Engine/transmission Mount replacement

[Hunter4x4]

Hey Guys -



Any expeince out there with replacing engine and transmission mounts? I've done it on gas-engined vehicles before - is it just more of the same, only a lot heavier motor? Or is there anything specific I need to know? If any of you've done this before I'd appreciate your input.



What about mounts - Dodge dealer or aftermarket?



Thanks in advance for any input!



Mike



(PS: I took a quick pass through 'search forums' but didn't see anything answering this specific question. Hard to believe we haven't covered this topic yet!!! Maybe I just missed it!! )

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

Howdy,





Yeah, there is not much covering this topic. I just bought some transmission mounts from NAPA, I was shocked by how much they cost. I think they were 12. 99 apiece And you need 4- Upper L/R, and Lower L/R. All that for some pieces of rubber and two steel bushings.



If you'll wait till to tomorrow night, I can tell you about installing them, when I get my transmission back in(if there are no holdups).





Steve

 

[Hunter4x4]

Thanks Steve! Looking forward to your reply.



Just an FYI - when I was doing the forum search I came across a place called Rockauto.com. I looked 'em up and they seem to have pretty good prices - I think they we around $6. 50-$7. 00 for each of the rear transmission mounts, and around $16 each for the motor mount, while the dealer quoted me $25 each for the motor mounts.



I might give them a try (for jobs where I don't need parts right now! Like motor/transmission mounts!)



Mike

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

O. K. Here is how I did it, not sure if it is exactly right.



In order from top to bottom

Washer

Small rubber doughnut

plate on transmission

Large rubber mount w/steel sleeve

crossmember

washer



Then with the bolt/nut through all that. tomorrow I will get a picture if that will help.



Hope this helps some



Steve