When I do them, I simply loosen all the cab mounts on one side enough that I can jack the cab up at least 1/4", then I completely remove the bolt at the mount I'm servicing.
If you put a chunk of 4x4 on a floor jack it "should" be good to put the jack anywhere underneath. If you have a bad floor I'd reconsider doing the mounts.Just remember to only do one side at a time and only jack up as high as you need. Good time to coat the cab mount bolts in anti seize incase you want to tear into it down the road as well or want to install nurf / step tubes. Watch your fingers.
Just run a strap though the open door windows, and use a come-a-long attached to the ceiling beam to lift it off.
Seriously, the cab weighs next to nothing compared to the whole truck. Do like I said above, and use a Tall floor jack with a piece of wood on top. You can lift the body from the underside anywhere that you see a reinforcement. Seat belts are always anchored in a reinforced section.
I put some upgraded body mounts on mine, not the same brand as yours. The torque was 55 ft/lbs. I used a 4x4 piece of wood about 18 inches long (i think). I placed the wood on a large rivet head (about 1' diameter head). And I loosened the front mounts enough to have enough room the slide the old and new mounts in and out
OK I really needs your guys help. I have bent the drivers side where I attempts to jack in 2 places. Are you guys sure it is OK to jack directly on the floor? I jacked up the passengers side on a support not directly on the floor and it didnt bend near like the drivers side did. I have all but the drivers A pillar done. The drivers side seems have something that is blocking me pulling the mount out and requiring me to jack it higher.
This is really pissing me off, never again will I attempt something like this. lol
Do you still get a clunking noise when turning left? Can they be used with nerf bars? How are the road vibrations and bumps are they worse or better? Please let me know I really what these bushings soon.
Do you still get a clunking noise when turning left? Can they be used with nerf bars? How are the road vibrations and bumps are they worse or better? Please let me know I really what these bushings soon.
Ive only driven it 20 miles but i was turning hard left to see if I could get it to pop and I could not. I dont see why they could not be used with nerf bars.
I think I can feel a little more road vibrations in the floor becaues I think it is coming thru the better material of the mounts, but it is not a big deal.
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