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Bob Gervais · 03-20-2005, 07:40 PM

I'm replacing them on my 87 4WD Suburban, with Energy suspension poly mounts.

Problem 1--Bolts and most washers were not included in this kit, is there any place besides the dealer to get them? Or is there a reasonably priced mount kit that has all the hardware I'll need?

I have no problems with returning the Energy mount kit, since it looks like I'll be replacing most of the hardware anyhow.

Problem 2--I've got a few bolts that are just spinning but not loosening. I'm guessing that there's a nut of some sort that's inside the channels? I'm also guessing that I'll need to hole saw the floor panel to get to them? Anyone else ever run into this?

Thanks in advance.

Truckstuff · 03-22-2005, 11:51 PM

Its common for the bolt threads to seize to the big square nut and force the metal tabs to bend out and spin the nut in the channel. You can cut the floor with a zip disk, heat the nut up, jam a ply bar in between the nut and channel, and try again.

Bob Gervais · 03-23-2005, 07:02 AM

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

03-20-2005, 07:40 PM	#1
Bob Gervais Truckless for the moment... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 180	Body mounts I'm replacing them on my 87 4WD Suburban, with Energy suspension poly mounts. Problem 1--Bolts and most washers were not included in this kit, is there any place besides the dealer to get them? Or is there a reasonably priced mount kit that has all the hardware I'll need? I have no problems with returning the Energy mount kit, since it looks like I'll be replacing most of the hardware anyhow. Problem 2--I've got a few bolts that are just spinning but not loosening. I'm guessing that there's a nut of some sort that's inside the channels? I'm also guessing that I'll need to hole saw the floor panel to get to them? Anyone else ever run into this? Thanks in advance. __________________ 1987 V1500 GMC Suburban, 350 TBI, Flowtech dual exhaust, Rough Country 2" spring lift, 56" 3/4 ton rear spring conversion, 33" BFG All Terrains, and the smokescreen engine mod -- Former truck, searching for another now...

03-22-2005, 11:51 PM	#2
Truckstuff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cloverdale, British Columbia Canada Posts: 159	Its common for the bolt threads to seize to the big square nut and force the metal tabs to bend out and spin the nut in the channel. You can cut the floor with a zip disk, heat the nut up, jam a ply bar in between the nut and channel, and try again. Attached Images __________________ Real Trucks are Built not Bought Building: 1981 GM SB LowRider 1985 GM K3500 3+3 1981 GM K2500 SSB 1980 GM K2500 X-BC Hydro 1979 GM K3500 3+3 1976 GM K5 Blazer 1970 Custom 10 http://bc4x4.com/

03-23-2005, 07:02 AM	#3
Bob Gervais Truckless for the moment... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 180	Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks! __________________ 1987 V1500 GMC Suburban, 350 TBI, Flowtech dual exhaust, Rough Country 2" spring lift, 56" 3/4 ton rear spring conversion, 33" BFG All Terrains, and the smokescreen engine mod -- Former truck, searching for another now...



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