shtbrwn86
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Raising from a central point underneath ( bell housing) with one side unbolted, it will lift that one side enough to pull the mount out. It doesn't take too much lift.
awesome! Thanks for the clarification
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Raising from a central point underneath ( bell housing) with one side unbolted, it will lift that one side enough to pull the mount out. It doesn't take too much lift.
2 engine, 1 transmission, what else?I believe that this one of the most overlooked maintenance pieces, i failed miserably in this department. 5 of my mounts were toast.
For some odd reason my brain lumped body mounts into the equation.2 engine, 1 transmission, what else?
Well since we're talking about it.. which body mounts did you do, how was the install, and was there a noticeable improvement?For some odd reason my brain lumped body mounts into the equation.
All of the body mounts were replaced, 5 were doneski but the rest were looking to check out soon as well. Squeaking coming the chassis was getting louder and louder, plus vibrations were getting more pronounced inside the cab. I can't comment on the install process since my mechanic accomplished this task while I am traveling abroad for work.Well since we're talking about it.. which body mounts did you do, how was the install, and was there a noticeable improvement?
Curious about your description of the squeaking you were hearing. I have a squeak I hear as I am accelerating or braking and it is NOT suspension related, as, I have replaced all the suspension components and bushings, front and rear. New front UCA, LCA, frame bushing, swaybar bushings, rear UCA and LCA, panhard rod, and sway bar bushings. All new front diff mounts and bushings. Truck drives fantastically, but the squeak is killing me !!!All of the body mounts were replaced, 5 were doneski but the rest were looking to check out soon as well. Squeaking coming the chassis was getting louder and louder, plus vibrations were getting more pronounced inside the cab. I can't comment on the install process since my mechanic accomplished this task while I am traveling abroad for work.
I hope your squeaking gets cured like mine didCurious about your description of the squeaking you were hearing. I have a squeak I hear as I am accelerating or braking and it is NOT suspension related, as, I have replaced all the suspension components and bushings, front and rear. New front UCA, LCA, frame bushing, swaybar bushings, rear UCA and LCA, panhard rod, and sway bar bushings. All new front diff mounts and bushings. Truck drives fantastically, but the squeak is killing me !!!
Thanks for the write up. Going to help a ton when I do mine (hopefully soon). As a side note do you have any pictures of the trans mount? I did my trans mount about 6 months ago and have been second guessing if installed it facing the correct orientation.I ordered the motor mounts (trans mount already replaced) and of course the dealer only shipped me one of the two. I went ahead and installed the driver side as it is the worst in terms of access.
The single top nut I removed through the wheel well. DS tire removed, and the plastic "curtain" removed. That give you really good access. See below.
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From the front of the truck you can access the lower front bolt on the mount. The nut is captive on the front side. It needs to be counter-held on the rear. Rear is very easy. You can access through the wheel well or from underneath the truck. Front bolt is tighter access as seen here in these two pictures. Having a long-handled, flex-headed ratchet with at least 80 tooth count is the greatest tool for almost all these fasteners. I used a piece of pipe over the handle of the ratchet to give me even more leverage. Those fasteners were a bit obstinate. Should have sprayed with Kroil or some penetrating oil first, admittedly.
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That's the DS side axle tube off the front diff that the ratchet is going over and to the fastener. The handle of the ratchet is pointed almost straight at us.
I can already tell a difference even with just the one motor mount and trans mount replaced. Second motor mount should be here this week. Installation on the passenger side should be even easier once it arrives.
Damn. Installed it backwards. I get so turned around when I’m under there. The M is facing the front and the P is facing the rear. I’m guessing the P is for passenger side?Per the FSM, for the trans mount (insulator rear):
"At the time of installation, install the insulator rear with the inscribing mark facing backward"
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Damn. Installed it backwards. I get so turned around when I’m under there. The M is facing the front and the P is facing the rear. I’m guessing the P is for passenger side?
Hope it didn’t mess anything up. Probably made the vibrations worse though.
How many miles on the rig/mounts? The trans mount is super easy to change and made a big differenceI’m trying to resolve the vibration/drone issue as well. I will start with the motor and transmission mounts and see what happens.
280k pretty sure they are original. I have no record of them being replaced. I am having a bad drone in gearHow many miles on the rig/mounts? The trans mount is super easy to change and made a big difference
I mean it’s not a guaranteed fix but not a difficult or expensive thing to replace either. It will probably help some! I had the same issue and mine had about 250k on them.280k pretty sure they are original. I have no record of them being replaced. I am having a bad drone in gear