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Cab mount rusted out


jackman454

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Vehicle Year
1997
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Manual
Wasn't sure whether to post this here or in the suspension forum...
The rear cab mount broke today. Looking at it now i'm surprised it lasted so long, its completely made of rust! Anyway, is this a simple replace? I would think it is, but i'm just making sure.
 
Well, in the daylight I found that in addition to the cab mount, one of the leaf spring mounts has gone.
 
http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/winter2009/spring_shackle-hanger.htm

http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/winter2008/leaf_spring_bracket.htm

I picked up my replacement regular cab mount off of Ebay for cheaper a few years ago. I think LMC might carry the ones for extended cabs (I didn't see which cab you have).
I have access to a shop, with air, so it makes my life a little easier. I used an angle grinder for the lower rivets, but needed the air chisel for the top one (was doing out front on the ground, so I didn't have to steal the shop after hours). Used a floor jack to hold the cab up, while positioning and replaced the cab mount. A few months later, I ended up replacing both the rear shackles. That took longer as I had problems getting the bolts out of the springs (ended up using a ball joint press to get them to move).
 
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