Radiator Support Bushings and Body Mounts
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Topic: Radiator Support Bushings and Body Mounts
Posted By: mlachance112785
Subject: Radiator Support Bushings and Body Mounts
Date Posted: 23-September-2015 at 9:34AM
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Looking for something verified. I've read about using Chevelle mounts, Crown Vic mounts, Misc. part numbers from Energy. What have YOU used with no issue? The bigger issue is the radiator support bushings. I'll have to cut mine out. But what have you used for bushings? Thanks in advance. ------------- 77 Cougar XR7 460/C6 
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Posted By: legend onirot
Date Posted: 23-September-2015 at 10:22AM
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I used the crown vic body bushings... and i also used them for the radiator support bushings. i had to shim them a little, but no issues. ------------- --------------------- malcolm 1973 gran torino sport (formal)... "Stacy Lynn" 1972 gran torino (formal)... "Mackenzie" 1973 gran torino sport (sportroof)... "Leela" |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 23-September-2015 at 1:32PM
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these are what i used: http://www.ebay.com/itm/310245534809?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2648" rel="nofollow - http://www.ebay.com/itm/310245534809?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2648 9.4102r (softer compound) from energy suspension, and i added a 1/8" thick 1 1/4" flat washer (welded to the top of the frame for support) 
------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 23-September-2015 at 1:39PM
here's the dimensions and how they assemble, for those bushings ^^^ ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: mlachance112785
Date Posted: 23-September-2015 at 9:47PM
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Thanks. That's what I figured I'd try. I think Andy used those as well? They're cheap enough too. For the body mounts, I think I will use the Chevelle ones. http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/3.4114" rel="nofollow - http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/3.4114 Seeing as I'm this far,  I think I should do the body mounts as well. Looking for opinions too: I'm not building a show car, but am I crazy for just recoating the frame from firewall forward? As it is, I'm doing more than I originally wanted. But also don't want to regret not doing it later on down the road. ------------- 77 Cougar XR7 460/C6
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Posted By: stanman
Date Posted: 23-September-2015 at 11:08PM
| I'd lift the body off and change the mounts. You might be surprised how much rust is under them. You're in the salt belt right? |
Posted By: mlachance112785
Date Posted: 23-September-2015 at 11:47PM
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I'm changing the mounts regardless. Yes, I'm in the salt belt. But the car is from Virginia. And never driven in the snow. Hopefully I won't find any surprises. ------------- 77 Cougar XR7 460/C6
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