Erik Jenkinson
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Tomorrow I plan on installing a set of urethane body mount bushings. I have loosened the existing bushings on one side, and removed the fastners for the bushings on the other, and am ready to jack that side up, then repeat on the other side to do the install. I removed the linkage from the transmission and transfer case, as well as the bracket that holds the torsion bars in place on the tailgate. I was hoping that might allow a bit of wiggle room without removing them. I will be using a 4' section of 4x4 on the structural member of the cab, right under the doors to spread the load up a bit as I jack up the cab. My concern is this: The bolts under the radiator and the others in the rear a really long. That said, Im going to have to lift the body a bunch to clear them up and out enough to slip in the new bushings. How far can I go? Im guessing I may need to lift the body 5" or even more. Do I need to sweat any steering components being over stressed etc??? How "loose" must the loose side be? Are we talking just breaking them loose, or just hanging on by a few threads?