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Kiwi · 08-26-2010, 02:25 PM

I have a 1971 C10 (V-8, 2WD, long bed) that I want to install new body bushings.

1. Has anyone done this and is it easy? Any ideas/suggestions?

2. The stock body bushings were rubber. I haven't found anyone who sells repro rubber bushings ... anyone know of where to get them?

3. Outfits such as CPP and Energy Suspension sell polyurethane body bushing sets. Has anyone used these ... if so, any good?

4. When you buy a bushing kit ... is it just for the cab, cab and bed, or what?

vasquezmrysvll · 08-26-2010, 02:39 PM

i bought mine from energy, came with cab and core support bushings. the bed bolts to the frame without bushings.

Kiwi · 08-26-2010, 03:33 PM

How difficult was it to install the Energy Suspension body bushings?

cdowns · 08-26-2010, 03:51 PM

just about any vendor sells rubber stock bushings// i prefered the rubber over the urathane(had them for a few weeks were toostiff)

as far as changing the bushings it's pretty easy take a jack with a piece of woodd to spead the load and jackup one side at a time about 1or 2inches, remove old slip in new lower jack

tubbedII · 08-26-2010, 05:17 PM

I bought my Blazer with brand new poly bushings already installed. I can't say if they are too stiff as I have no reference to what it was like before, but I can say that they squeek a lot. I haven't tried putting any type of lube on them yet, but I was hoping some white lithium grease spray will help...If I ever do it over, I'd buy the rubber ones.

Kiwi · 08-26-2010, 05:19 PM

Any suggestions on where to buy original-type rubber bushings? I checked Classic Industries, CPP, and Truck Shop ... but they didn't have them.

cdowns · 08-26-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwi

Any suggestions on where to buy original-type rubber bushings? I checked Classic Industries, CPP, and Truck Shop ... but they didn't have them.

go to main page here click on the vendors list//classic heartbeat,gmc pauls,lmc, brothers just about anybody on that list should have them

Shyguy · 08-26-2010, 09:24 PM

I know they are listed in the LMC catalog. I am not sure about the quality compared to other places. They are also listed in the Truck Shop catalog.

**leddzepp** · 08-26-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwi

Any suggestions on where to buy original-type rubber bushings? I checked Classic Industries, CPP, and Truck Shop ... but they didn't have them.

I got my rubber bushing kit at The Truck Shop...most inexpensive I have found. Top quality, couldn't be happier. I guarantee they have it in stock, they never run out of parts

Complete with cab and core support bushings.

trz1000 · 08-28-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tubbedII

I bought my Blazer with brand new poly bushings already installed. I can't say if they are too stiff as I have no reference to what it was like before, but I can say that they squeek a lot. I haven't tried putting any type of lube on them yet, but I was hoping some white lithium grease spray will help...If I ever do it over, I'd buy the rubber ones.

Pull the bushings and liberally apply this stuff to both sides.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ENS-9-11104/

No more squeaks. I have poly bushings on my Jimmy and am real happy with them. Never done it on a truck but the Jimmy took some time. One reason was that the bolts were all welded in place and had to be cut out.

08-26-2010, 02:25 PM	#1
Kiwi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 81	New body bushings I have a 1971 C10 (V-8, 2WD, long bed) that I want to install new body bushings. 1. Has anyone done this and is it easy? Any ideas/suggestions? 2. The stock body bushings were rubber. I haven't found anyone who sells repro rubber bushings ... anyone know of where to get them? 3. Outfits such as CPP and Energy Suspension sell polyurethane body bushing sets. Has anyone used these ... if so, any good? 4. When you buy a bushing kit ... is it just for the cab, cab and bed, or what?

08-26-2010, 02:39 PM	#2
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: New body bushings i bought mine from energy, came with cab and core support bushings. the bed bolts to the frame without bushings. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

08-26-2010, 03:33 PM	#3
Kiwi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 81	Re: New body bushings How difficult was it to install the Energy Suspension body bushings?

08-26-2010, 03:51 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: New body bushings just about any vendor sells rubber stock bushings// i prefered the rubber over the urathane(had them for a few weeks were toostiff) as far as changing the bushings it's pretty easy take a jack with a piece of woodd to spead the load and jackup one side at a time about 1or 2inches, remove old slip in new lower jack __________________ 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

08-26-2010, 05:17 PM	#5
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: New body bushings I bought my Blazer with brand new poly bushings already installed. I can't say if they are too stiff as I have no reference to what it was like before, but I can say that they squeek a lot. I haven't tried putting any type of lube on them yet, but I was hoping some white lithium grease spray will help...If I ever do it over, I'd buy the rubber ones. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

08-26-2010, 05:19 PM	#6
Kiwi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 81	Re: New body bushings Any suggestions on where to buy original-type rubber bushings? I checked Classic Industries, CPP, and Truck Shop ... but they didn't have them.

08-26-2010, 09:24 PM	#8
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: New body bushings I know they are listed in the LMC catalog. I am not sure about the quality compared to other places. They are also listed in the Truck Shop catalog. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.



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