Body Mounts?

[under construction]

Does anyone know where I can find body mounts for the truck in my signature. I would like to have a nice set of urethanes if you know of anyone that offers them. Mine are getting worn and sagging in spots and I am having no luck finding a set. Thanks.

 

[bluedge8]

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[backwoodsboy]

Energy Suspension.
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/products.asp?cat=Ford+F250+4WD+1996
Getting the old bushings out is a PITA. New ones go in easy.

 

[Denver]

The energy suspension ones are inexpensive compared to the OEM ones. $80 vs. something like $700 for a full OEM set. I had ES ones but didn't like them. I could feel a lot more of the road in the cab, the ride was stiffer, and the body lines were still off. I went back to new OEM and the cab sat just like new. Expect to spend some time pulling the old ones and the drivers rear is a PITA. I ended up taking a 3" pipe that was 6" long and putting it over the bottom bushing then took a piece of uni strut and a bolt to make a puller to get the bushings apart.

 

[backwoodsboy]

I didn't notice any difference in ride quality with mine.
I did have to shim the box up a little to bring the body lines up to those of the cab.
Plus side is my down-pipe no longer hits the firewall when the truck is flexed out.

 

[under construction]

Thanks guys. For the price difference I think I will give the energy suspension ones a shot.

 

[backwoodsboy]

Thanks guys. For the price difference I think I will give the energy suspension ones a shot.

What color are you looking for?
I might have an extra set of black bushings out in my garage. New in box, just decided to go with red to match the color of the truck.

 

[under construction]

Probably the black. Thought about the red but they are not graphite impregnated. PM me a price if you do have a set you want to get rid of.

 

[backwoodsboy]

Probably the black. Thought about the red but they are not graphite impregnated. PM me a price if you do have a set you want to get rid of.

Yeah, I went with black bushings everywhere other than the body mounts. I didn't think it was crucial to have them graphite impregnated, as they aren't a rotational bushing like leaf packs and track bars.

I'll check in the shop tomorrow and shoot you a PM.
I know I had a set, but things have a tendency of disappearing if they sit on a shelf long enough.

 

[old man dave]

Dn't think the Energy Suspension bushings are graphite impregnated, at least I don't recall any claims in their advertising.

 

[backwoodsboy]

Dn't think the Energy Suspension bushings are graphite impregnated, at least I don't recall any claims in their advertising.

They are. Select black bushings are graphite impregnated, ie those that see rotation and benefit from self lubrication.
When I was researching them a couple years ago, I never did get a firm answer as to whether the black body mount bushings were g-preg. I assumed not, since you've got serious problems if body mounts are rotating. Could be wrong however.

 

[old man dave]

I think the ones for car suspension are, it reduces squeaking, however I have a set of both the red and the black Energy Suspension body mounts for the SuperCab OBS and the only choice when ordering was color.

 

[backwoodsboy]

According to information I got from E.S. the black bushings for leaf springs, sway bars, and track bars are all g-preg. The body mounts I never got a straight answer on.
You'll notice the part number for red bushings is x-xxxxR while the black is x-xxxG. I'm assuming 'G' stands for graphite.

 

[under construction]

I didn't get a straight answer from them either but I made the same assumpsion that you did based on the part number and there Q&A section. I also agree that it is not a rotating part ,which would most benefit from the graphite, but i figure it can't hurt and they are the same price.

 

[Garbage_Mechanic]

I actaully have a set of the "other" brand of poly bushings sitting at home waiting for time to install. Can't remember the brand right now but I was hoping by chance they were a little softer than energy suspension. Prothane? I had both sets in hand and with out a durometer meter it is hard to say if tghere is a difference, the energy seemed a little harder. Someday I'll get to them.......

 

[under construction]

Let me know if you think of what brand they are.