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Body Mount Bushings for Double Cab?? ..Updated with answer for Dbl Cab owners

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jammer, Nov 18, 2020.

  1. Nov 18, 2020 at 8:11 AM
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    jammer [OP] 2003 Toyota PreRunner 3.4L

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    Hey Guys,
    I want to replace the body mount bushings on my '03 PreRunner Double Cab. At Energy Suspensions website, it states in the description "Will fit Standard and Extended Cabs".
    So, I did a chat and asked if they had a kit for the double cab model. I was asked how many mounts were on my truck and I stated 6 (2 for the radiator and 4 for the cab).
    Customer service agent came back a couple of minutes later and stated "mechanic said they should work".
    Before I order and pay $112, can someone confirm if these actually work for the double cab?
    I can't imagine them being different but I don't know.

    Thank you for your help / suggestions.

    Excellent write up from TW Member @penadam that confirmed the question.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ing-replacement-on-1st-gen-double-cab.667510/

    https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/8.4107

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  2. Nov 18, 2020 at 8:16 AM
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    :pccoffee: do ye have some pics of these 'distorted and worn out original rubber mounts"
     
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  3. Nov 18, 2020 at 8:27 AM
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    jammer [OP] 2003 Toyota PreRunner 3.4L

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    Good Morning Jay! Man, I tried getting some pictures but I can't get any good ones because the rubber part is nearly out of sight. With a flashlight you can clearly see the cracked rubber and it's brittle.
    The biggest issue is I'm trying to correct where the cab and bed don't line up. The drivers side has a much larger gap than the passengers side.
     
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  4. Nov 18, 2020 at 8:45 AM
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    What all has to come apart to replace them? I want to replace mine on a double cab too.
     
  5. Nov 18, 2020 at 8:58 AM
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  6. Nov 18, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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  7. Nov 18, 2020 at 12:13 PM
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    jammer [OP] 2003 Toyota PreRunner 3.4L

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    Well Jay, if no one has any ideas I guess I'm going to have to order the OEM ones :mad:
     
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  8. Nov 18, 2020 at 1:56 PM
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    It is not all that hard to buy the raw material in the diameter you need and cut the thickness you need and drill the hole
     
  10. Nov 18, 2020 at 5:11 PM
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    They will not fit. The rearmost mounts in the kit are too short, you need to two the same height as the middle mount. See this thread where I made the mistake.
     
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  11. Nov 30, 2020 at 11:26 AM
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    Thank you for this post! Much Appreciated
     
  12. Nov 30, 2020 at 11:34 AM
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    @GQ7227
    Jay, I got a little carried away. Went to just remove the bottom piece that secures the turn lights so I can respray it and went ahead and took everything off!
    This provided a great view of the front cab bushings or what some call the radiator support bushings. You can clearly see the rubber appears to be shot.

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    Patient hooked up to the iv bags
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    Passenger side
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  13. Nov 30, 2020 at 1:54 PM
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    looks like an old reese's peanut butter cup gone real bad
    now i have to figure how to scope mine out, without taking much off
     
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  14. Nov 30, 2020 at 2:56 PM
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    jammer [OP] 2003 Toyota PreRunner 3.4L

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    Jay, just look for these bolts and follow it down.

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  15. Dec 1, 2020 at 6:58 AM
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    jammer [OP] 2003 Toyota PreRunner 3.4L

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    @GQ7227 I forgot to add this picture yesterday. It's called a bumper cushion. I'll add this to my list of things to replace while I've got it all apart.

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  16. Dec 1, 2020 at 7:48 AM
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    jammer [OP] 2003 Toyota PreRunner 3.4L

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    Went to the Energysuspension website (home page) and sent an email asking if there was a part number available for the two front bushings (under radiator).
    Explained in detail that the smaller front cab bushings which is supplied with part #8.4107 was a confirmed fit on the double cab.
    I'll update "if" I hear back.


    https://energysuspension.com/
     
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  17. Dec 1, 2020 at 12:15 PM
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    Good luck. I emailed them twice and never heard back when I asked about getting another set of middle bushings to put in the rearmost position.

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  18. Dec 1, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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    jammer [OP] 2003 Toyota PreRunner 3.4L

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    Yeah, it's not looking good right now. Still no response.
     
  19. Dec 1, 2020 at 12:27 PM
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    jammer [OP] 2003 Toyota PreRunner 3.4L

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    That sucks. I just read your post again.........so the middle bushing (#2) will fit the rear (#3)?
     
  20. Dec 1, 2020 at 1:42 PM
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    It sure looked that way. I didn't test fit it in the truck, but I remember the energy suspension 2nd position bushing being taller than the 3rd, and it looked the same height as what (the 3rd) I'd taken out of the truck.

    On the 2nd gens, I know the energy suspension part # is the same.

    Here's the height of the factory 3rd position bushing. Maybe someone can measure the energy suspension ones or a factory 2nd position one.
    [​IMG]
     

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