bed too high after new cab bushings? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

matthufham · 09-24-2005, 12:59 PM

i finally got the cab done, and i put my new poly cab bushings from gmc pauls on, and got the bed on, now the bed sits too high? what's the deal? here's pics.

cdowns · 09-24-2005, 01:07 PM

are you sure you put them in the right order if i remember there's a definate front and rear differance//and did you have the proper original metal washers needed for proper install??

lost wages · 09-24-2005, 01:49 PM

mine did the same, i had to shim mine to look right. I tryed moving all the cab mounts to different spots but it didnt help.

72MARIO · 09-24-2005, 02:12 PM

You need to shim the cab mount there should be square shims included in the cab mount kit. I had to shim my cab and box to get the lines perfect.

Maximum Overdrive · 09-24-2005, 02:29 PM

I dont know---that looks like an aweful lot of shims needed to make up the difference. Looks to be at least a inch or so off.

matthufham · 09-24-2005, 05:36 PM

i didn't get any shims, and the fronts are noticably different from the rears so i got them in the right place... i'm going to see if i can make washer magic, i'll be back later with results.

09-24-2005, 12:59 PM	#1
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	bed too high after new cab bushings? i finally got the cab done, and i put my new poly cab bushings from gmc pauls on, and got the bed on, now the bed sits too high? what's the deal? here's pics. Attached Images

09-24-2005, 01:07 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	are you sure you put them in the right order if i remember there's a definate front and rear differance//and did you have the proper original metal washers needed for proper install?? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-24-2005, 02:12 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	You need to shim the cab mount there should be square shims included in the cab mount kit. I had to shim my cab and box to get the lines perfect. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

09-24-2005, 02:29 PM	#5
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	I dont know---that looks like an aweful lot of shims needed to make up the difference. Looks to be at least a inch or so off. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

09-24-2005, 01:49 PM	#3
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	mine did the same, i had to shim mine to look right. I tryed moving all the cab mounts to different spots but it didnt help.

09-24-2005, 05:36 PM	#6
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	i didn't get any shims, and the fronts are noticably different from the rears so i got them in the right place... i'm going to see if i can make washer magic, i'll be back later with results.



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