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Radiator Core Support Bushings Replacement

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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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Radiator Core Support Bushings Replacement

Can the rubber bushings under the radiator core support be replaced without removing the entire radiator core support from the vehicle? Mine have dried out and are starting to come apart and I would like to replace them. I looked under the truck, and it seems like I should be able to place a jack under each side of the core support and take the long bolt out from under the bottom, and then the bushing and shims should be able to slide out.

Has anybody ever done this?
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 08:06 AM
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You can do that. However when you jack that up you will be putting excessive stress/pressure/torque on the fenders/firewall area.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Yes, I can understand that. I am going to have the fenders off anyway when I repaint my truck, so that would be a great time to replace my rotted out bushings. Thanks!
 
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