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itllfly

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New radiator body mount bushings size
« on: May 31, 2023, 02:45:45 PM »
Received two new bushings in body mount bushing kit but the two  new radiator support bushings are different as not same height.   Should both sides be identical?  Or mis packaged part

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Re: New radiator body mount bushings size
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2023, 05:45:44 PM »
You did not mention what year or generation Firebird you are working with. My experience is only with second generation. I have only seen identical bushings on both sides.
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Re: New radiator body mount bushings size
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2023, 08:01:13 PM »
What brand? Do they have part numbers cast onto them? Either way. they should match regardless of year model.

itllfly

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Re: New radiator body mount bushings size
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2023, 06:02:47 AM »
Thank you I’ll contact vendor

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Re: New radiator body mount bushings size
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2023, 06:19:04 AM »
Classic industries shipped replacement free of charge

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Re: New radiator body mount bushings size
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2023, 07:58:11 AM »
Got photos? Because the way they mount is a little confusing. Also, I think the classic industries repros are thinner than the original stock rad bushings.
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Re: New radiator body mount bushings size
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2023, 07:20:48 AM »
We never found out brands or anything to assist much. But yes, many are different heights to stock so may require panel adjustment, or shims to match up.

Re: New radiator body mount bushings size
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2023, 07:20:48 AM »
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