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Re: Replacement Body Bushings
I have been planning to do this and I think I have two options that should work depending on equipment available.
1: Install eye bolts in the rear corners with a backing plate under for more strength, using a chain and a cherry picker lift the rear and support with stands. I am a little concerned the eye bolts will bend the bed when lifted even with the plates so either use a long piece of thick walled square tubing or if you plan on removing the bolts (I want to leave them in for tie downs) mount them in the center then fill holes when finished. Use jack stands to support the tub while replacing for safety!
2: Raise the rear and support the body only with tall jack stands, place them on the bed bracing or on something else structural (NOT the tailgate or bedside sheet metal), lowering the vehicle onto another set of stands should allow you to remove the jack to replace the bushings safely.
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