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tyjoja · 05-02-2007, 01:23 AM

Hey, does anyone have any tips on how to change out the cab bushings? I've got my bed off and I can see the two back cab bushings have seen better days and am wondering how I might try to change them out. thanks Bob

bigblock73 · 05-02-2007, 06:48 AM

Here you go

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/exte...b_bushings.htm

BaddBusa2005 · 05-02-2007, 08:42 AM

i am doing that same thing right now. good luck with yours. Nice write up BTW

tyjoja · 05-02-2007, 09:35 AM

Once again Jeff, you have bailed me out again. I again appreciate it and hope you don't get tired of telling my newbie butt how to get things done. Boy I don't know who that Mike Wheelock is, but that was one nice write up. I think I'll order the parts and get started on the bushings asap. Bob

bigblock73 · 05-02-2007, 10:02 AM

No problem Bob.

Mike is a visitor of 73-87.com. He E-mailed me out of the blue and asked if I wanted an article on the cab bushing install...as he just did his and had lots of pictures. I said "yes", and a couple days later he sent me his information. Super nice guy, I am sure he appreciates the fact that it helps others out.

Srubydo1986 · 05-02-2007, 05:17 PM

id say unbolt the bolts. then use a 2x4 across the floor of the truck and lift with a jack to lift the rear of the cab. repeat for front if they are bad to but at the corners.

BaddBusa2005 · 05-02-2007, 06:04 PM

how much ride quality do you lose with the poly mounts? hell anything has to be better than what it is now...

Srubydo1986 · 05-02-2007, 08:11 PM

i would think u would gain not loose cause it a better material

BaddBusa2005 · 05-02-2007, 08:52 PM

it has to be better than matal to metal

Srubydo1986 · 05-02-2007, 09:38 PM

na metals great no body roll at all connected as one.

BaddBusa2005 · 05-02-2007, 10:58 PM

lol, well there is body roll, then a nice slam when the body comes back down

Srubydo1986 · 05-03-2007, 10:57 AM

sweet sounds fun

BaddBusa2005 · 05-03-2007, 10:00 PM

lol

tyjoja · 05-04-2007, 12:50 AM

thought I better see if I could loosen the cab bolts b-4 I ordered new bushings, loosened up no prob. with a 3/4 wrench. thanks guys, Bob

BaddBusa2005 · 05-04-2007, 09:25 AM

Only if i was sone lucky

Mr79C10 · 05-05-2007, 07:09 AM

Great thread,, Thats a next month project for me.
And not the first time I heard about that POR15 being a great product too.
** Question thow: about how long does that POR15 take to dry?**

BaddBusa2005 · 05-05-2007, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr79C10

Great thread,, Thats a next month project for me.
And not the first time I heard about that POR15 being a great product too.
** Question thow: about how long does that POR15 take to dry?**

the por15 takes a few hours to dry. we used in on a camaro restore..

BaddBusa2005 · 05-10-2007, 06:25 PM

I finally got my cab bolts our mount cups out today, that was a task. PB Blaster is my new friend

I will be putting the new prothane setup in tomorrow. Hopefully it rides better than the metal to metal setup it was

BaddBusa2005 · 05-12-2007, 03:14 PM

I got my prothane setup put on today, what a difference in the truck. It actually rides a ton better. I pulled the radiator support bushings and the cups were rotten. So I put the better rubber bushings that came off of the truck back up front, and am waiting on finding a set of better cups. POR-15 looks damn good after it sets up and dries.

tyjoja · 05-12-2007, 09:22 PM

badbusa, where did you get the por15, and was it expensive? thanks

BaddBusa2005 · 05-12-2007, 10:26 PM

I picked it up from a local shop on the buddy discount. Most napa or o'reilly's have it.

