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Old 12-30-2014, 12:53 AM   #37
sixnineK5
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Celeste,Tx
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Re: Replacement Body Bushings

I'm new to the forum but have been reading a lot lately. I bought a 69 K5 several years ago complete with the original body mounts. I picked up some energy suspension mounts and replaced them over a two day period. Mine has the hardtop which I left on during the replacement. I had to use a torch, grinder and air hammer on literally every 45 yr old nut and bolt. Once they were all removed I used a floor jack and a piece of 4x4 wood block and lifted the tub just enough to remove the old and replace with new. Replacement bolts I picked up at tractor supply. Then we had to replace the motor mounts since the fan was rubbing the shroud. After all was said and done the drivers door shuts and opens a lot better. The psgr door literally shuts on own and opens with ease. I didn't worry a lot about where to place the wood and jack I just moved it around till all were replaced. I used a hi-lift on the rear since I have no rear bumper and didn't have any problems with the tub creaking or bending.
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