Body mounts (1 Viewer)

[myquestoyota]

I'm replacing the body mounts on my '77 and am wondering if someone knows what kind of wood Mr Toyoda used for the running board cushions.

 

[flx]

Wood ? Uh ?

 

[1969FJ]

I have never heard of Toyota using Wood as a body mount. I could be wrong but does not make common sense.

 

[B y r o n]

If yours are actually wood then they are something cobbled together by a prior owner.

 

[Catching Neutral]

If you order a body mount kit, those will be included polyurethane or rubber depending on which kit you ordered.
Looks like you just discovered some PO love.

 

[middlecalf]

Rubber trees have any wood in/on them?

 

[thatcabledude]

Please keep it Japanese and use bamboo.

 

[flx]

Please keep it Japanese and use bamboo.

I sell reproductions for 150$ a piece if you want

 

[fyton2v]

I would lean towards a North American hardwood like Oak or Ash vs your typical big box store building lumber products. A good hardwood can tolerate some moisture and should provide many years of reliable service. It may be a little creaky, but that’s the sound of quality. If you’re outside of NA, teak would also work really well.

 

[Catching Neutral]

Energy suspension body mounts

 

[Pighead]

Please keep it Japanese and use bamboo.

Nope, bonsai cherry wood. Harvested from the Emperors private garden during flowering season.