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Old Oct 7, 2016 | 11:04 PM
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Default Best transmission mount, 98' w/ AX15

Can't seem to find a definitive answer, but does anyone have experience with the Anchor or Napa trans mount? I have a good opening to change mine on Sunday, but I've heard terrible things about Anchor motor mounts, nothing about the Napa branded ones (or anything else I can get locally in a pinch). Might call 4 wheel parts tomorrow and pray they have a mopar one and won't rape me on price

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/jeep-xj-transmission-mount-oem-vs-anchor-227652/

The dealer says he needs a week to get a Mopar one, but Napa and advance auto parts have em in stock.

Chasing a subtle driveline vibe after wheeling it and a long road trip a few weeks ago. U joints are all brand new except the Double Cardan on the front SHAFT. Trans mount looks pretty bad so I figure I might as well change it while I gave the time (and before it gets cold AF).
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Old Oct 8, 2016 | 07:49 AM
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I've just recently bought all the Anchor mounts for mine. but i havent installed them yet so i'm just typing to read my own thoughts. at 45 bucks for all three i'm not to miserable if they fail in a couple years.

I would check the balance on the tires though. its possible you threw a weight during the trip or one of the rims has a chunk of mud lodged in it.

do you feel the vibes on accel, on coasting, on decel or anytime over 50? or all the time.
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Old Oct 8, 2016 | 09:44 PM
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Its at lower speeds on very smooth roads. I don't seem to notice it over 45mph to be honest.

I am going to throw the Anchor mount in tomorrow - 4wheel parts didn't have a Mopar one and it takes like an hour and a half to swap out so I can replace it with a mopar one down the line if I need
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Old Oct 9, 2016 | 05:31 AM
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there is not a lot of stress on the transmission mount (compared the the driver side engine mount) I think it'll be fine.
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