78 - Changing Body Mount Rubber
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Racer
Joined: May 2005
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From: Mauriceville TX
78 - Changing Body Mount Rubber
Can the body mount bushing (rubber) be changed without lifting the body completly off? I've been soaking the body mount bolts over the last week and gave them a trial turn. To my amazement all of the bolts started backing out.
Anyone ever change any without lifting the body?
Anyone ever change any without lifting the body?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Ville de la Baie Quebec. A winner is just a loser who tried again.
In short,,yes is the answer. Your going to have to disconect the rag joint of the steering and the grounding cable that is attached on the #1 mount drivers side,,, and also remove the bolts that attach the master cylinder to the fire wall. Jack up slowlly and only as high as you need. Oh ya,,, the bumpers are also attached to the body, you may have to unbolt these as well. I may have overlooked some things but if you jack the car about 14inchs you will see all the things you must do.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: New Paltz, New York USA
Billbaloneey,
I changed all the body mounts on my 81 about 3 years ago. Its no big deal. If you want you can email me at rcooper1hvc.rr.com and I will send you the step by step directions I have. I am not sure if your car is the same as the 81 but it should be close.
I changed all the body mounts on my 81 about 3 years ago. Its no big deal. If you want you can email me at rcooper1hvc.rr.com and I will send you the step by step directions I have. I am not sure if your car is the same as the 81 but it should be close.
Safety Car
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From: Algonac Michigan
