Need core support mounts-84 Bronco
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Need core support mounts-84 Bronco
I'm looking for a pair of the radiator/core support mount bushings' hardware for my 84 Bronco. I ordered a set from LMC tRUCK, and they do not fit!!! They appear to be for 87-up, and I am not re-ordering from them again. I specified 80-86 and those are what I got. 
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I have the new poly bushings, but the original mounts are rusted out and had to be cut out for removal. I can make my own if needed, but would like to find N.O.S. parts and just cut out the rubber. The front core support mounts are unique from the other eight in that the inner or lower sleve is threaded for the bolt, along with the upper sleeve having the hex-shape design to fit the top bushing. JSM84
This is what I need:
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[/IMG]I have the new poly bushings, but the original mounts are rusted out and had to be cut out for removal. I can make my own if needed, but would like to find N.O.S. parts and just cut out the rubber. The front core support mounts are unique from the other eight in that the inner or lower sleve is threaded for the bolt, along with the upper sleeve having the hex-shape design to fit the top bushing. JSM84
Last edited by justshootme84; May 2, 2006 at 11:54 PM.
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man that sucks about LMC. They've always done me right. They compete with a bunch of guys though, National Parts Depo (NPD), Blue oval Truck parts, Jeff's bronco Graveyard, and auto Krafters (which has screwed me over in the past). Check these guys out, they might have what you want.
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JBG, NPD, AK, and others that I've checked all show a different style mount, which is like the ones I received from LMCT. I think I might have some from a 78-79, or something similar that was left over at the factory when the Bronco was built. My transmission/t-case crossmember mounts and bushings are also a different style, and the 78/79 model looks to be the closest. Thanks for the reply, still searching, JSM84
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i just got done replacing the mounts on my cab and support, and i ran into some troubles as well, looking at both the for manual and any of the catalogs, it would have seemed as though the mounts for my truck were for a late 70's truck (they had the retainer for the cab on top and bottom, different core support setup, etc.). however, when i replaced everything it seemed like everything bolted up just right. i did use a regular grade 8 bolt with washers on the core support because of rust, and that seemed to work great, big bushing on top, small on bottom, bolt from bottom up, and it worked just splendid.
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Navy, so did you use a regular cab-type body mount for the core support??? My main problem with just running a bolt thru the sleeves without them being threaded is that I get alot of fender movement next to the firewall, to the point where one side will rub. The new bushings I got from LMS truck are Ford make, with a rubber bushing on top and bottom of a single sleeve, with a threaded insert. These have an angle built into them that mske them unusable on my 84. I'll try to get a picture up for comparison, JSM84
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unfortunately i'm not at home right now, so i can't show you pictures, but i had the big bushing on top, it had a smaller cylindrical portion that sat in the hole , the lower bushing had a cutout that fit the extension for the top bushing. i had the washer spacers over the top bushing to get the support to the right height to align the fenders, ran the bolt with a washer from the bottom up, set another washer over the square blocker on the inside of the actual support, and bolted it that way. this had the support sitting on the funny shaped spacers and washers, then the top (big) bushing, then the frame mount, then the lower (smaller) bushing, then the grade 8 washer and bolt. i wish i was home to take a picture, it'd make this so much easier.
as far as fender movement, the extension on the top bushing going through the hole in the frame mount prevents lateral movement of the bushing, and once it is tightened properly, i didn't get any appreciable movement
as far as fender movement, the extension on the top bushing going through the hole in the frame mount prevents lateral movement of the bushing, and once it is tightened properly, i didn't get any appreciable movement
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These are the 80-86 core support bushings I got from LMCT. The top/large bushing has a hex-shape on the bottom side, and will not fit into the frame. It's also a different height by quite a bit (over an inch) than the red poly in the first pic. JSM84
[/IMG] These are the 80-86 core support bushings I got from LMCT. The top/large bushing has a hex-shape on the bottom side, and will not fit into the frame. It's also a different height by quite a bit (over an inch) than the red poly in the first pic. JSM84
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I can try and help you, look at pic, location A, list what you need and i'll see what I can do.
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dfp, thanks a million for your help!!! The part I need to replace is the metal sleeve/ bushing assembly that fits between the frame mount and core support. It looks like part number %00896. I think the OEM version has the rubber molded around the metal sleeve, which is the part shown in my first pic that is cut but still has the hex-shape unber the flat top. Randy JSM84
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Thanks, dfp, I could not find that part without your help!!! Is that price for each assly or for both sides? I would also like a link to that diagram so I can enlarge it and read it easier, if possible. I will be ordering a pair of these, JSM84
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Originally Posted by justshootme84
Thanks, dfp, I could not find that part without your help!!! Is that price for each assly or for both sides? I would also like a link to that diagram so I can enlarge it and read it easier, if possible. I will be ordering a pair of these, JSM84
please go to my web site, click on contact us, drop a little note again and i'll send you a better picture and you can make sure you get the parts you need. the price is for the upper rubber mount.
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Well, rats, DFP. I checked the part numbers on those mounts I bought from LMCT. Since they are OEM Ford units, they have the exact same part number as you show in the photo. Back to square one...
I'm thinking that the stock mounts I have may be from an earlier-model F-150/Bronco, like a 78/79 or early 80 model. Some of the other parts I've looked up don't match with 84 parts diagrams either.
Still need help!!! JSM84
I'm thinking that the stock mounts I have may be from an earlier-model F-150/Bronco, like a 78/79 or early 80 model. Some of the other parts I've looked up don't match with 84 parts diagrams either.
Still need help!!! JSM84
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there is EOTZ-1000396-A AND EOTZ-B, E1TZ-A the basic number is the same for all mounts (00396) it's where they are needed and the correct info that determines what part number(s)that will be needed.
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Again, I really appreciate your help ,DFP. But I've checked 4 or 5 vendors that have an actual photo of the bushings, and they ARE same as those from LMCT. Whne I ordered the poly Daystar bushings in the pic, those ARE the correct ones. I'm stumped, unless you have an actual pic of the upper mounts from your site. i could not view a photo, onlyt the diagram. JSM84