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Old 03-09-2015, 09:42 AM
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I need some new motor mounts and transmission mount. I'm getting minor vibes at idle. What are you guys using? How do you like them? Any install issues?

Should I just get some standard Crown mounts all around?

Obviously, price is always a factor and please list your part numbers if you have them and thanks!

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4.0/AW4 trans
2'' shackles and pucks
3/4'' TC Drop
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Heavy duty aftermarket motor mounts use poly bushings which are stronger and durable but make the ride harsher and can vibrate more. Probably not the best choice for a daily driver.

If it is your daily driver and want to not have such noise and vibes, consider using OEM rubber mounts...which cost about 1/10th the price of HD stuff.
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Im running with Brown dog ultra-flex rubber mounts in my DD and they are great.
I don't really feel any vibes now that they are broke in.
I put in a new OEM rubber trans mount when I did my motor mounts.
If you can swing for these, they are worth it.
http://browndogindustries.com/CU2572...ts-Rubber.aspx
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Im running with Brown dog ultra-flex rubber mounts in my DD and they are great.
I don't really feel any vibes now that they are broke in.
I put in a new OEM rubber trans mount when I did my motor mounts.
If you can swing for these, they are worth it.
http://browndogindustries.com/CU2572...ts-Rubber.aspx
I heard about these awhile back but forgot about them. They sure look heavy duty. How long did it take to break in? I'm only putting about 100 or so miles on my jeep a week (as my DD!)
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Originally Posted by Rcrivolio
I heard about these awhile back but forgot about them. They sure look heavy duty. How long did it take to break in? I'm only putting about 100 or so miles on my jeep a week (as my DD!)
Took about 500 miles maybe just a touch more..
You could just tell you had upgraded motor mounts when new.
But now I don't really feel anything if at all.

Alot of guys get vibes with the brown dog rubber motor mounts when they
Over tighten the through-bolts or don't loosen up the trans mount when installing the mounts.
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