What components make up each body mount in this diagram?

Each mount typically consists of a bolt, washer, retainer-upper, absorber-upper (rubber isolator), absorber-lower, and retainer-lower. Some locations also include a bracket, shims, or a rivet (View X shows a rivet; View Y shows a bracket used L.H. & R.H.).

Which body mount locations use shims?

The mounts shown in View U and View Z use shims. View U states "USE SHIMS TO THESE DIMENSIONS .83 / 1.27," and View Z shows a stack of shims between the washer and the upper absorber assembly.

How many mount locations are shown on the frame?

Six mount view locations are called out on the frame, labeled with arrows U, V, W, X, Y, and Z.

What does the Section A enlarged view show?

It is a cutaway cross-section of an assembled mount, showing the bolt passing through the retainer-upper, washer, absorber-upper, absorber-lower, and retainer-lower as installed in the frame bracket.

Is the View Y bracket side-specific?

No, the diagram labels it "BRACKET (L.H. & R.H.)," meaning the same bracket design is used on both left and right sides.

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1978 Ford Bronco Body & Chassis Mounts Diagram - Exploded Mount Views U-Z

Exploded diagram of cab/body mount insulator absorbers, retainers, bolts and shims on frame

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Exploded parts diagram of body mount insulator assemblies showing upper and lower absorbers, retainers, bolts and shims at multiple frame locations.

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This document is an exploded parts diagram showing body and chassis mounts for a Ford truck/Bronco-type frame. The top illustration depicts the complete bare frame (chassis) viewed from the front, with arrows labeled U, V, W, X, Y, and Z marking the locations of individual body mount points along the frame rails. Below the frame view, separate exploded detail views are provided for each mount location, showing the stacking order of hardware: bolt, washer, upper retainer, upper absorber (rubber isolator), bracket where applicable, lower absorber, lower retainer, and in one case a rivet. The View U detail includes a shimming instruction: "USE SHIMS TO THESE DIMENSIONS .83 / 1.27," indicating shims are used to set mount height at that location, and View Z also shows a stack of shims. View Y notes that its bracket is used on both left-hand and right-hand sides. A cross-section labeled "SECTION A ENLARGED VIEW" shows how the bolt, washer, retainers, and upper/lower absorbers assemble through the frame bracket. A reader can learn the correct assembly sequence and component names for each body-to-frame mount position, useful when replacing worn body mount bushings.

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Frequently asked questions

What components make up each body mount in this diagram?: Each mount typically consists of a bolt, washer, retainer-upper, absorber-upper (rubber isolator), absorber-lower, and retainer-lower. Some locations also include a bracket, shims, or a rivet (View X shows a rivet; View Y shows a bracket used L.H. & R.H.).
Which body mount locations use shims?: The mounts shown in View U and View Z use shims. View U states "USE SHIMS TO THESE DIMENSIONS .83 / 1.27," and View Z shows a stack of shims between the washer and the upper absorber assembly.
How many mount locations are shown on the frame?: Six mount view locations are called out on the frame, labeled with arrows U, V, W, X, Y, and Z.
What does the Section A enlarged view show?: It is a cutaway cross-section of an assembled mount, showing the bolt passing through the retainer-upper, washer, absorber-upper, absorber-lower, and retainer-lower as installed in the frame bracket.
Is the View Y bracket side-specific?: No, the diagram labels it "BRACKET (L.H. & R.H.)," meaning the same bracket design is used on both left and right sides.