Rear cab mount bolts

[beejaytx225]

This is a picture of my driver's side rear cab mount. The passenger side looks the same. Isn't there supposed to be a nut on these studs?

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[cep62]

I believe that style of retainer is threaded going up into the bushing.

[sargentrs]

And a royal pain to break loose with 50 years of rust welding it together. I used vice grips on the outer edge of the lower flange to hold a backup while working the bolt from inside the cab. Spray liberally with PB Blaster or equivalent and let soak. Repeat as necessary. Be gentle and work the bolt a little at a time back and forth. Once the bolt is out, spray inside and let soak. The top and bottom pieces have interference fit tubes and a little emboss that "click" together. They rust together like they're welded but with patience and tenacity they'll come apart.

[beejaytx225]

Thank y'all, it had me concerned . Good to go

[CH3NO2]

And a royal pain to break loose with 50 years of rust welding it together. I used vice grips on the outer edge of the lower flange to hold a backup while working the bolt from inside the cab. Spray liberally with PB Blaster or equivalent and let soak. Repeat as necessary. Be gentle and work the bolt a little at a time back and forth. Once the bolt is out, spray inside and let soak. The top and bottom pieces have interference fit tubes and a little emboss that "click" together. They rust together like they're welded but with patience and tenacity they'll come apart.

My . There is no equivalent to PB Blaster !!

[sargentrs]

Much better than WD40. Here's an interesting comparison from awhile back.
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... hp?t=44934

[beejaytx225]

That's actually a pretty neat study. Never would have thought of the home brew! Cool stuff

[jzjames]

This thread has answered the question I have had for a long time. — Why doesnt my rear cab mounts have any nuts on the bolts? ive often thought I need to get down there and put some on

[beejaytx225]

I'm happy my inquisitive nature has helped someone

[sargentrs]

One of mine was toast. I used one of the others as a pattern. Fortunately I have access to a laser and band saw at work. Cut 2 washers and 2 pipes, diffrrent sizes. Using long bolts, nuts and lock washers to mount.

[jamesdfo]

Randy: Just spitballin' here.....If you weld a deep nut to the two big washers that will be underneath, if/when you have to take things apart at a later date, you can stick a deep socket on the nut, use an impact from the bottom, and have someone inside with a wrench holding the head of the bolt.......

James

[HarleyJack]

You are onto something for disassembly. There is a video or two of where they make a "puller" to pop these apart. VERY good idea as it beats a sawzall by a country mile! Use the threading to your advantage.

[sargentrs]

Randy: Just spitballin' here.....If you weld a deep nut to the two big washers that will be underneath, if/when you have to take things apart at a later date, you can stick a deep socket on the nut, use an impact from the bottom, and have someone inside with a wrench holding the head of the bolt.......

James

Good idea! Thanks for the tip!

[jzjames]

A useful pc. of information I came across on FTE. (They let me back on their site, I guess bygones be bygones)

This must be for the other type of body mounts/bushings.
https://www.prothanesuspensionparts.com ... e/6110.pdf