rubber mounting kits

[wharenj]

Does any one have experience with LMC's complete mounting kits vs. kits for cab, radiator and bed? I have noticed that when kits like these are put together, lower quality parts are used and this allows for a lower price.

 

[MikeB]

Many of the aftermarket rubber mounts will crack after a few years or sooner. Heck, even some brand new GM cab mounts I used on my 69 C10 cracked after less than a year. I suspect they had been sitting on a shelf for very long time.

I suggest polyurethane mounts from Energy Suspension or Prothane. I eventually installed Prothane cab mounts on that 69 C10, and they still look like new after 22 years!

And ignore anyone who tells you the ride will be more harsh. Yes, maybe on a Cadillac, but the only difference you will notice on a truck is less rock and roll. And if you use poly control arm bushings, the steering response will be much improved with zero to little increase in harshness.

 

[74 Shortbed]

What he said..

 

[1973c10]

I used Energy Suspension on everything on my last C10 build and love them

 

[theblindchicken]

Forget the exact brand I went with, but installed poly bushings on my truck. It tightened everything up and took away that bit of slop from the worn out rubber bushings. I like em.

 

[Honky Kong jr]

Energy Suspension......black one screw the he squeaky red ones.

 

[74 Shortbed]

Energy Suspension......black one screw the he squeaky red ones.

Hmmm, I thought the only difference was the color??

 

[Honky Kong jr]

Hmmm, I thought the only difference was the color??

http://energysuspension.com/energy-tech/frequently-asked-questions.html

 

[74 Shortbed]

http://energysuspension.com/energy-tech/frequently-asked-questions.html

Thanks, didn't know that, learn something new every day..

 

[Honky Kong jr]

Thanks, didn't know that, learn something new every day..

 

[74 Shortbed]

I know now that I'll definitely go with the black on mine, lol..

 

[wharenj]

Many of the aftermarket rubber mounts will crack after a few years or sooner. Heck, even some brand new GM cab mounts I used on my 69 C10 cracked after less than a year. I suspect they had been sitting on a shelf for very long time.

I suggest polyurethane mounts from Energy Suspension or Prothane. I eventually installed Prothane cab mounts on that 69 C10, and they still look like new after 22 years!

And ignore anyone who tells you the ride will be more harsh. Yes, maybe on a Cadillac, but the only difference you will notice on a truck is less rock and roll. And if you use poly control arm bushings, the steering response will be much improved with zero to little increase in harshness.

That was going to be my next question, Thank you.

 

[wharenj]

Energy Suspension......black one screw the he squeaky red ones.

You answered a question I was afraid to ask. I too thought it was just a color difference.

 

[wharenj]

My black Energy Suspension polyurethane mounts should be at my door tomorrow. A big thanks for the info.