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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 01:15 AM
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Replacing radiator support bushings?

How does one go about replacing the radiator support to frame bushings? 1978 F-100 w/302.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 03:57 AM
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Are you talking about the rubber ones?
 
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 11:06 PM
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Yes, the ones on the frame where the radiator support bolts to it. They are cracked and falling apart. LMC sells replacements but I do not see how they would be replaced with out cutting them off.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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Right on the money on cutting them off with a sawzall, unless they are not rusted and tighter than dicks hatband. Just cut about half way thru and use a 1/2 drive and cheater pipe to snap them rusted ol bolts/bushings.

Get the rubber bushings from LMC ect.... and big flat washers and standard hardware from hdrw store ect...nothing special about it.
 
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