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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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solid motor mounts

Hey I built me motor a little, and an running pretty high gears. And so I break motor and tranny mounts exactley as often as a floor my truck as of late.
My question is are solid motor mounts a good idea, or do I have to give up my good gas milage by switching out my rear end gears.
P.S. I have the ability to make the solid motor mounts easily.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 09:53 AM
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You might try a torque strap. Solid mounts will vibrate your fillings out.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 10:28 AM
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I can grap a head bolt on one side, the one that matters less, but on the torque side there is nothing good. Can I run a strap or chain straight down from the motor mount?
 
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 11:44 AM
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You could use a chain with a bolt to the front of the head of the drivers side (not a head bolt). Use an accessory bolt. Run it to the frame at a 45 degree angle and leave just a little bit of slack. Also some motor mounts have a built in limiter but it's probably not real strong.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 12:59 PM
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How big of a bolt do you think that I will need? The alternator mount is on that side and would probably would well if they are big enough.
 
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