DIY Body Mounts

[broncc]

I have my hands on what might be some of the last NOS body mounts for the early Rangers/BroncoII. I'm using CAD to model up some 3D-printable molds in hopes of making it so anyone can cast their own. Some of the mounts have internal metal structures that have potentially acceptable substitutes available on McMaster. Smooth-On makes a line of "PMC" urethane that looks like it could fit the bill. "VytaFlex" looks like it might also work and be much easier to use. I'm spinning up my printer now to see what they look like. I have some more complex ones that I'm not sure how to model yet.

I'm curious what hosting you guys like for .stl files. Also if anyone would be brave enough to try out the prints on their own trucks and check my work.

Once I'm a bit more clear on the feasibility of this I will create a writeup/library thread for it with instructions.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

@Jim Oaks

 

[SenorNoob]

I know it's not the same as OEM, but I haven't had any problems with Duff mount hardware.

 

[broncc]

I'm sure Duff stuff is good. I like their lift kit a lot. The problem I'm trying to solve is that no one makes replacement bushings that are as soft as original. I don't want a firmer ride. I'm recording what durometer each bushing is but casting your own lets you tweak it to your specific needs.

 

[broncc]

I've got some print quality issues to sort out, but everything pushes into the molds.

 

[broncc]

Liking the thread reminded me about this project. I actually gave up because LMC reproduces them!

https://www.lmctruck.com/body-components/body-mounting/fr-1984-90-radiator-core-and-body-mounting

I'll attach the progress I made before that...

 

[Curious Hound]

We have a file sharing thread where you may want to post these. Please label them as body mount bushings so people don't think they are the actual body mount brackets. That should reduce any confusion.

Thread 'File Sharing! Anyone have any handy Ranger Related STL and DXF files to share?'

Mar 5, 2026

I wanted to start a thread for sharing useful files for 3D printing and/or CNCing stuff for Rangers

With how affordable 3D printers are and how easy it is to have things made by CNC like through Send-cut-send etc.... I why not share files here for Ranger related stuff

I'll start by attaching this M5OD support block STL I whipped up for sitting the trans on a trans jack without it constantly trying to slide off or roll over.

I'm somewhat new to the 2D/3D data world so if there are other file types that would be helpful lets discuss them here. I know @Jim Oaks has enabled STL and...

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