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Body Mount Bushing Install - now with pictures! And a video too!!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Pigpen, May 18, 2016.

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  1. Jul 19, 2017 at 1:15 PM
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    It was still putting up resistance when it stripped. The other one only broke loose at the very end, before it came out.
     
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  2. Jul 19, 2017 at 1:16 PM
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    So it's just turning in place? or the head is rounded?
     
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  3. Jul 19, 2017 at 1:17 PM
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    The bolt is stuck still, and the head is rounded pretty good.
     
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  4. Jul 19, 2017 at 1:27 PM
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    Couple options then.

    Make sure to get some penetrating oil real good in there, see if you can squirt some up inside on the nut/bolt (under the mount). Maybe screw it back in if you can and get a wire brush on the bolt from under (if its accessible, I don't remember), crank the cab up, being careful not to tip it over or over extend any wiring, grind the bolt head on the sides to get a wrench on it to give it a good tug. Or grind a line down the middle and get a thick flat head screwdriver on it.
     
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  5. Jul 19, 2017 at 10:47 PM
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    I used the universal bushings, which are larger and gave away the kit bushings, so I'm not positive. I think you can though.
     
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  6. Jul 20, 2017 at 5:43 AM
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    I appreciate the advice!
    I ended up filing the edges of the bolt to try and square it up, then jacked up the truck enough to get a socket on it. Then very slowly loosened it off the remainder.

    Time to run to the nuts and bolts store to get another
     
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  7. Jul 20, 2017 at 12:55 PM
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    I flipped my bushings because I heard others had good results...I did not. My hood didnt shut right (flopped) and I cracked my drivers side headlight mount. Got new headlights and reversed the bushings...hood shuts like a dream and the front feels way better.
     
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  8. Jul 20, 2017 at 1:10 PM
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    The quote below may be the answer

    Ted, did you flip the other 4 bushings too?
     
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  9. Jul 20, 2017 at 2:01 PM
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    Negative. I installed everything as meant to be...which is how others (according to this thread) did it as well.
     
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  10. Jul 20, 2017 at 2:04 PM
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    Lets face it. We love our Toyotas. But everyone of them is different with strange quirks and the occasional work shortcuts that somehow work with aftermarket parts...its up to the driver/owner to decide what the truck likes....or beat the truck into submission as I have.
     
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  11. Jul 20, 2017 at 10:14 PM
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    Glad you got that resolved, that looked like a terrible spot to work with
     
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  12. Jul 20, 2017 at 10:17 PM
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    Thanks, i installed the new tires today and to my surprise they didn't rub i was almost positive they will so i ordered a 1"spacer from headstrong for the front and was going to flip mounts

    Might use that spacer down the road when 882s wear out and sag a bit, but for now im happy i dont have to lift it any higher


     
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  13. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:13 AM
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    I have the universal kit and I'm about to install them. This ^ is what I want to avoid, also heard of the radiator fan hitting the fan shroud.
    Can't get a real answer about what bushing to put on the top........ big or small ? after reading the threads seems like there is so many pros and cons for each method I am confused now.
     
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  14. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:27 AM
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    Just install them as the instructions dictate.
     
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    I went small up top and did away with the top washer. No squeaks.
     
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  16. Jul 21, 2017 at 2:09 PM
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    I did the big one on top, but I also flipped the rest of them.
     
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    I just finished up the front "radiator" universal bushings! The ride is so much quieter now. Thanks everyone for the info and pictures to make this an easy upgrade. Of note, I run a Pelfreybilt steel plate bumper and I put the smaller of the two bushings on top and I still have similar clearances around the fenders as I did with the stock bushings.
     
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    hey can anyone confirm that running the thicker bushings on top will work? Just curious, and did you guys run the radiator mounts flipped, the body mounts, or both? I am curious for when I do my install soon.
     
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    I installed mine with the thicker bushing on top to give me 1/2" of body lift to better clear my sliders (the pinch weld knocked on them, which was really annoying). If you do that, you'll need the universal bushing kit to get the correct about of lift from the radiator support bushings. I think I had to mix and match between the universal set and the ones that come with the cab mount kit to get the correct thickness.

    Oh, and don't overtighten the cab mount bolts, you'll get knocking noises over harsh bumps if you do...
     
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