Remove tub all the way to place body mounts? (1 Viewer)

[greenbeast]

I've noticed I only have a handful of body mounts under the tub. Do I have to completely have to remove the tub or can it be lifted enough to install the missing mounts?

I am hoping that once all are installed correctly some of the discrepancies in body lines in the front will be minimized.

 

[kerplunk]

Might want to review this thread:

Anyone have an Energy Suspension body mount kit installed?

Impressions? Better kits out there? Probably my next project so thought I'd get some opinions,

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[greenbeast]

Gracias, think I have my answer.

 

[A10Driver]

Gracias, think I have my answer.

Nope, just use a jack and some wood. Have fun getting the old ones out. New ones go in pretty easy

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Nope, just use a jack and some wood. Have fun getting the old ones out. New ones go in pretty easy

That, and a big pry bar.

 

[gr8ful]

If you are talking about your troopy, there are some spots that are just “metal to metal” if that makes sense, and don’t have an actual body mount on them.

 

[greenbeast]

Appreciate that but dealing with the 40 on this one.
good to know though on the troopy.

 

[devo]

I opened the thread that was recommended here in post #2. They talk about the differences between Energy Suspension and Daystar as to what you get in the kit. But, the parts that Energy is selling are manufactured by Daystar?
@greenbeast, who did you order from and did you get a complete body mount replacement kit?

Changing out my body mounts is one of my winter project. Glad I saw this thread.





devo

 

[greenbeast]

Devo
Went with the energy suspension kit from Summit. There was one $10 cheaper but it was out of stock and I’ve had decent response with Summit.

ive got it easy as I only have a few newer ones that were installed by PO. Nothing old to cut out.

 

[Catching Neutral]

Did this project yesterday. Will post up some info/pics in the “what have you thread“ ASAP