just another 60 series with an 80 series frame ..

[samc2447]

The number 4's are giving me some grief and I'm hoping for some input .. since I cut the fenders down about 20mm, the frame rail is now so close to the 60 series body mount hole, there isn't much space for the 80 series bushing ..

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This is the upper portion of the bushing set that should go in this location, the rounded bottom would sit in the little metal bucket ..


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This is the bottom portion of the pair .. as you can see there isn't enough space for either of them.

Do you guys know of a rubber bushing I could use in this space that attaches with a top bolt and bottom washer and nut (like the original stuff)?

I cut the rubber isolator in half and made a shorter mount with a welded captive nut in it.

Nice work on the other mounts

 

[Swissmat]

Right on, thanks @samc2447 .. any chance you have a picture floating around?

 

[samc2447]

Right on, thanks @samc2447 .. any chance you have a picture floating around?

Unfortunately I don't. Just make a stepped down version of what you've done above to fit below the hole. Once you have that in place trim your body mount with a bit extra to allow it to compress to fit.

 

[Swissmat]

ok .. do you remember, did you cut the upper or lower bushing part? did you still use the little metal cup that came with the original perch?

 

[samc2447]

Yes, I used the metal cup. I lifted the body to get the cut down bushing in place

 

[blueberry]

Right on, thanks @samc2447 .. any chance you have a picture floating around?

I used the attached solution for #3 & #4 body mounts when I did my chassis swap. You will love the new flex with the 80 series chassis. Great work on all the rust repair BTW. I also cut my rear inner wheel wells flush with the underside of the dip for the rear seat.

 

[Swissmat]

thanks for the pics! great info and she looks good in white!