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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: Boger on July 29, 2016, 11:51:37 pm

Title: Body mount differences?
Post by: Boger on July 29, 2016, 11:51:37 pm
So I am in the process of getting the cab back on one of my trucks (1982 K10) and I need to replace the cab mount hardware, because someone misplaced the originals.  No idea who did it since I am the only person who works on my trucks, but that person is fired.

While shopping for replacements, my wallet started hurting.

1982-84 Frame Cab Mount Retainer : http://www.classicindustries.com/product/1982/truck/parts/g2410.html  19.99 Ea.
1985-86 Frame Cab Mount Retainer : http://www.classicindustries.com/product/truck/parts/g2411.html 5.99

I don't want to spend 80.00 on replacement parts unless I understand why, I also don't wanna get stung by bees in the junk yard.  I am in a no win situation here. 

Question becomes, What is the difference between the two selected cab mount thingys?  Can I use Option 2 on my 82 frame? or am I stuck spending $80.00 for year specific.

Putting in Energy Suspension bushings fyi.
Title: Body mount differences?
Post by: roundhouse on July 30, 2016, 09:25:54 am
Some of that comes with the new energy suspension bushings

But unless you've already bought em I'd get the stock rubber bushings
Rides better

And
Hockey pucks work great for a cheap one inch lift


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Title: Re: Body mount differences?
Post by: Boger on July 30, 2016, 09:34:05 pm
Quote from: roundhouse on July 30, 2016, 09:25:54 am
Some of that comes with the new energy suspension bushings

But unless you've already bought em I'd get the stock rubber bushings
Rides better

And
Hockey pucks work great for a cheap one inch lift


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Not looking to lift, already bought bushings haven't got them in the mail yet so not sure whats included just read the instructions.  Want to go away from rubber, looking for something that is going to last longer.
Title: Re: Body mount differences?
Post by: Blazin on July 31, 2016, 01:33:20 pm
Just went to those two links you out up.
(1) I don't see a difference.
(2) There is a spot right below the picture of them to ask a tech. I would sugest asking them what the difference is between the two part numbers are?
Title: Re: Body mount differences?
Post by: Irish_Alley on July 31, 2016, 01:40:40 pm
Quote from: Blazin on July 31, 2016, 01:33:20 pm
Just went to those two links you out up.
(1) I don't see a difference.
(2) There is a spot right below the picture of them to ask a tech. I would sugest asking them what the difference is between the two part numbers are?

the sides of the cup are cut out