how to remove front body mount
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Cargo Master
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how to remove front body mount
i have a 2008 f250 4x4 i need to replace the drive side front lower body bushing and i can not get the pressed on bushing to come out what is the easiest way to get this to come apart i tried using a 4 ft pry bar and i could not get it to pop free any ideas
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Well, I have searched high and low for body mount replacement on here. Most of the talk is on the Excursion forum.
What some are recommending is to thread the bolt back in about a half inch or so then beat on the bolt head to pop the bottom part loose.
Post back and let us know how you make out as this is my next project.
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What some are recommending is to thread the bolt back in about a half inch or so then beat on the bolt head to pop the bottom part loose.
Post back and let us know how you make out as this is my next project.
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Here is how Energy Suspension recommends the removal.
They tell you to make a tool out of pipe. I have new bushings on order and will have to make one within the next few weeks. http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...n/17P17627.pdf
They tell you to make a tool out of pipe. I have new bushings on order and will have to make one within the next few weeks. http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...n/17P17627.pdf
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Here is how Energy Suspension recommends the removal.
They tell you to make a tool out of pipe. I have new bushings on order and will have to make one within the next few weeks. http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...n/17P17627.pdf
They tell you to make a tool out of pipe. I have new bushings on order and will have to make one within the next few weeks. http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...n/17P17627.pdf
Thanks for the tip.
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Good point, I have read pros and cons about the polyurethane. One says "rides fine" other says to "much vibration".
My mounts are also causing handling issues, or at least that's what I am thinking. They also bang around and feel spongy under my feet. So at this point anything is better then the worn out crap that's on there now.
Good luck, and let us know how you make out. Not much info on here about body mounts.
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My mounts are also causing handling issues, or at least that's what I am thinking. They also bang around and feel spongy under my feet. So at this point anything is better then the worn out crap that's on there now.
Good luck, and let us know how you make out. Not much info on here about body mounts.
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Well, We just had to replace one lower body mount, front drovers side. Ended up using a big pry bar with a pipe on the end of it and it came off. It was a pita but it lost, new one went on easy as pie.
Good luck with your projects.
Good luck with your projects.
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Well received my new body bushings today. Energy suspensions is the manufacturer. First impressions, they are not as hard or ridged as I expected. They are rather soft which is good. Hopefully I can get them on at the end of the week.
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I know this an old thread but could some one please tell me how many body mounts are on a 2008 F250 XLT Supercab. I can only see 4 and wondering where the other two are because all replacement kit include 6 bushings.
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if its already spining...get someone with a wire feed flux welder and have them tac weld the nut to the frame.
if you are just starting the project....heat the plate up with a toruch
do not use an impact....get a large breaker bar and large ratcher
if you are just starting the project....heat the plate up with a toruch
do not use an impact....get a large breaker bar and large ratcher
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