Questions regarding rear lower cab mount bushings for a 91 Chevy K1500 Pickup

May 05, 2009 1 Replies

Hi everyone,



I purchased some new lower rear cab mount bushings or cushions for my



91 Chevy K1500 Pickup with a standard two door cab. The rubber bushings have what looks like a thin flat plastic ring bonded on one end. On the other end, there is no plastic ring, but the outer edge of the bushing has a small fillet or radius.

What I need t know is, which end is up? Do I install the plastic ring against the frame bracket, or does it go against the round steel retainer / washer that is directly under the head of the cab mount bolts ?



Also, I would like to find some bushings that are tougher than the stock GM bushings. Does anyone know where I can purchase just two lower polyurethane bushings or is it always necessary to buy a whole bushing kit for $50.00 or $60 bucks ?



I would appreciate any feedback.



Thanks John


I can't help you on finding them but I would not use polyurethane. it will transmit a lot more noise into the cab and in my experience none of the poly bushings lasts very long compared to the old rubber ones.

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