Frame to chassis mounting points

[DkBG]

While looking at some really cool pics in the gallery , of a C-5 chassis without the frame on it , I could only see six mounting points for the frame . It just looks like it would need two more on the front . Does anyone know how many of these points there are ? Cliff

[c4c5specialist]

Hi there,
Here is your front body to frame mounting points in the front. Just remember, that the body structure is more reliant on the driveline to frame fastening, to increase the stiffness of the vehicle, not really the frame to body mounting.
Mounting points as I recall are 8, plus substantial bonding, using a 2 part epoxy adhesive. Passenger flooring, rear tub, and most of the RIM plastics are bonded, not fastened to the frame.
Allthebest, c4c5

[DkBG]

Thanks Specialist , but what I'm asking about is the frame to driveline mounting . Cliff

[c4c5specialist]

Hi there,
8 points for the front and rear subframes for the drive line.
You have 4 at each subframe. These are bolted directly to the frame of the car.
If you look at the front of the car, in your engine compartment, where the windshield washer reservoir is, there is a bolt head.
This also has a rivet to hold it in place. This is your front most mounting point.
If you look directly across to the passenger side, you will see another one.
Hope this helps, c4c5

[DkBG]

It does help ! Thanks C4C5 . Cliff

[gtzy]

I noticed a creaking noise in the rear that was most noticable when backing out of drive way over a curb on an angle causing the body to flex or when jacking the car from the rear. I could not find anything obv loose. I decided to check the 4 rear susp X-member mounting nuts. Re-torqued them to specs @ 81lbs.,was able to turn several flats before 81lbs reached. The creaks disappeared. Went ahead and did the frt X-member also. Only 1 of the 8 mounting nuts were at proper specs