Lester Durst
Member
Plan on changing out ALL the deteriorated OEM body mount insulators/bushings on my '02 S/T.
Ive got the Poly Bushing kit from Prothane and a big can of PB rust buster.
I would like to know what "special tools" I might need.
I know I'll have to remove the interior. How much?
Once I gain access to the mount hardware (maybe beforehand) I'll heatup the retaining threaded fastners with my propane torch.
Should I get/borrow/rent an electric impact gun to unscrew the bolts? What type and size wrench do I need to unscrew the bolts?
I've got a pipe wrench to hold the lower "flange/nut".
Once I get the bolts out, Prothane recommends screwing a new bolt into the flange/nut from under the S/T. Then using a punch placed thru the sleeve from the inside of the S/T and aBIG hammer, you beat the sleeve out. I'll apply PB on everything first.
What size bolt do I need?
Once everything is apart and cleaned up I should be able to install the new parts.
Thanks for any tips.
Ive got the Poly Bushing kit from Prothane and a big can of PB rust buster.
I would like to know what "special tools" I might need.
I know I'll have to remove the interior. How much?
Once I gain access to the mount hardware (maybe beforehand) I'll heatup the retaining threaded fastners with my propane torch.
Should I get/borrow/rent an electric impact gun to unscrew the bolts? What type and size wrench do I need to unscrew the bolts?
I've got a pipe wrench to hold the lower "flange/nut".
Once I get the bolts out, Prothane recommends screwing a new bolt into the flange/nut from under the S/T. Then using a punch placed thru the sleeve from the inside of the S/T and aBIG hammer, you beat the sleeve out. I'll apply PB on everything first.
What size bolt do I need?
Once everything is apart and cleaned up I should be able to install the new parts.
Thanks for any tips.