Body bushing problem

[87gninpa]

Attempting to do my body bushings, the #6 and #7 bolts wont come out (bolts right behind the rear wheels) Question is, sisnce all of the other bolts come out, is it possible to take those out and lift the body enough to replace them without getting the 6 and 7's out?

 

[disco stu]

If they feel loose then the welded nuts in the body probably broke free. You will be able to cut a hole above them to access them. Probably will not be able to lift the car up enough without getting these out, especially #3.

 

[Paul Clark]

Do the bolts spin or are they stuck?
If they're loose, can you tighten them?

 

[mazdatech78]

I just replaced my body bushings with the Energy Suspension poly kit. I had the same problem as you with both #6's and the pass side #7. You have to cut holes in the trunk floor to do these. You are going to need a cut-off wheel, torches, and a welder. Its a real easy job with these tools. It would be next to impossible w/o them. If you dont have access to these I would recommend taking your car to a body shop to have them installed. If you do have access to these tools, let me know and ill tell ya how to do it the easy way. BTW I dont think that you are going to be able to lift the body high enough to do the other mounts with out those being loose. And you are going to want to do those, they were the worst bushings that I took out. My car actually sits noticably higher in the rear with the new bushings installed.

James

 

[QUIP'6']

I just replaced my body bushings with the Energy Suspension poly kit. I had the same problem as you with both #6's and the pass side #7. You have to cut holes in the trunk floor to do these. You are going to need a cut-off wheel, torches, and a welder. Its a real easy job with these tools. It would be next to impossible w/o them. If you dont have access to these I would recommend taking your car to a body shop to have them installed. If you do have access to these tools, let me know and ill tell ya how to do it the easy way. BTW I dont think that you are going to be able to lift the body high enough to do the other mounts with out those being loose. And you are going to want to do those, they were the worst bushings that I took out. My car actually sits noticably higher in the rear with the new bushings installed.

James

getting ready to install these how does your car ride and handle now? mine are all split and crushed and my loop hits the driveshaft

 

[87gninpa]

if i go ahead and cut the holes, how do i get the bolts out? break them? or will there be a nut to take off? i have all of those tools except a welder, i guess that would be to patch up the holes?

 

[mazdatech78]

I havent driven my car yet, just put the engine and trans in last night. I can let you know in a couple of days after I get it running again.

First off, dont cut complete holes, just cut 3 sides of a square and fold the metal up on the 4th side. Then you can just fold the metal back down when you are done and tack it in place. When you get access to the top of the bolt, have someone there with a water hose and use the torches to burn the top of the bolt off. Then whats left will either fall or have to be tapped out the bottom. After that you just go to the hardware store and get some regular nuts and bolts. I cant remember how long, but somewhere in the 4 inch range. Also, make sure you do one whole side at a time, dont do all the bushings at once. If you need any other info just let me know.

James