Excursion Body Mount Bushings
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Joined: Jul 2024
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From: Virginia
Just do them in pairs as time permits. Unless they’re extremely degraded, the height difference pre->post won’t be terrible.
Honestly doesn’t matter except when doing radiator supports and front cab mounts. Could pinch the gap for fender to door gap if large height difference. So maybe do those 4 together
worst case, the retained nut breaks loose. Grind it out. Go to Lowe’s and buy replacement bolt/nut. Back in business for a few bucks.
Grinding/cutting them out isn’t fun. Not a game ender. Just frustrating
Honestly doesn’t matter except when doing radiator supports and front cab mounts. Could pinch the gap for fender to door gap if large height difference. So maybe do those 4 together
worst case, the retained nut breaks loose. Grind it out. Go to Lowe’s and buy replacement bolt/nut. Back in business for a few bucks.
Grinding/cutting them out isn’t fun. Not a game ender. Just frustrating
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: SoCal
Think about how long it takes to do the job. Let’s say 30 minutes per bushing, 10 bushings would be 5 hours. Labor rate by me is $170/ hr. Do the math and you will see the $2K including the bushings is not too far out of line. I would make sure to use a reputable shop that has done them before. And 30 minutes each is pretty fast!
Be sure to use the CORRECT bolts. They have a pre determined tensile strength and this is very important! New ones should come with the bushings. The silicone bushings from S&B come with them.
Be sure to use the CORRECT bolts. They have a pre determined tensile strength and this is very important! New ones should come with the bushings. The silicone bushings from S&B come with them.
Lead Driver
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From: Oologah, OK
my mechanic didn't charge anywhere near that much, it was $1k labor for the Energy Suspension poly kit install, u-joints, bearings, and installing the electric steps.
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