This is the procedure for replacing the sheet metal body mounts that are attached to the underside of the Scout II tub. These mounts are located under the front passenger and drivers feet. You can purchase these prefabricated pieces from numerous Scout parts vendors (East Coast Scout Parts).

I recommend the first thing you do is unbolt the fan shroud and lay it back on the fan. The reason for this is when you are jacking up the body to remove the original mount the body will twist and the shroud can catch the fan and can break.

The next step is to remove the headlight and unbolt the inner fender from the frame.

Remove the bolt in the #2 mount (shelf mount) this mount is located behind the drivers seat you step up to the rear seat

Now you can jack up the body and place a 4x4 block of wood between the frame and inner fender.

Now you can proceed to take the remaining body mount out. After removing clean this very well with a sandblaster or a body grinder.Make sure that you clean the tabs on the trans tunnel for welding . Insert the new body mount(make sure) that the tabs go in towards the trans tunnel , the smooth edge goes toward the inner rocker. Now that you have this in place insert your wedge on your inner rocker side. Jack up the body and remove the 4x4 block and let the truck down onto the body mounts until there is enough weight to fit snug . Look at your body mounts and make sure that they are in place properly, and that the wedge is centered. If the wedge is properly in place you can then weld the body mount in. You can lower the weight down onto the body bushing . Use the bushing to line up the place to drill the hole for the body mount bolt

A FEW NOTES

*After the mount is in place drill holes through the floor and plug weld to the lip of the new mount

*Expect to fit up the mount a few times before welding it in place.

*On the drivers side you should remove the E-brake cable for the quickest installation.

*On the pass side the fuel lines and wiring needs to be moved for welding.

*Shims may be necessary to align door correctly

*Check door hinges for play to help door fit. (open the door and lift the door at the back on the bottom , up and down and note if there is any play in hinge)

*There are several methods for welding the mount in. You can drill 1/4 " holes around the perimeter and plug or weld the mount in. You can also seam weld at the edges as well as plug weld the mount to the firewall and the inner rocker.

*Don't forget to seal any edge with seam sealer. I have had good luck with 3M/s Fast And Firm sealer.It comes in a tube for calking guns and runs about $7 a tube