Motor mounts; Solid vs. Rubber

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Nov 30, 2009 | 08:36 PM

benmoderow

Thread Starter

Tuned

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 435

Likes: 1

Motor mounts; Solid vs. Rubber

I'm almost done with my 2wd to 4wd conversion. Now the motor mounts. My original engine that I'm re-using is a 460. The 2wd mounts that are on the engine have the rubber center. My plan was to use the 4wd frame perches and get a set of 4wd motor mounts, but the mounts that I got on ebay are solid. So here's my question; Do I keep the 2wd mounts with the rubber and fab frame perches or buy a set from summit, or do I use the 4wd frame perches and solid motor mounts? The engine is stock and I don't plan on doing much to it or using the truck for severe off roading. Thanks for any responses.

Dec 1, 2009 | 03:02 PM

ell Header

New User

Joined: Oct 2009

Posts: 23

Likes: 0

I heard those solid steel motor mounts are crap and that they eventually mess up ur truck. I recommend you use L&L Products rubber motor mounts they only run about $125 and they have a pretty good warranty.

This is there website www.landlproducts.com

Dec 1, 2009 | 03:40 PM

dlburch

Cargo Master

Joined: Jul 2005

Posts: 2,309

Likes: 364

From: Kansas

I ordered the trans dapt mounts from Amazon for $100, they qualified for free super saver shipping and got a $30 credit for opening an amazon credit card (which I will pay off within the 20 day grace period!)

Amazon.com: Trans-Dapt 4226 Engine Swap Motor Mount Kit: Automotive

Dec 3, 2009 | 02:06 PM

ell Header

New User

Joined: Oct 2009

Posts: 23

Likes: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlburch

I don't know I go by the saying that " You get what you buy" I rather spend my money on a quality product.

Dec 3, 2009 | 06:15 PM

Bullitt390

Certified Thread Hijacker

Joined: Aug 2001

Posts: 14,441

Likes: 59

Solid motor mounts introduce a lot of vibration into the daily routine, but with a stock or mild motor it shouldn't be too bad. The main thing is to still use a rubber mount for the transmission, especially if you happen to be using a C6.

Josh