05-02-2007, 01:23 AM	#1
tyjoja Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: albany oregon Posts: 168	help with cab bushings Hey, does anyone have any tips on how to change out the cab bushings? I've got my bed off and I can see the two back cab bushings have seen better days and am wondering how I might try to change them out. thanks Bob

05-02-2007, 06:48 AM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: help with cab bushings Here you go http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/exte...b_bushings.htm __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

05-02-2007, 08:42 AM	#3
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: help with cab bushings i am doing that same thing right now. good luck with yours. Nice write up BTW __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq Last edited by BaddBusa2005; 05-02-2007 at 08:49 AM.

05-02-2007, 09:35 AM	#4
tyjoja Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: albany oregon Posts: 168	Re: help with cab bushings Once again Jeff, you have bailed me out again. I again appreciate it and hope you don't get tired of telling my newbie butt how to get things done. Boy I don't know who that Mike Wheelock is, but that was one nice write up. I think I'll order the parts and get started on the bushings asap. Bob

05-02-2007, 10:02 AM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: help with cab bushings No problem Bob. Mike is a visitor of 73-87.com. He E-mailed me out of the blue and asked if I wanted an article on the cab bushing install...as he just did his and had lots of pictures. I said "yes", and a couple days later he sent me his information. Super nice guy, I am sure he appreciates the fact that it helps others out. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

05-02-2007, 05:17 PM	#6
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: help with cab bushings id say unbolt the bolts. then use a 2x4 across the floor of the truck and lift with a jack to lift the rear of the cab. repeat for front if they are bad to but at the corners. __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. 1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one Last edited by Srubydo1986; 05-02-2007 at 05:18 PM.*

05-02-2007, 06:04 PM	#7
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: help with cab bushings how much ride quality do you lose with the poly mounts? hell anything has to be better than what it is now... __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

05-02-2007, 08:11 PM	#8
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: help with cab bushings i would think u would gain not loose cause it a better material __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

05-02-2007, 08:52 PM	#9
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: help with cab bushings it has to be better than matal to metal __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq Last edited by BaddBusa2005; 05-02-2007 at 08:52 PM.

05-02-2007, 09:38 PM	#10
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: help with cab bushings na metals great no body roll at all connected as one. __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. 1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one Last edited by Srubydo1986; 05-02-2007 at 09:52 PM.*

05-02-2007, 10:58 PM	#11
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: help with cab bushings lol, well there is body roll, then a nice slam when the body comes back down __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

05-03-2007, 10:57 AM	#12
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: help with cab bushings sweet sounds fun __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

05-03-2007, 10:00 PM	#13
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: help with cab bushings lol __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

05-04-2007, 12:50 AM	#14
tyjoja Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: albany oregon Posts: 168	Re: help with cab bushings thought I better see if I could loosen the cab bolts b-4 I ordered new bushings, loosened up no prob. with a 3/4 wrench. thanks guys, Bob

05-04-2007, 09:25 AM	#15
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: help with cab bushings Only if i was sone lucky __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq



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05-05-2007, 07:09 AM	#16
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: help with cab bushings Great thread,, Thats a next month project for me. And not the first time I heard about that POR15 being a great product too. Question thow: about how long does that POR15 take to dry? __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den Last edited by Mr79C10; 05-05-2007 at 07:11 AM.

05-10-2007, 06:25 PM	#18
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: help with cab bushings I finally got my cab bolts our mount cups out today, that was a task. PB Blaster is my new friend I will be putting the new prothane setup in tomorrow. Hopefully it rides better than the metal to metal setup it was __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

05-12-2007, 03:14 PM	#19
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: help with cab bushings I got my prothane setup put on today, what a difference in the truck. It actually rides a ton better. I pulled the radiator support bushings and the cups were rotten. So I put the better rubber bushings that came off of the truck back up front, and am waiting on finding a set of better cups. POR-15 looks damn good after it sets up and dries. __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

05-12-2007, 09:22 PM	#20
tyjoja Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: albany oregon Posts: 168	Re: help with cab bushings badbusa, where did you get the por15, and was it expensive? thanks

05-12-2007, 10:26 PM	#21
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: help with cab bushings I picked it up from a local shop on the buddy discount. Most napa or o'reilly's have it. __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

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