body mount bushings

I am ready to reinstall my tub and I was planning on cutting up one of my tires to make body mounts. I can't afford new tires yet so that is out. What are my options for these. I thought about using some 1/2" aluminum bar stock I have but I figured that might be a little stiff.

 

Energy Suspension and I think Daystar both make Polyurethane body mounts for your application. I think they are less than $30 for a whole kit. Nickmil

 

Check these out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-41...36475QQitemZ8059487750QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ener...33585QQitemZ8060025461QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

 

Done. Thanks a lot for the very simple answer. Just bought the black ones above for $27 shipped. I plan on replacing all of my bolts with thru the floor grade 8s

 

Good choice! I got the same a few years back but still haven't got a replacement body to put on top of them.

http://home.off-road.com/~artc/images/chassis_curbside.jpg

 

I used Stainless bolts and washers with antiseize.

 

Probably dont need grade 8 but there is not that much price difference when I am only buying a few. I might go stainless. Are stainless bolts strong enough? I have never seen a rating on them.

 

Man that's purdy!!! Wish I had it to put my 2a tub on..
Keith

 

Hey, what's the thickness of those bushings? Anyone ever tried stacking them? My frame has been modified and the grille mounts and front crossmember are sitting a little high, so I may have to do a slight body lift to get everything on the same level.

 

I'll measure mine when they come in.

 

I bought a set from AV Equipment, and they were something like 1/4 - 3/8 thick, if I recall. I have a few spares I could measure tonight, if no one else comes up with a measurement today.

300 series stainless (like 316 or 318 ) has shear and tensile strength numbers close to grade 5. They should be fine for body mounts. The 300 series Austenitic steels are sometimes lumped together, and sold as "18-8" (18% chrome, 8% nickel).

 

The ones from energy suspension were 5/8" They have already come in. Add that guy to your favorite ebay sellers.

 

Here's a link to the ones I bought. I am sure he will relist soon.

http://cgi1.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemWithCategory&item=8060025461

 

I bought the same set. I am happy with them.

 

Did you use washer between the body and bushing?

 

I used 1 in top and 1 on the bottom of the bushing.

 

10-4 that is what I thought

 

If you want the original style body weltings, Northstar Willys has them.