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Old 04-04-2009, 04:37 PM
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Radiator Support Mounts & Bushings

Hi all,

Welp, My truck failed inspection for a Left Front Radiator Support Bushing! (the inspector was a ***** ly pear!)

[RANT]
BTW Also charged me $35.00 OVER the state mandated fee of $12.50! oooPs!
And made me mount a Fire Ex and Triangle Reflectors in the truck.
Unfortunately for them that is NOT FACT! Only if the truck is used in Commerce are these items required.

And yes, I am a jerk and just turned them in versus arguing with them. I am to meet the state troopers there 10am Monday!

I did know prior to that it would fail for reasons he did not catch, one of which is a VERY SERIOUS Safety issue!

After his 1hr 15min inspection 20 min paperwork session he NEVER checked steering slack ... I have a Steering Column Coupler COMPLETELY severed! (thanks to a long time PS leak) If it were not for the safety catches it would not steer! There is about 4 inches of steering slack. (And no I don't drive this truck much or very far, and yes I have a new one setting here)
[/RANT]

I already have a full urethane kit setting here in the pile, I really don't want to replace them until I pull the whole truck apart for it's restoration, but I have to.

Question:
What all do I have to loosen to be able to lift the support to get bushings in.

Thanks all and sorry for the rant!

-Enjoy
fh : )_~