Body mount replacement
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From: Ravenna Ohio
Body mount replacement
Is it hard to replace the body mounts on my 80. some of them look like it would be a good idea and i don't think they arte very expensive at VBP. Let me know guys
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From: Waterford Mi
Re: Body mount replacement (JDRez42)
You will need to remove the front and rear bumpers and the streering column will need to be diconnected from the rag joint. If the body mount bolts come out without to much trouble you can lift one side at a time about 3inches and slide the old mounts out and new ones in. If there is a lot of rust damage you will need to lift the body off. Infor on my web page on body-off.
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From: Fort McMurray Albetrta
Re: Body mount replacement (JDRez42)
If you can get the bolts out to remove the rubber mounts then it is an easy job. I had to use a die grinder on 3 of the bolts to get them. I spun the cage nut on #2 and #3 and when this is done you have to remove and weld on a new cage nut, This cannot be done with the body on the frame. So take your time and soak your bolts with allot of penitrating oil. :cheers:
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From: Waterford Mi
Re: Body mount replacement (JDRez42)
If you are going to just lift it enough to replace the mounts then do it one side at a time by using 2 floor jacks and a short length(2feet) of 2x4 just inside the frame under the seat area.
