? I do not have to have to pull the cab off completely right now. What is your guy's input on this? Ryan __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq Last edited by BaddBusa2005; 04-23-2007 at 11:55 PM.

04-24-2007, 02:36 AM	#2
DESTRO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buckeye state Posts: 168	Re: Body Bushing/Mount Replacement If the back mount bolts break, you can cut holes in the inside of the cab to get to the nuts. On the back ledge behind the seat. Replace then tack weld over the holes you cut. Front mounts are only in the cab support. You could just cut away enough to get them out and then buy a slip on cab mount and weld it in. Both are worst case scenario's, If PB blaster and heat doesnt work.

04-24-2007, 11:18 AM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Body Bushing/Mount Replacement the nuts sometimes end up moving with the bolt. PB Blaster heat air tools and like the guy who first replied said __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-24-2007, 12:56 PM	#5
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: Body Bushing/Mount Replacement This is related but I am a little ahead Ryan in doing this. How do you take apart the mounts to replace them with the poly mounts that I already have? I will hopefully get the cab mounts off this week. I need the heavy metal cups. Are those metal sleves just pressed down onto the rubber? I will take a picture of what I am talking about tonight and post it up tomorrow. Jonathan __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

04-24-2007, 03:56 PM	#8
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: Body Bushing/Mount Replacement I'll take a torch to one tonight and see if I can get it apart. Seems like a silly design to me! Especially since they are all rusted together! I'll get a picture tonight and post it up. __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

04-25-2007, 04:06 PM	#9
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Body Bushing/Mount Replacement The rubber is just pressed onto the metal sleeves, you should be able to pull it off. If you pop the captured nut from the body, you are going to have to cut a hole in the floor to weld it back on.. I had to do this to my Jimmy.... I think I have some pics. __________________ 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



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