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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 5 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 5 | I have a 1951 truck that I have stripped down to the frame. I have unbolted the cab mounts and have wondered if anybody has updated the rear cab shackle mounts for a more modern urethane mount from maybe an S10 or Ranger? Does anybody see an advantage to keeping the shackle mounts? I don’t think it would take much modification to change them out. Thanks for your ideas. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 122 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 122 | Most of the popular aftermarket suppliers offer a bed mount kit that includes all new bushings, rubber pads and hardware to rebuild your existing front and rear cab mounts, and is reasonably priced. Much easier than re-engineering mounts that have worked successfully for many, many years. Just a suggestion.
Charlie
'51 3100 5-Window (Restomod in progress)
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 | A 51 frame is designed to have a great deal of flex in it. That is why the cabs are mounted on shackles. It is what prevents cab sheet metal fatigue damage to the cab when going over rough terrain.
S10s and Rangers frames do not flex, therefor they do not require shackle mounts.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 | I ordered the bushing but my mechanic welded the shackles solid  . ???????????
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | I've thought about modifying the factory cab mounts on my 54. Th initial thought process was too use a biscuit style motor mount. The factory cab shackles actually do a pretty good job when it comes to absorbing shock and vibration. A better solution would be to modify the front cab mounts. The OE mount is basically justa chunk of rubber with a bolt through it. The trick is finding mount that is internally tied, so your cab stays on the frame when the rubber wears out. | | |
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