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jstrong394 08-31-2014 09:13 PM

Cab mount bushings
 
Going to replace the cab mounts while I do my cab swap. Who makes the best. I figure rubber over poly, but not sure. Also should I go ahead and get new hardware too?

Your41Plague12 09-01-2014 12:07 AM

Re: Cab mount bushings
 
Rubber will ride nicer than poly but won't last as long. I would definitely recommend getting new hardware as well, at least the bolts. If your cups are fine, go ahead and reuse them. I got my cab mount bushings through a local shop that deals in replacement panels for classic cars and trucks. If I remember right, they were way cheaper than LMC and they worked great. But if you can't find any locally, you may be stuck using LMC, Brothers, or Classic Parts. Check the vendors here also, they're great to work with and they can often get you a better product for a better price.

jstrong394 09-01-2014 12:29 AM

Re: Cab mount bushings
 
Unfortunately there isn't anything local other than the known chain stores. I looked at lmc and they had two different complete mount kits for 2 different prices. Assumed one was rubber other was poly. Plan to redo all mounts while I'm going to have everything loose. Definitely gonna get with the forum vendors before I order anything

Your41Plague12 09-01-2014 12:33 AM

Re: Cab mount bushings
 
They also list it differently for 73-80 and 81-87. I would just get with one of the forum vendors, tell them what you have, and they'll hook you up with what you need.

56pu 09-02-2014 06:29 PM

Re: Cab mount bushings
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Your41Plague12 (Post 6825346)
Rubber will ride nicer than poly but won't last as long. I would definitely recommend getting new hardware as well, at least the bolts. If your cups are fine, go ahead and reuse them. I got my cab mount bushings through a local shop that deals in replacement panels for classic cars and trucks. If I remember right, they were way cheaper than LMC and they worked great. But if you can't find any locally, you may be stuck using LMC, Brothers, or Classic Parts. Check the vendors here also, they're great to work with and they can often get you a better product for a better price.

Was it PMP? I use them a lot. Ive been friends with the owner for years.

Your41Plague12 09-03-2014 06:04 AM

Re: Cab mount bushings
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 56pu (Post 6827648)
Was it PMP? I use them a lot. Ive been friends with the owner for years.

Sure is! Wow, someone local. I wish I still had my truck. Actually I wish I was still back in America. I'm stuck on this little island we like to call Okitraz (Okinawa) with the marine corps for a while.

Skunksmash 09-03-2014 06:29 AM

Re: Cab mount bushings
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Your41Plague12 (Post 6825346)
Rubber will ride nicer than poly but won't last as long.

How long do the rubber ones last?

Your41Plague12 09-03-2014 06:33 AM

Re: Cab mount bushings
 
Well, that's hard to say. How long did they last before you deemed they needed replaced? If I had to make a guess, I'd say around 15 years at least.

LS-K 09-04-2014 04:32 AM

Re: Cab mount bushings
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 56pu (Post 6827648)
Was it PMP? I use them a lot. Ive been friends with the owner for years.

Don't mean to butt into this thread or hijack, but what company is PMP? I've looked for a list of vendors and cant seem to find anything. Thanks.

jstrong394 09-04-2014 09:59 AM

Re: Cab mount bushings
 
I can't find anything on then either. Having a hard time finding a vendor with mounts on here

Pro Performance 09-04-2014 12:04 PM

Re: Cab mount bushings
 
Just thought I would put a link to the Prothane poly ones we sell, which have a hint of graphite in the them for the black colored ones. I don't have a source for rubber ones, but Classic Parts would be a good source for rubber.

73-80
http://www.azproperformance.com/Prot...ab-Mounts.html

81-87
http://www.azproperformance.com/Prot...ab-Mounts.html

Malo83 09-04-2014 02:59 PM

Re: Cab mount bushings
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Skunksmash (Post 6828280)
How long do the rubber ones last?

Depends on your location and weather conditions, here in Cali I still have the originals on my Silverado (31yrs) with no cab lean, misalignment ;)

Your41Plague12 09-04-2014 10:46 PM

Re: Cab mount bushings
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by LS-K (Post 6829571)
Don't mean to butt into this thread or hijack, but what company is PMP? I've looked for a list of vendors and cant seem to find anything. Thanks.

Parker Metal Products, in Tarentum, Pennsylvania.

aotte1 09-05-2014 12:19 AM

Re: Cab mount bushings
 
I just purchased a set from GM a few months ago.

Les


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