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**Speedracer39** · 10-25-2022, 09:45 AM

Im getting ready to order complete body and radiator support bushings was wondering who has the best and complete kit that has worked out with out a issue? Thanks

**Grumpy old man** · 10-25-2022, 10:19 AM

Classic parts , You'll also need core support mounts , Don't buy urethane unless you like squeaking

https://www.classicparts.com/1967-72...ctinfo/35-145/

LNP · 10-25-2022, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Classic parts , You'll also need core support mounts , Don't buy urethane unless you like squeaking

https://www.classicparts.com/1967-72...ctinfo/35-145/

Agreed this is where I got mine. Both kits were complete with all hardware and shims if needed. Heres the link for the radiator support kit

https://www.classicparts.com/1969-72...ctinfo/78-635/

**Speedracer39** · 10-25-2022, 10:34 AM

Thanks ,for the quick response, I’m going to get them ordered

**Accelo** · 10-25-2022, 11:34 AM

I may over-tightened mine and the rubber split.
One thing the imports never get correct is the durometer of the rubber.
The replacement mounts were also cone shaped, didn't look anything like the originals.
I know Frank's Pickmups carries two different sets.
One is OEM quality?
Cheers

**Speedracer39** · 10-25-2022, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Accelo

I may over-tightened mine and the rubber split.
One thing the imports never get correct is the durometer of the rubber.
The replacement mounts were also cone shaped, didn't look anything like the originals.
I know Frank's Pickmups carries two different sets.
One is OEM quality?
Cheers

Thanks for your input I’ve never heard of Frank's Pickmups

68 P.O.S. · 10-25-2022, 12:18 PM

I bought mine (rubber) from Classic Heartbeat. Great quality

**Accelo** · 10-25-2022, 05:19 PM

Both Franks and Classic Heartbeat are located in Olympia WA.
Franks sells on this board but to my knowledge doesn't do internet sales.
At least as far as I know.

LNP · 10-25-2022, 05:40 PM

The kits I got from Classic Parts was good quality stuff and I had zero issues. Been drivin the truck for two years still all good.

**PbFut** · 10-26-2022, 12:02 AM

I just did a test fit setup of the radiator support this week. I sourced new radiator support to frame bushings from Classic Parts. You only need one kit. It has a set of two bushings Fit was exact to the ones on my 72 but cannot confirmed they were original. I had to cut the ones on the truck out due to very bad corrosion. Parts on the truck were not really identifiable until I saw the new kit. All the parts needed are in the set and appear to be of reasonable quality. I will echo the opinion of rubber over urethane. The harder Urethane will provide zero improved benefit unless you are looking for every last drop of chassis performance for racing and don't care about noise and harsh ride.

10-25-2022, 09:45 AM	#1
Speedracer39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 596	Body bushing replacement Im getting ready to order complete body and radiator support bushings was wondering who has the best and complete kit that has worked out with out a issue? Thanks

10-25-2022, 10:19 AM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Body bushing replacement Classic parts , You'll also need core support mounts , Don't buy urethane unless you like squeaking https://www.classicparts.com/1967-72...ctinfo/35-145/ __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

10-25-2022, 10:34 AM	#4
Speedracer39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 596	Re: Body bushing replacement Thanks ,for the quick response, I’m going to get them ordered

10-25-2022, 11:34 AM	#5
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,299	Re: Body bushing replacement I may over-tightened mine and the rubber split. One thing the imports never get correct is the durometer of the rubber. The replacement mounts were also cone shaped, didn't look anything like the originals. I know Frank's Pickmups carries two different sets. One is OEM quality? Cheers

10-25-2022, 12:18 PM	#7
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Body bushing replacement I bought mine (rubber) from Classic Heartbeat. Great quality __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

10-25-2022, 05:19 PM	#8
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,299	Re: Body bushing replacement Both Franks and Classic Heartbeat are located in Olympia WA. Franks sells on this board but to my knowledge doesn't do internet sales. At least as far as I know.

10-25-2022, 05:40 PM	#9
LNP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pekin, Illinois Posts: 442	Re: Body bushing replacement The kits I got from Classic Parts was good quality stuff and I had zero issues. Been drivin the truck for two years still all good. __________________ Harley 1969 Chevy C-10 Long Bed, 350cid, 700R4

10-26-2022, 12:02 AM	#10
PbFut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Ca Posts: 633	Re: Body bushing replacement I just did a test fit setup of the radiator support this week. I sourced new radiator support to frame bushings from Classic Parts. You only need one kit. It has a set of two bushings Fit was exact to the ones on my 72 but cannot confirmed they were original. I had to cut the ones on the truck out due to very bad corrosion. Parts on the truck were not really identifiable until I saw the new kit. All the parts needed are in the set and appear to be of reasonable quality. I will echo the opinion of rubber over urethane. The harder Urethane will provide zero improved benefit unless you are looking for every last drop of chassis performance for racing and don't care about noise and harsh ride.



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