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Thanks, I hunted around for that KF04009BK last night. I see that the Sport Trac kit only has eight bushing assemblies in it, while the Explorer has ten. I know that the 91-01's have a different front and rear pair, and the middle six are identical.

I'd like the KV version if they would make it or sell any of the components separately. I'll call Daystar about that soon.
 



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I called Daystar yesterday and the technical department said that the parts are similar between the 91-01 Explorer KF04009BK, and the Sport Trac KF04015KV, but there are several different components in each. They said they don't have a large demand right now for the Explorer mounts, so no plans were mentioned to produce the Explorer kit with a Kevlar included material. I'm not close to R&Ring my body yet, so I'll see what may be available in a few months.
 






Will have my KF04015KV soon and will install in the next 2 months let you know how they preform
Rod
 






I'd love to hear about it, and see any pictures you may make. The tech from Daystar listed several individual part numbers of components that differed between the kits. I couldn't write them down fast enough, and they aren't available separately. But it would be interesting to find out if the parts are few enough that something may be done later on with the information. Check to see if anything has part numbers labeled on them if you will. Thanks,
 












Very good thought, they have many similar components.
 






Well finally got around to installing my KF04015KV body mounts this week. What a difference 01 sport trac is 100 per cent quitter, rides like a dream not as good as our Flex 2015 but will be after the sound proofing goes in. Had no problems with the installation total time 2 days 4hr each day included the clean up of all old hardware and a coat of Zinc paint, re thread all bolds and sleeves. Replaced front Rad mounts also. Will see how they preform over the long run
 






Thanks for the update.

I have that kit too, as I mentioned before, to try to use what will fit the Explorers.
 






Agreed. Replacing the body mount bushings in my ST (I used the Prothane's) made a huge difference in the ride and allowed my doors to close properly again. I don't know why Ford used those stupid foam mounts. Mine were so rotted they were mostly completely missing. The truck rides almost like a new vehicle now, even with worn shock absorbers. Probably took me 7-8 hours over 2 days also, I need to re-torque the bolts soon, as recommended in the installation instructions.
 






Many thanks to all that have posted their findings on this repair. I acquired the Prothane kit and just started on this project today.

I was able to get "D" and "C" out easily, but "B" and "A" revealed that the upper hardware was seized to the lower hardware. No amount of heat, PB Blaster, or wax helped. I was able to remove them with a cutoff wheel on a die grinder.

What options exist for replacing the cut hardware only for positions "A" and "B" ?

0015A (Upper "A") does not even show up on the parts listing.
0015E (Lower "A") is available

0015B (Upper "B") is over $500
0015G (Lower "B") is available

Maybe I should just use some big washers and sleeves to replace the hardware, using the Prothane bushings?
 






Many thanks to all that have posted their findings on this repair. I acquired the Prothane kit and just started on this project today.

I was able to get "D" and "C" out easily, but "B" and "A" revealed that the upper hardware was seized to the lower hardware. No amount of heat, PB Blaster, or wax helped. I was able to remove them with a cutoff wheel on a die grinder.

What options exist for replacing the cut hardware only for positions "A" and "B" ?

0015A (Upper "A") does not even show up on the parts listing.
0015E (Lower "A") is available

0015B (Upper "B") is over $500
0015G (Lower "B") is available

Maybe I should just use some big washers and sleeves to replace the hardware, using the Prothane bushings?
I also cut mine but only went thru outer sleeve but not inner so I was able to re-use mine.
 






Many thanks to all that have posted their findings on this repair. I acquired the Prothane kit and just started on this project today.

I was able to get "D" and "C" out easily, but "B" and "A" revealed that the upper hardware was seized to the lower hardware. No amount of heat, PB Blaster, or wax helped. I was able to remove them with a cutoff wheel on a die grinder.

What options exist for replacing the cut hardware only for positions "A" and "B" ?

0015A (Upper "A") does not even show up on the parts listing.
0015E (Lower "A") is available

0015B (Upper "B") is over $500
0015G (Lower "B") is available

Maybe I should just use some big washers and sleeves to replace the hardware, using the Prothane bushings?
Also see post #129 for Dorman body mount pics installed on an ST.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...port+trac,4.0l+v6,1366680,body,body+mount,673
 






Thanks for that link! I did not look under the Suspension category on Rock Auto, good catch.
 












Yes, I removed that nut first.

I could not prevent rotation of the threaded collar, it was seized. I could not figure out a way to grab it.

I ordered the Dorman replacement for the "A" position. Do these come in pairs?
 






Yes, I removed that nut first.

I could not prevent rotation of the threaded collar, it was seized. I could not figure out a way to grab it.

I ordered the Dorman replacement for the "A" position. Do these come in pairs?

They seem to be sold individually.
 






This one appears to be a replacement for the Sport Trac "B" bushing (position 2)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Body-Mount-...ash=item4d4d4a602a:g:LP4AAOSwUuFWvbhM&vxp=mtr

Not exactly cheap (well compared to what Ford wants for them, I guess they are). I wonder if the Prothane bushing will fit on the Dorman mount?

Did you have to cut the "A" and "B" mounts on both sides? I got mine off with a pipe wrench, MAP torch, WD40 and my pneumatic impact wrench. Of course being a southern truck, rust wasn't much of an issue, still they didn't come off easily. I didn't bother changing the "D" bushing as it is made of a different material and looked like new.
 






Got under my ST to check which one is b or c to send one to Paul and found this. I guess I have another winter project. Did my son's ST last winter.
IMG_20161126_061917969.jpg
 






I've just about completed this, waiting now on delivery of the "B" hardware from David. Many thanks and thumbs up for helping out with this, David!!

So here is what I've learned to make this project a bit easier for those that need to do it. My suggestion is to leave the "A" bushing intact and replace only the "B", "C", and "D" bushings

Get a 12 x 1.75 tap and die, Aerokroil penetrating spray, 15 mm 6 point impact socket, and an 18 mm deep well 6 point impact socket. You will also need at least 15" of extension to access the "A" bushing nut from above.

Spay all threaded connections with the Aerokroil. Use the die to chase the rusted threads on the stud coming up through the radiator support for the "A" bushing.

While holding the bolt head underneath of the "A" bushing with the 15 mm socket, unthread the nut from above with the 18 mm socket. I found that my Craftsman 1/2" breaker bar nestled perfectly in the jack support ear to prevent rotation of the bolt. This relieves the connection and allows the body to pivot so you can replace the other bushings.

From inside the vehicle, use the 18 mm socket to remove the bolts. Only do one side at a time, you need to maintain alignment of the body on the frame with the bolts made up on the other side. It is a good idea to loosen all of the bolts before you remove all of the bolts on one side. You may need to heat up the bottom spool piece. After removing the bolts, spay the annular section of the two mating spool pieces with Aerokroil, you will likely have rust there seizing them together.

A piece of 1/2" conduit is perfect for hammering out the bottom spool. Heat and a big hammer may be needed.

Once the spool pieces and bolts are out, chase the threads with the tap and die. This will make reassembly much easier.

Reassemble one side at a time, torque and loctite as suggested in the Prothane instructions.

This video was a big help in understanding how these are installed:
 



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Regarding A bushing bolt removal. I removed the top nut and the bushing rotated.
I reinstalled the top nut and tightened it down again and then tried to remove the bushing bolt and it came out without the bush rotating.
Try it you may have same result I did.
 






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