thebluemax
1/2 ton status
I'm installing poly body mount bushings on a 84 chevy truck. My question is do I reuse the metal bushing at the top between the body and frame mount? or do i just put the poly bushing between the body and the frame?
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poly body mount bushings
- Thread starter thebluemax
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On my 76 the front 3 positions reused the factory sleeve(flat washer with a bushing that the new mount slides over) between the body and the new poly mount. The rear 2 there was new flat washers supplied to put between the body and poly mount.
Not sure on an 84.
Not sure on an 84.
poly only replaces the old rubber stuff.
you must reuse all the hardware.
you must reuse all the hardware.
thebluemax
1/2 ton status
Okay next question is how do I separate the original bushings? The rubber part from the metal hardware that is.
the_mule
Registered Member
I stuck a screwdriver in between the metal and the old bushing and pushed it apart. BUT i have a southwest truck not much rust. You could also burn off the old bushing with a torch but it is messy and you don't wan to overheat the metal.
lube like pb blaster / wd-40 / liquid wrench
and work a small screw driver in and around to get loose. then just pop apart.
and work a small screw driver in and around to get loose. then just pop apart.
