body mount removal

[crazy96863]

Can anyone offer any pointers on removing the body mounts that are located above the radius arm pivot brackets? I would like to actually remove them the right way if there is one. If not, will cut. I plan on replacing anyway with urethane. I assume the steel pieces are replaced and are included in the new kit.

Thanks!

 

[Insanejughead]

Take your seats out, take your carpet/rubber floor out, take the floor plugs out (they're long oval shaped, right under the brake pedal area)

You will see the head of a bolt... Get a socket that's deep enough and a ratchet.

Then get a buddy to hold a wrench on the nut on the bottom nut while you crank (or buddy) that bolt/nut loose. Once you got that loose (nut near the end of the bolt) follow the next step.

Now before you start taking this apart, put a jack/jackstand with some wood blocks under the body of the truck (not frame) to keep the weight off of the rubbers so you can get them out easier. You also wouldn't want to get them out but get your fist/fingers/arm caught under the weight of the cab.

BTW, a torch and/or PB Blaster will help IMMENSELY!!!

Those steel pieces, are you talking about the bracket that is riveted onto the frame? That is NOT included in the kit.

Was that what you needed to know?

 

[crazy96863]

I have the truck stripped down to the frame, the cab is off completely w/ the main bolts removed. What is left are the 2 rubber mounts (1 on each side) that are located above the radius arm pivot brackets. These rubber mounts have a metal sleeve that are flaired on each end (to hold the mounts to the bracket) running through them. My concern is the removal of these sleeves. Do they need to be cut off or is there a trick to them to get them off the 'right way'?