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Body Work question?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by gusto11071, Jul 14, 2022.

  1. Jul 14, 2022 at 7:35 AM
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    These are the two 10MM bolt & nut that hold down the front fenders next to the front doors. Are there nuts welded to the body behind the fender? Can anyone take a picture of their front fenders to verify this?
     
  2. Jul 14, 2022 at 8:02 AM
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    They're not welded.
     
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    2nd this
     
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  4. Jul 14, 2022 at 11:15 AM
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  5. Jul 14, 2022 at 11:26 AM
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    Ok,ooooooh I see now
    Thanks!!!!!
     
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    Can the bolts and nuts be replaced? The other side has this crap on it! D049AF7A-368A-4DE6-8714-55681D7B1572.jpg
     
  9. Jul 14, 2022 at 11:52 AM
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    Thanks! Man Appreciate this info !
     
  10. Jul 16, 2022 at 7:27 AM
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    Whoever did the body work before, cut some serious corners, Really? Sheetrock screws ! WTF !
     
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    A bit off topic, but are the body mounts loose?
     
  12. Jul 16, 2022 at 8:48 AM
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    I don’t think so, why you say that?
     
  13. Jul 16, 2022 at 8:54 AM
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    Can you replace some parts ?
     
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    Yes, my kit is from “Energy Suspension” if I am not mistaken you can buy piece by piece. My kit was $159 for the entire CAB mounts with hardware.
     
  15. Jul 16, 2022 at 4:44 PM
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    My bolts must be longer, there's a good amount more thread showing on mine. But if they're tight they're tight.
     
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    It may be that they installed the mounts wrong? Is that RED cushion suppose to be on top and the short one at the bottom?
     
  17. Jul 16, 2022 at 5:34 PM
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    It looks right. There's two, a shorter one in top. You can check, got to pull up the carpet though.
     
  18. Jul 16, 2022 at 6:02 PM
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    Yup just checked them, shorter on top and longer one at bottom.
     
  19. Jul 31, 2022 at 4:48 AM
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    Would you happen to know the torque settings for the CAB mounts?
     
  20. Jul 31, 2022 at 9:11 AM
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    I couldn't find any in the fsm or Google.
     

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