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Old Jul 10, 2015 | 08:03 PM
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Lookin to order motor mounts what's better the poly ones or super flex ones from brown dog? I use it as a dd now and soon to be a dd and weekend wheeler. I also have a dodge pick up so the jeep is like a second vehicle I'm building but I drive it every day cuz I love it. Lol
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Old Jul 10, 2015 | 10:16 PM
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I'm got the Brown Dog Rubber mounts installed on mine. I noticed a little more engine vibration from them. I read the poly's vibrate more.
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 02:43 AM
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I have the poly mounts. I'd suggest the rubber..
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 07:01 AM
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meaning the flex one?
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 07:02 AM
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http://browndogindustries.com/CU2572...ts-Rubber.aspx
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 08:21 AM
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Definitely get rubber not poly for a DD
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 09:47 AM
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Rubber is the way to go, but don't expect them to feel like stock. The rubber they use is not as soft as the OEM mounts. It will feel a bit different from what you're used to.

Also remember that BD gives a 10% forum discount.
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 10:40 PM
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Ok ordered
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 12:32 AM
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Poly mounts will rattle your fillings out of your head.
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 05:32 PM
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I installed Brown Dogs (rubber) a couple of weeks ago, I recall the instructions stating the through-bolts should be tight but loose enough for one or both washers to move slightly by hand. Anyone do what I did and just snug them up or should I back them off a bit so the washers move?
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I installed Brown Dogs (rubber) a couple of weeks ago, I recall the instructions stating the through-bolts should be tight but loose enough for one or both washers to move slightly by hand. Anyone do what I did and just snug them up or should I back them off a bit so the washers move?
I installed mine a couple days ago. I found the sweet spot where I could just barely move one then tightened a ch more. I haven't driven on them yet so no feedback from that.
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 05:59 PM
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I have the rubber ones. They vibrate a bit at idle but nothing bad. I've always driven older vehicles so I don't mind vibrations at all. I just don't want to ever have to deal with motor mounts again and brown dog mounts take care of that.
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 06:36 PM
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I have the rubber ones. They vibrate a bit at idle but nothing bad. I've always driven older vehicles so I don't mind vibrations at all. I just don't want to ever have to deal with motor mounts again and brown dog mounts take care of that.
Me too. I don't mind the small vibration. Let's you know your engines running They are a great company with great customer service.
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by roadraje
I installed Brown Dogs (rubber) a couple of weeks ago, I recall the instructions stating the through-bolts should be tight but loose enough for one or both washers to move slightly by hand. Anyone do what I did and just snug them up or should I back them off a bit so the washers move?
I snugged my rubber ones up during the install and ended up having to loosen them pretty considerably to find the sweet spot. Just drive them for a bit to get a feel for them and adjust as necessary. They will always cause significantly more vibration than stock ones will.
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 08:40 AM
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I have been running the poly ones for a few years now. They are great, but at stated you will definitely feel more vibrations. Mine isn't a DD so I don't mind.
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