Body Mount Bushing- Change

[sakirfp]

I have ordered some new body mount bushing for my '04 ST from http://www.prothanesuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=6116
Does anyone have any tips and tricks when changing them. Any suggestions will help.

How long should this take to change all of them? Is there a recommended order to change them?

 

[swshawaii]

Numerous threads in the Sport Trac sub forum. The most labor intensive part may be
removing the factory hardware for re-use. Having assistance and the right tools helps. GL

Replacing body mounts and lifts should be similar. Links are from the first of two pages.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=292471&highlight=body+mounts
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=365834&highlight=body+mounts
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336497&highlight=body+mounts
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=359042&highlight=body+mounts
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=328751&highlight=body+mounts

 

[2TimingTom]

This is a can of worms I would not be looking to open for a same height replacement. My 2" body lift took the better part of a week due to bolt length issues and needing to order new front mounts. The front 2 mounts were the only that caused me any issues while removing the bolts- and also the mounts I needed to replace.

If the mounts are bad and falling apart, the fasteners are probably also going to suck to remove. May want to have replacement fasteners waiting as well.

 

[interscope8]

The procedure for this will be about the same as ANY body lift for the trac... good luck. Must members get it done in a weekend. If you have my mechanical skill... it'll take about a week.

 

[BigGreenV10]

Thanks allot another thing on my list to buy like it isn't big enough already. But seriously I am getting ready to put my body lift in should be a great time to do this too.

 

[interscope8]

I'm planning on doing my lift over the summer and was going to by the day star polyurethane bushings. Might as well do em at the same time!

 

[swshawaii]

Oops! Please delete THIS reply.

 

[interscope8]

Me?