Body mounts

[bfiakas]

I am replacing my body mounts with a Energy supention kit. I have one queston,the factory retainer washers for the front 2(position 1) are completly rusted out.Are new ones requiered for installing the new mount bushings?LMC has them on page 39 for $20.00 a peice.Or can I just install the bushings without them?

 

[Bennybooster]

I am replacing my body mounts with a Energy supention kit. I have one queston,the factory retainer washers for the front 2(position 1) are completly rusted out.Are new ones requiered for installing the new mount bushings?LMC has them on page 39 for $20.00 a peice.Or can I just install the bushings without them?

I think you might be a little confused...

 

[bfiakas]

Confused,in what way, these retainer washers with a collared sleeve that goes though the bushing is completly rusted out on mine.Can the mounts be installed without them is my ?

 

[Bennybooster]

Confused,in what way, these retainer washers with a collared sleeve that goes though the bushing is completly rusted out on mine.Can the mounts be installed without them is my ?

Well you were talking about a body mount and a suspension lift, I just wasnt sure exactly what you were talking about, If you post some more info I would love to help you out.

Sorry If a came across like a tool

 

[ChrisR1S]

Well you were talking about a body mount and a suspension lift, I just wasnt sure exactly what you were talking about, If you post some more info I would love to help you out.

Sorry If a came across like a tool

ACTUALLY he was talking about a body mount and a replacement bushing(energy suspension).

To the OP: that sleeve with washers that runs through the very front bushing on each side: i cut it out on mine to put my bodylift on. put it back together without it becuase i destroyed it. no negative effects in 4 or so years

 

[Nathan123]

Yep, I put mine back together with out the interlocking sleeves and have no problems.

 

[Bennybooster]

ACTUALLY he was talking about a body mount and a replacement bushing(energy suspension).

To the OP: that sleeve with washers that runs through the very front bushing on each side: i cut it out on mine to put my bodylift on. put it back together without it becuase i destroyed it. no negative effects in 4 or so years

Ohhhhh......Im a little slow sometimes haha

 

[ChrisR1S]

Its all good man! We all have those moments

 

[bfiakas]

Thanks for the info,now since I wont use the stock retainer washer,will I need to make up thickness difference with standard washers? I think they were1/8 in. thick? There is nothing left of the old washer to measure.The two shims I think I can reuse ?

 

[ChrisR1S]

Yeah I just used a big washer on each side under the bushing if i remember correctly.

 

[Shran]

Just tighten them down as tight as you can get them. No need to torque those.

 

[Nathan123]

I bought a big bag of 1/2 inch fender washers from fastenal when I replaced all of my bushings. Used one on top and as many as necessary on the bottom. I think if you buy a lift kit the bolts are 7/16 but I used 1/2" grade 8. I think my duff bushings said to torque the bolts to 50 ft lbs, but I didn't, I just used lock washers and turned them a few times after the locks crushed.