Body mount replacement cost comes down to two things: the price of the bushing kit and the labor time to fit it. Our kits take from under an hour for small kits to around five hours for a full crew cab set. At typical shop rates of $110 to $220 an hour, labor alone ranges from roughly $110 to $1,100. 

A worn set of body mounts or cab mounts is one of those jobs that is easy to put off, partly because nobody seems able to give a straight answer on price. The truth is that body mount replacement cost varies a lot with the truck, the cab style and the condition of the hardware underneath. Here is how the numbers stack up, what pushes them higher, and how to get the most life out of the money you spend on new body mount bushings. 

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What Makes Up the Cost of Replacing Body Mounts?

Every quote has the same two main parts:

  • Parts: A matched set of bushings for your cab and bed configuration, plus new bolts, sleeves and washers if the old hardware is rusted or stretched.
  • Labor: The time it takes to loosen each mount, lift the body off the frame a little at a time, swap the bushings and torque everything back down. 

Labor is usually the bigger share of the bill, because body mount bolts live in a harsh spot under the truck, so they are often seized, and some positions sit behind interior trim or fuel lines. A shop prices the job on the hours it expects to spend, then adds time if the hardware fights back. 

How Long Does Body Mount Replacement Take?

Install time depends on how many positions your truck has and how easy they are to reach. Our smaller body mount kits typically go in in under an hour, while a full set for a crew cab pickup can take around five hours. Extended cab and extra cab sets fall between the two, and hardtop and two door SUV kits vary with the platform. 

Labor rates also change with where you live and what kind of shop you use. Repair estimate data from Jerry puts typical shop labor at roughly $110 to $220 an hour depending on region and shop type. Multiply that by the install time and you have a realistic labor range before any surprises. 

 

Job scope 

Typical install time with our kits 

Estimated labor at $110 to $220 per hour 

Smaller kit or a few positions 

Under 1 hour 

About $110 to $220 

Full cab set on a crew cab pickup 

Around 5 hours 

About $550 to $1,100 

Seized bolts or broken cage nuts 

Adds time per position 

Quoted by the shop as found 
 
Treat these as planning figures rather than a quote. Your shop will price the exact job once it sees the condition of your mounts

Why Some Body Mount Jobs Cost More

Whether you are researching F250 body mount replacement cost, a Ford F250 body mount replacement or a 2004 Silverado body mount replacement, the same few factors move the bill. Rust is the biggest of them by a long way. A bolt that snaps inside a captive cage nut means cutting an access hole in the floor or cab corner to replace the nut, and that can turn a quick bushing swap into a much longer job. 

Several other cost drivers can push the quote higher: 

  • Cab style and bed length: A crew cab with a long bed has more positions than a standard cab.
  • Access: Some mounts sit behind fuel tanks, exhaust or interior panels that need to come out first.
  • Rusted brackets: A rotted frame bracket needs welding repair before new bushings can go in.
  • Body lift or lift kit work: Combining the job with a lift changes the parts list and hardware lengths. 

If you suspect rust, ask the shop to inspect the brackets and cage nuts before you agree on a price. It saves an awkward phone call halfway through the job. 

Is Body Mount Replacement Worth It?

For most trucks it is well worth doing. Fresh mounts bring back a quiet, solid cab, put the body back at its correct height and stop the brackets and cage nuts wearing further. On a high-mileage truck you plan to keep, it is one of the most noticeable comfort upgrades you can make for the money. 

The real question is what kind of body mount bushing you put in. Replacing tired rubber with new rubber means paying for the same labor again down the track. Our polyurethane body mount bushings resist compression set, cracking, oil and road salt, so you pay for the labor once and get far more service life from it. Most of our body mount products carry a limited lifetime warranty.

How to Save Money on Body Mount Replacement

A few simple moves keep the cost under control: 

  • Buy a complete matched set: One labor bill covers every position instead of coming back for more later.
  • Soak the bolts early: Spraying penetrating oil on every mount bolt for a few days beforehand makes them far easier to remove.
  • Bundle it with other work: If a lift kit or bed removal is already planned, the mounts are easier and cheaper to do at the same time.
  • Do it yourself: With jacks, stands and patience, many owners handle the job at home. Our guide on how to replace body mount bushings walks you through it. 

Not sure the mounts are your problem yet? Check our list of bad body mount symptoms before you book the truck in. 

Body Mount Replacement Cost FAQs

Looking for more information about body mount replacement cost? Below we answer the most commonly asked questions

How much does it cost to replace body mounts?

The total is the kit price plus labor. Our kits take from under an hour for small kits to around five hours for full crew cab sets, so labor at $110 to $220 an hour runs from about $110 to $1,100.

How much does it cost to replace cab mount bushings on a pickup?

Cab mount replacement on a pickup follows the same formula of kit price plus labor hours. Crew cabs cost more than standard cabs because they have more positions, and rusted hardware adds time at every mount.

Why is F-250 body mount replacement so expensive?

Heavy-duty trucks often have large crew cabs, long beds and hardware exposed to years of road salt. More positions and more seized bolts mean more labor hours, which drives the bill up.

Can I replace body mounts myself?

Yes, most owners with a floor jack, jack stands, a breaker bar and penetrating oil can do it at home. Work one side at a time, lift the body only slightly and never put any part of yourself between the body and frame.

Do I need an alignment after replacing body mounts?

No, body mounts do not affect wheel alignment because they connect the body to the frame. Suspension geometry stays unchanged, so no alignment is needed unless other suspension work is done at the same time.

Should I replace body mounts with rubber or polyurethane?

Polyurethane is the better long-term choice for most trucks. It resists the compression set and cracking that wear out rubber, so you avoid paying for the same labor again a few years later.

Pay for the labor once and get a cab that stays tight for years. Find the right body mount bushings for your truck, and talk to our support team if you need help matching a set.