Body mounts install (1 Viewer)

[jvincig01]

I have a wild hair to start changing all my bushings and body mounts. Knocking out the shackles this weekend.

Question regarding body mounts...

Can these be installed while the body is mounted? Meaning do I need to have the body removed to swap them out?

I looked around and couldn't find an answer.

 

[jvincig01]

Nevermind. The answer is yes.

 

[Catching Neutral]

The answer is no….you do not need to remove the body to change out the body mounts.
Awesome, inexpensive upgrade.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Can these be installed while the body is mounted? Meaning do I need to have the body removed to swap them out?

I looked around and couldn't find an answer.

lol. The answers are yes and no respectively.

 

[FJ40Savvy]

I replaced the body mounts this winter without removing the body. It was a bit of a process. My mounts were original. It made a significant difference for the ride.

1. Spray penetrating oil on all the mounts and loosen all the mounts but do not remove the bolts.
2. Remove all the bolts attaching the fenders to the tub.
3. Complete the replacement one side at a time. Install the new mount but do not tighten. I used a hydraulic jack and piece of 2x4 to lift the body enough to remove the mount.
4. Rinse and repeat on the other side.
5. Tighten body mounts during the alignment process

Three issues with the project.

• Removing the rear sill body mounts due to access.

What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?

Installed a rebuilt steering box, first time in 20+ years of ownership. The old one was loose, out of adjustments and leaking. I repainted the box because it was packed in a plastic bag with wet paint and was a mess. I went with primer gray with a clear coat over it. While I had it apart, I...

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• Installing the one body mount that is bolted from inside the tub to the frame. (ideally a two person job)
• fenders/hood alignment I still have issues with the alignment.

What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?

It's got a DD slip-shaft. If the next owner wants to buy new U-joints, they are welcome to. Nothing wrong with the U-joints. On my phone screen it looked like a round shaft welded together solid (which could be bad). With the strong U-joint, a DD slip shaft and some solid welds you should be...

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[Catching Neutral]

What he said

 

[kerplunk]

I ran up to the hardware store and bought 4" (and a couple 3") bolts to temporarily hold the body and mounts in place while replacing.

That way, while replacing one mount, there was plenty of room to move the body away from the frame on the mounts next to it, without them actually becoming detached.

And a couple carbide blades for the oscillating multi tool.

I also loosened the bolts on the fenders, not sure how much that actually helped or not, sure it didn't hurt and was easy enough (none of those broke...).

 

[jvincig01]

Thanks, guys. This is helpful. The body will stay on! And I will knock these out in a few weeks. Will post pictures as well.

 

[CondeCruiser]

Speaking from experience with these. DO NOT get this type. I threw them away and went with energy. 2 piece mounts will save you a lot of cussing and trying to get the bolts to line up.

Daystar KT04003BK | 1958-1979 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40 4wd - Daystar Polyurethane Body Mounts

Daystar KT04003BK Polyurethane Cab and Body Mounts for the Toyota Land Cruiser make for a great replacement to factory rubber body mounts. This kit will replace all OE bushings (Hardware included). Polyurethane body mounts last longer; the durable build q

www.suspensionconnection.com

 

[Catching Neutral]

FWIW….I also went with energy suspension body mounts.
Took right at 6 hours working alone. Time varies depending on how hard the originals are to get off.

 

[igotta40]

When I did mine, most of the rubber pieces were toast. I worked at the airport, so I had access to lots of conveyor belt fabric, so I used that. This was in the 1980’s and it has held up well.

 

[-MaTTi-]

Speaking from experience with these. DO NOT get this type. I threw them away and went with energy. 2 piece mounts will save you a lot of cussing and trying to get the bolts to line up.

Daystar KT04003BK | 1958-1979 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40 4wd - Daystar Polyurethane Body Mounts

Daystar KT04003BK Polyurethane Cab and Body Mounts for the Toyota Land Cruiser make for a great replacement to factory rubber body mounts. This kit will replace all OE bushings (Hardware included). Polyurethane body mounts last longer; the durable build q

www.suspensionconnection.com

Energy what? Energy Suspension sell only these same Daystar body mounts: kt04007bk | Body Mount Bushing Kit | Toyota FJ40 1979-1984 - https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/kt04007bk

 

[pb4ugo]

Energy what? Energy Suspension sell only these same Daystar body mounts: kt04007bk | Body Mount Bushing Kit | Toyota FJ40 1979-1984 - https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/kt04007bk

I think he means these.

8.4104 | Body Mount Bushings Kit - Toyota Landcruiser 40 Series

Toyota Landcruiser 40 Series replacement Body Mount Bushings Kit made by Energy Suspension. 2 Year Warranty. Ships Immediately. Part Number 8.4104

www.energysuspensionparts.com

 

[CondeCruiser]

I think he means these.

8.4104 | Body Mount Bushings Kit - Toyota Landcruiser 40 Series

Toyota Landcruiser 40 Series replacement Body Mount Bushings Kit made by Energy Suspension. 2 Year Warranty. Ships Immediately. Part Number 8.4104

www.energysuspensionparts.com

They're the ones.

 

[mrldcty]

I ended up with a Daystar kit from CoolCruisers, (didn't realize that was what was being advertised). Anyway, they don't fit my 1980 40, and Energy apparently doesn't make them for my year truck.

Any other suggestions? I might just throw the old ones back on if I can't find NOS or a kit that actually fits.

 

[RevISK]

@mrldcty

I also have an ‘80, April built so it shares some earlier and some later aspects. I’d be real curious to see what you come up with.

What is your build month?

 

[mrldcty]

@mrldcty

I also have an ‘80, April built so it shares some earlier and some later aspects. I’d be real curious to see what you come up with.

What is your build month?

January... will update the thread if I find anything. I will likely just use my originals, which are in good shape. I ruined one getting it off though...

 

[RevISK]

January... will update the thread if I find anything. I will likely just use my originals, which are in good shape. I ruined one getting it off though...

Radical, thanks.
Seems we’re in a similar boat.

 

[mrldcty]

Thanks to fjc-man for pointing out that the mounts are still available from Toyota! They are very expensive from Toyota, but if you can wait and pay shipping, I did find them on Nengun for a LOT less. Here is an example: Cushion, Body Mount, No.5 Upper - https://www.nengun.com/oem/toyota/52201-90300

I'm going to replace one of mine by ordering through my dealer (usually next day), put the rest of the originals back on, and send the Daystar kit back.

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[swixtt]

Wow good to know. I need a hybrid as my frame has been spliced… older in the aft section and ‘79 from the wheel arch forward