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Old 09-19-2011, 10:25 PM   #1
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Cab mount bushings

Is it possible to change the cab mount bushings without taking the cab all the way off?
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Old 09-19-2011, 11:32 PM   #2
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Re: Cab mount bushings

Yes..
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Old 09-20-2011, 09:22 AM   #3
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Re: Cab mount bushings

from what I was told by some one who has done it many times, it is best/easier to do them by the side. left side then right side. I havent done it but this is what I was told. use a floor jack and a block of wood to prop the body up.
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Old 09-20-2011, 10:24 AM   #4
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Thanks. Will do that.
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Old 09-20-2011, 02:04 PM   #5
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Re: Cab mount bushings

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from what I was told by some one who has done it many times, it is best/easier to do them by the side. left side then right side. I havent done it but this is what I was told. use a floor jack and a block of wood to prop the body up.
X2...this is what I did almost on a daily basis while mocking up chassis.
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Old 09-20-2011, 02:28 PM   #6
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Re: Cab mount bushings

what mounts do you guys like rubber or poly?.....dan
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Old 09-20-2011, 02:31 PM   #7
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Re: Cab mount bushings

I have heard that poly squeak unless you grease often, I like the rubber myself.
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Old 09-20-2011, 02:33 PM   #8
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thanks clyde,i'll go with rubber!do you think that goes for motor/tranny mounts as well?
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Old 09-20-2011, 02:56 PM   #9
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Re: Cab mount bushings

Well Oldtrux, I went with rubber all around. Front and rear suspension, cab mounts and everything. Some will say poly is great but I am not a fan. I have "0" squeaks period. That is why I did all the bushings, I hate squeaks.
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Old 09-20-2011, 03:12 PM   #10
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i hate squeeks too!!i'll follow your lead with rubber as well!thanks clyde
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