problems with removing front body mount on my M1008

[ezgn]

I removed the bolts on the two rear and the two middle body mounts on my M1008 but the two on the front have a threaded rod with a nut on it that just spins when I try to remove it. What is the procedure for the front mounts? I am replacing the front and rear shackle bushings with Energy Suspension. Can someone confirm if I have the right parts. Front #3.2105G Rear #3.2107G

Thank you for your help.

 

[cucvrus]

Sounds like the caged nut in the body has broken loose. You have a few options. Not always the best but they work. Heat and holding that nut are the first option. Without being there I don't know the condition of the mounts or the sheet metal. Sounds like they were rusty. Another is locate the area in the floor topside and with a hole saw cut the hole and get into the nut. You can weld the hole back in place and grind smooth. But you are going to have to recapture that nut that broke loose. Good Luck. It is easy. Just take your time. A torch is your friend in situations like this.

 

[antennaclimber]

I had to cut a hole in the floor board as Rick mentioned to get one out on my M1008.

 

[ehuppert]

Assuming you're trying to remove the radiator support bushings? They use a bolt! Top is accessed by removing grill and using socket etc to hold top!

 

[ezgn]

Thanks for the replies. I will look at it again later today. The mounts do not look terrible but are old and the metal is not rusty.

 

[cucvrus]

Assuming you're trying to remove the radiator support bushings? They use a bolt! Top is accessed by removing grill and using socket etc to hold top!

Good pointy. Yes they are just a nut and bolt up front. Nothing special.

 

[ezgn]

I looked at what you guys said this morning and spotted the through bolts with a flashlight. Thank you for your help. I will remove the grill and get on with it.