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Old Dec 31, 2019 | 06:33 PM
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I was thinking I could order an ACDELCO trans mount but I guess I can't so my options are duralast, fairchild, pioneer, and a few other rockauto options. Anyone have any input on these mounts or other suggestions? Thanks

Also is it just me or did the brown dog motor mount brackets increase dramatically in price?
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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 12:00 AM
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I was thinking I could order an ACDELCO trans mount but I guess I can't so my options are duralast, fairchild, pioneer, and a few other rockauto options. Anyone have any input on these mounts or other suggestions? Thanks

Also is it just me or did the brown dog motor mount brackets increase dramatically in price?
Anything but the anchor mount, it’s junk.
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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 04:13 AM
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NAPA seems to have pretty solid ones. Comparing it visually to an OEM i had they seem to be comparable build quality.
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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 07:21 AM
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Get the mount from a Jeep dealer. Mopar brand. They are more expensive, but fit perfectly.

Years ago, I used a cheaper RA option and it was a PITA trying to get the crossmember back on, aligned with the frame bolts.

Then last year I used the Mopar mount from the dealer and it went on easy, and it feels like it holds much better.
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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 03:13 PM
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I forgot about napa, and I'll call the dealership. Thanks for the input.
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Old Sep 12, 2021 | 09:55 PM
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Still haven't gotten one. I believe Mopar mounts were available on ebay for around $40-$60, now the one I found is well over $100. Maybe I'm just not finding them, I hope.
I'll give the dealership a call this week.
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Old Sep 13, 2021 | 02:03 AM
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Get a MOPAR, get a MOPAR, get a MOPAR. This is one of those parts I virtually would not get any after market stuff. If you want me to tell you why I will but trust us. Go to a dealer and get a MOPAR.
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Originally Posted by Spencer_P
Still haven't gotten one. I believe Mopar mounts were available on ebay for around $40-$60, now the one I found is well over $100. Maybe I'm just not finding them, I hope.
I'll give the dealership a call this week.
Think you are just not finding them.
'96 right?
I think the part number is 52002334.
If that is the case:

https://www.moparpartsgiant.com/part...~52002334.html

https://www.ebay.com/itm/264360049015

And these are just a couple I found with a quick search.

Not to sidetrack you this thread but I always wondered something.
That mount appears to fit '99 and down.
My '00 takes a different one. Super expensive if you can even find a Mopar one to buy.
Ones offset, one is not, can't remember which but always wondered why they are different.
I wonder if it has something to do with the tranny or the tranny crossmember being different.
If it is the tranny crossmember being different in my '00 can you put a '99 and down tranny crossmember on an '00?
And if so would that let me use the cheaper what appears to be more available Mopar mount?
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Old Sep 13, 2021 | 02:43 PM
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The 00-01 mount is centered, part # 52059347. The 99 and down mount is offset, part # 52002334. To use one with the other you have to swap the crossmember as it is drilled to match, or it will not line up. Why this was done i dont know.



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Originally Posted by fb97xj1
The 00-01 mount is centered, part # 52059347. The 99 and down mount is offset, part # 52002334. To use one with the other you have to swap the crossmember as it is drilled to match, or it will not line up. Why this was done i dont know.
So technically a '99 crossmember should fit on an '00?
Thinking about this more I wonder if it has something to do with the exhaust.
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Old Sep 13, 2021 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Ralph77
Think you are just not finding them.
'96 right?
I think the part number is 52002334.
I knew you had posted a link to them in the past but couldn't remember what thread it was.
Was I wrong in thinking that 2wd and 4wd used different mounts?
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Old Sep 14, 2021 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Spencer_P
I knew you had posted a link to them in the past but couldn't remember what thread it was.
Was I wrong in thinking that 2wd and 4wd used different mounts?
I don't think it matters.
I am not seeing any indication of that in my '94 to '96 parts catalog.
But that is assuming I am reading it properly. LOL.

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Old Sep 14, 2021 | 10:33 AM
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I didn't see any differences either, but for some reason, I had it in my mind they were different.
Thanks for the link!
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