Bad Subframe Bushings?

[Godsend221]

I was told that I had bad bushings which go between the cab and the body of the vehicle. I've got 188,000 miles on it and I've never had them replaced since I bought the vehicle which was 160,000 miles ago. The job was like $1800 bucks! I kindly said, "no thank you", and went on my way. What's the scoop on these things?

 

[Blee1099]

they are probably referring to the bushes in the body mounts.. They are known to deteriorate over time.

Daystar offers a replacement set.
http://www.daystarweb.com/productdetail.php?productID=1234

 

[Godsend221]

What's the worst that can happen?

 

[Blee1099]

Your truck will flex and you'll start to notice things being out of square or even worse, broken seams in the body welds in the cab or bed.

 

[Godsend221]

That sounds pretty bad but I still don't think it's $1800 bad. I could probably go somewhere else and get a better estimate to do the same thing.

 

[01STrunner]

The kits are only like $250 or $300. The problem is the job is pretty tedious. If you know how body lifts are installed, its the same process. Getting the body mounts loosened can be a real PITA because of rust and dirt. It would be a good weekend project though and you could keep the extra 1500 you would've paid a shop to do.

 

[swshawaii]

The kits are only like $250 or $300.

The Daystar body mount kits are $150 at every dealer I've seen.

http://www.daystarsuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=KF04015BK
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=KF04015BK
http://www.prothanesuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=KF04015BK

 

[01STrunner]

Sorry I pressed the wrong keys and didnt notice.

 

[MidnightRebel07]

Yeah, this extreme heat and drought started to kill my bushings this summer, they were fine last spring. Oh well, I need to realign the body alittle anyway. Hopefully I can get to this before winter.

 

[KONKO]

I ordered my daystar bushings kit, the KF04015BK....that's $130.00..apparently the dealer is short of stock, they keep changing shipping dates..will see what's next..as far as installing them, its quite easy..just a bit of patience and common sense will do it...

I rechecked how to install them, do one side at a time...As soon I get my kit and install it, will post about the procedure for the benefit of all...

luck

 

[pitbookman]

Bushing kits for regular 02 xls

Those kits may work on the sport tracs, but will it match up for the the 02 xls? I have spent a whole day online searching for a kit for a regular xls(non sport trac).
I really could use some help.

 

[swshawaii]

^ New Dorman rubber body mounts may be your only alternative to OEM for 2002-05 Gen 3, and close to OEM pricing.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433045&highlight=body+mounts

https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1377660,parttype,673