New body mounts, new problem...

[trz1000]

Just got done changing the body mounts on my 72 Jimmy 4x4. Four of the mounts have a sizable gap between the tub and the top mount, like 0.25" or more. Fortunately, I think anyway, it's the same two on each side. Starting at the core support if you number the mounts from 1 to 6 I'm seeing the gap on #'s 3 and 5 on both sides.

I used all new mounts (energy suspension poly) and hardware. There were shims that looked factory at the core support and the forward most cab floor mount which I re-used. I cleaned all mount perches as well as possible. I triple checked that I used the correct mounts in the correct locations. The stock mounts were in varying degrees of degradation. Some intact, some barely there.

I've only had the truck for a month. Bought it as a running project. P.O. did an ok job replacing inner and outer rockers as well as the lower section in front of the rear tire on the passenger side. The floor is real solid except for a small area by the kick panels on each side. Also the front floor supports need to be replaced on each side.

Here's the big red flag, someone prior to the P.O cut out the middle of the torsion boxes. Front and rear end caps are there and in real good shape as well as the vertical gusset that runs parallel to the drive train (about halfway between the rocker and frame). I think they cut them out to get at the floor support to replace it.

I don't think the tub is twisted as the top is on it and lines up ok. The fender door gaps are not 100% but that looks to be the result of the PO throwing it together fast after paint to sell it. Nothing appears to be anything but out of adjustment.

So, should I shim it and forget it or start getting nervous?


Thx,