Body Bushing Suggestions.

[topfuel]

I assume you got grade 8 bolts requires two different lengths...

good luck be careful

denniskirban@yahoo.com

I got the bolts from you Dennis.

Yes the plan is to do one side at a time.
I'm a little nervous about lifting the body, glad my friend is helping.
He did a beautiful frame off resto on his Cutlass so he's got some experience.

 

[sshoureas]

Just had mine done recently at a body shop.

How much did the shop charge to do the job ? I assume they pulled the bumpers and all the other prep work ?

Steve

 

[Rafs-T-Type]

I just change mine out to polys and it did make a big difference. Takes corners much better and got rid of a lot of slop in the steering. My body is definitely not centered on the frame though so I have to get back under there loosen all the bolts and try and nudge the car back in place. I plan on tying a washer to a string and taping it to the high point of each wheel well, then measure the distance from the string to the center hub of the wheels. All I need is a day where its not over 100 degrees

 

[topfuel]

Well that wasn't as bad as I thought, everything went smoothly.
With everything prepped it took less than four hours to replace all the bushings. Add about 4 hours to R/R all the other stuff and about 8 hours of metal fab and rust repair.

We were able to center the rear end to with an 1/8th" side to side by prying the body over while tightening the bolts. I'm thrilled with the results.

 

[NEVER ENOUGH]

Thought I would add a note after doing mine. (Polys)
It added a total of 1/2" ride height to the car.
Before and After pictures.