1999 4-Runner cab/frame body mounts - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

spresc2180 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-21-2009, 04:32 PM

My 99 4-runner has a few worn rubber body mounts that go between the cab and frame. I have checked with 2 name brand car part companies and neither sells replacements, Going online and searching for the bushings has been likewise fruitless also.

Does anyone know of vendors who carry 4-runner body/frame bushing/bolt kits for 4-Runners.
Preferably the synthetic polyurethane ones, versus rubber formulated.
It should be noted that I am NOT looking for lift kit bushings, but bushings that are of stock height.

At this point I have not removed door sill protectors, carpet edges etc, to see if the through bolts are welded at the top or inserted from the top down. Makes a big difference in replacement technique. Does anyone know which it is for 4-Runners??

Has anyone actually replaced the body frame bushings themselves?? If so, any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks

eric-the-red · #2 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 06:23 PM

I got mine from here,
4Crawler Offroad - Custom Body Lift Kits

I replaced the bushings at the same time as I did a body lift, but the stock bushings are available seperately. . The bolts are inserted from the top down, easily accessible when you remove the carpet and the rubber plugs. A shot of your favourite penetrating oil on the nuts a few days before is a good idea

spresc2180 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 10:12 PM

Thanks for the input. Its a relief just knowing that the bolts are not welded in at the top, as that makes replacement MUCH easier. When time and work permit, the web search continues. Jegs looks promising.

Anyone else have anything to offer on the matter??

eric-the-red · #4 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 08:48 PM

Do one side at a time. Loosen the bolts on one side, completely remove the bolts from the other side, and jack up that side of the vehicle to loosen the mounts. You won't have to jack it up very far, just enough to take the weight off. There shouldn't be any problems with stretching wires or bending anything if you only go up half an inch of so. It took me about 2 hours to do the body lift install and bushings, should be around the same to do the bushings only.