Bushing replacement

**philosofy1** · 10-28-2009, 11:00 PM

I'm in the process of redoing my front end suspension. I need to replace all the ball joints and tie rods, so I'm going to go ahead and replace the bushings as well. I'm planning on getting the complete Energy Suspension bushings kit. In the kit the have the bushings for the cab.

So My question is, how hard is it to replace the cab bushings? what do I need to replace them? and is it worth it?

**TheUnit** · 10-29-2009, 12:56 AM

Never replaced mount bushings....not entirely sure of the process. If the labor turns out to be simple, yes, change the rubber pieces out!! Urethanes are invaluable!

**philosofy1** · 10-29-2009, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by TheUnit

Never replaced mount bushings....not entirely sure of the process. If the labor turns out to be simple, yes, change the rubber pieces out!! Urethanes are invaluable!

Thanks for the advice!
Anyone else?

**Loggerhead Mike** · 10-30-2009, 11:41 AM

they are easy, just 1 bolt per mount. you'll probably have to find a way to lift the cab up but you only need a hair of clearance. i'd unblolt all the body mounts then lift 1 side of the cab at a time

if they arnt dry rotted, cracked, or making noise they shouldnt need replaced, but if they come with the kit you mise well do it