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evan 07-14-2020 12:07 AM

Cab mount bushings?
 
Did you just pick them up from a local parts store or did you order a kit from LMC, USA1, etc.? Do you have any recommendations or products to avoid?

wixthedog 07-14-2020 08:12 AM

Re: Cab mount bushings?
 
I needed some core support bushings and found that they are pretty hard to find at the moment, ended up buying from Brothers (and paying too much and waiting too long) but that's how it goes.

They likely all come from the same supplier. LMC, Brothers, USA1, etc.

Big Chip 07-14-2020 09:39 AM

Re: Cab mount bushings?
 
I bought poly bushings from Summit, Energy Suspension brand and they came with the core support bushings. My old rubber ones didn't seem that bad but it totally changed the truck after the poly bushings were installed. It was like it had less torsional flex if that makes sense. I would buy them again.

evan 07-14-2020 10:20 AM

Re: Cab mount bushings?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Chip (Post 8774367)
I bought poly bushings from Summit, Energy Suspension brand and they came with the core support bushings. My old rubber ones didn't seem that bad but it totally changed the truck after the poly bushings were installed. It was like it had less torsional flex if that makes sense. I would buy them again.

That option has been in the back of my mind as well. My truck will never see an autocross track but I don't mind the idea of eliminating a little bit of looseness. How are the heights? Did the bodylines from cab to box line up well after install?

Big Chip 07-14-2020 11:01 AM

Re: Cab mount bushings?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by evan (Post 8774399)
That option has been in the back of my mind as well. My truck will never see an autocross track but I don't mind the idea of eliminating a little bit of looseness. How are the heights? Did the bodylines from cab to box line up well after install?


Mine is a crew cab dually so I will definitely never see an autocross track but it felt more solid after the bushing replacement. Everything lined up as it should, no complaints at all.

fordguy40 07-14-2020 12:31 PM

Re: Cab mount bushings?
 
Got mine from LMC. Was amazed at how much the rear mounts had collapsed. I lucked out and didn't have to replace the bolts.

rodstored-72 07-14-2020 06:06 PM

Re: Cab mount bushings?
 
I bought poly bushings from rockauto, Energy Suspension brand and they came with the core support bushings. I got lucky and the poly set was on sale :smoke:

pontiac6269 07-14-2020 06:55 PM

Re: Cab mount bushings?
 
I bought the complete Energy Suspension bushing set that included cab, core support, all the leaf spring, shackle and sway bar.

old Rusty C10 07-15-2020 12:19 PM

Re: Cab mount bushings?
 
i found some on Ebay and used them... im using another kit for my 53 international they work well. LMC are closer to factory than the other brands


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