Changing Front Cab Bushings
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Changing Front Cab Bushings
On my camaro to replace the body bushings I was able to lift the body off the frame just enough to slide the old bushings out and new bushings in. This did not require removal of the front sheet metal.
Can something similar be done on my ‘55 by removing the rear cab mounts and lifting one of the front corners at a time a couple of inches or just raising the entire front of the cab enough to slide the old bushings out and new or lift from some other combination of points on truck? The steel is solid and requires no R&R.
Thanks!
Can something similar be done on my ‘55 by removing the rear cab mounts and lifting one of the front corners at a time a couple of inches or just raising the entire front of the cab enough to slide the old bushings out and new or lift from some other combination of points on truck? The steel is solid and requires no R&R.
Thanks!
Cross-Country
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From: Beloit, Wisconsin
Thanks for posting this. I have the front clip off of mine right now getting new Mustang !! suspension and I didn't even thin that it would be a good tie to put new cab bushings in. I guess I will add them to my parts list. Thanks!
Cargo Master
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From: Lancaster, CA.
On my camaro to replace the body bushings I was able to lift the body off the frame just enough to slide the old bushings out and new bushings in. This did not require removal of the front sheet metal.
Can something similar be done on my ‘55 by removing the rear cab mounts and lifting one of the front corners at a time a couple of inches or just raising the entire front of the cab enough to slide the old bushings out and new or lift from some other combination of points on truck? The steel is solid and requires no R&R.
Thanks!
Can something similar be done on my ‘55 by removing the rear cab mounts and lifting one of the front corners at a time a couple of inches or just raising the entire front of the cab enough to slide the old bushings out and new or lift from some other combination of points on truck? The steel is solid and requires no R&R.
Thanks!
Are we there yet?
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From: NW Valley AZ
I recently changed my front and rear cab bushings. I have an LTD front clip with a steeing box and I did not have to disconnect it.
I cut a 2x4 (about 10" long) corner to corner to get 2 wedges. I removed the cab mount then forced the wedge between the frame and the cab to lift it enough to get the them in and out.
Mine were prtty bad. I had to adjust the doors after. I guess the new bushings straightend out the cab...
I cut a 2x4 (about 10" long) corner to corner to get 2 wedges. I removed the cab mount then forced the wedge between the frame and the cab to lift it enough to get the them in and out.
Mine were prtty bad. I had to adjust the doors after. I guess the new bushings straightend out the cab...
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