Fabricating core support bushings

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Fabricating core support bushings

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Hey guys i was just wondering if anyone has attemped to fab there own core support bushing/mounts? if so how, and how thick is (atleast) the top bushing?

or where a cheap place to buy a pair.

the cheapest ive found them is for $60-70 before shipping.

they just seam so simple that i feel i could make some cheaper and better qualuity.

any advice would be :woohoo:
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Re: Fabricating core support bushings

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You can buy a complete set of polyurethane cab mount and radiator support, bushings only, for about that much. Were you able to salvage your washer tubes/hardware?
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Re: Fabricating core support bushings

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yeah i found a set on ebay for $50. some all the washers and one bolt. i may just go that rout.
1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

My Build: :fr: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &sk=t&sd=a
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http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Body-Parts-Roll ... pn=MDR5000

this is a log with a pre drilled hole that can be cut to length.
It is used for fiberglass jeep body install kits.
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Re: Fabricating core support bushings

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awesome thanks :fr:
1964 F-100 Custom Cab Short Bed
1968 F-100 Short Bed
1967 Fairlane 500 Convertable
1967 Fairlane GT/A 289ci SOLD
1950 F-1 Original 239ci Flat Head V8 SOLD
1995 f-150 4x4 Swb 4.9L 5-speed FORSALE

My Build: :fr: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... &sk=t&sd=a
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