![]() If you do strip the threads in the hole, you will likely have to use an oversized bolt, as it is difficult to repair those threads.Ĥ.) Repeat the procedure for the next location on both sides of the frame. works extremely well with far less of a chance of stripping out the hole. Note that the FSM calls for 52 ft-lbs, but I have found that the threaded holes in the body like to strip(!), and 30 ft-lbs. They are accessed through a large 2-1/8" hole in the bottom of the frame.ģ.) Slide the new cushions over the bolts, and insert each bolt and cushion up through the hole in the frame and into the threaded hole in the body. Again note that location 5 uses no lower mount whatsoever.ġ.) While this CAN be done without even jacking up the car, it will be easier (especially if you are doing this for the first time) if you raise the car and put it on jackstands.Ģ.) Using a 15mm socket and 6" extension on a standard 3/8" or 1/2" ratchet, remove the #1 (front) body mount bolts and large washers (or existing soft cushion w/integral washer) from both sides of the frame. Cliphouse body fasteners install#Finally you will also want to install 3/4" thick (dk green) cushions at the number 7 locations. "You will want to install the 7/8" (pink) lower body mount cushions at locations 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6, replacing the flat washers or existing 5/8" soft cushions. IDK how the A body ones fit but this is the Mueller write noting size (thickness) of the then available GM mounts and his recommended method of install. Many of us back then bought the then available various "colored" rubber mounts and also added the ones that were missing on the "SS" cars WAY back when parts were available, especially through "Dal", there was a write up about body mounts by Scott Mueller. Get more specific and others can help from there. If you want specifically the size and lengths of all the bushing bolts then there are several threads with just that info too. I vaguely recall one kinda recent post where a guy might have found a crossover GM or other maker that matches close to our bushings. The practices like using plastic for 'bolts' on the grill with tin speednuts is just typical 'inexpensive Chevy' design.įor body bushings most all NOS is gone now and guys have to go with the black or red poly ones from the speedshops. Frankly I haven't seen much poor quality hardware on our cars. In all truth most home builder stores even have pretty good selections of Gr8 nowadays. And even the car part chains have Dorman boxes behind the counter to go with the HELPS aisle. (IFI-111)_Grade_8_steel_plain_finish_3_8-16.aspxĪny decent body/paint store will have selections of fasteners and such. Search will bring up recommendations from guys on their fave supply houses: ![]() Not perfectly clear what you're driving at on the fasteners, but I'll start. ![]()
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