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David Covell
05-09-2005, 02:25 PM
Would like to replace body mounts on my 87 t-top. Engine and everything else in drive train has been removed. All bolts securing existing mounts have been removed. Problem now is to gain enough clearance for mid-body mounts. Lifting body gives enough clearance for rear-ward mounts, but not enough for mid-body mounts. Can's see what is keeping body attached to frame. Any suggestions? or alternative ways to gain clearance?
Thanks
DGC
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Keller
05-11-2005, 08:52 PM
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/images/bushings.gif
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/bodygauges/mounts.html
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/bodygauges/bushings.html

I would suggest the hood be open when you try picking the body p. Otherwise, its latched to the front end. Might be a problem.
buddiiee
05-20-2005, 05:43 PM
wow, just got done looking at the last link in that 3 link list. is it THAT easy to do all body bushings? or is there some simple **** hiding in the background that they dont tell you.. any comments?.. scott keller, have you done this before, i trust your opinions...
3point8
05-21-2005, 04:47 AM
I did this task on my 85 GN a few years ago and the only thing I recall being a pain ........... well maybe two things. Rusty retained nuts = twisted off bolts and I had the cut open two access openings in the trunk floor to get at #6 or was it #7?
Remember to take the fuel filler cap off when you jack up the body. Also keep an eye on your bumper fillers as you jack up the body off the frame. I did one side at a time checking frequently to see if there were any disasters waiting for me.

Oh one other thing that was a pain (just remembered) some of the mount pockets were rusted out large enough that I had to make up washers about 3" in diameter to support the #6 mounts right behind the rear wheel. I used thick gauge stainless steel material to make up the washers.

If either #2 bolts twist off due to rust you will have to remove the fender to get access to the nut cage. Use a Dremel type grinder to get into the cage and cut the nut and whatever remains of the bolt to get it out. I did it in winter in an unheated garage, this time of year should be a cake walk.

Hope that was somewhat helpful
Peter