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Old 04-27-2010, 10:54 AM
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Yeah, from the looks of it I would have to drop the differential. I'm not in the mood to mess with that lol. Good news is, I found someone to do it for $180. I'll take that deal any day.
 
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The 4.3 motor mount has to rank in the top 10 worse designs of all time. Not welding the nuts on the backside of the mount pad where they are almost impossible to get to just has to be the stupidest move any car maker could ever make.
 
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Originally Posted by neo71665
The 4.3 motor mount has to rank in the top 10 worse designs of all time. Not welding the nuts on the backside of the mount pad where they are almost impossible to get to just has to be the stupidest move any car maker could ever make.
I agree with everything you just said.
 
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I have seen many designs that are far worse!
 
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Originally Posted by swartlkk
I have seen many designs that are far worse!
The idler arms?
 
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Originally Posted by swartlkk
I have seen many designs that are far worse!

Monza/vega factory V8 mounts come to mind.
 
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Old 05-26-2010, 08:49 PM
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I FINALLY got my motor mounts installed today...MUCH better. Yay for my fan spinning!

Originally Posted by jsmz
If you dont mind me asking, how bad are the vibrations at a warmed up idle, in drive, with the air conditioner or heater on?

Like if you have a cup of coffee or water in the cup holder, can you see waves in it?

Sorry for the questions, its just that everyone says they are so rough. It's always nice to have extra opinions.
I've only driven it today, but I have not noticed any more vibrations than stock. I'll do a cup test some time.
 
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