Transmission mount: OEM or brick and mortar aftermarket?
#1
Transmission mount: OEM or brick and mortar aftermarket?
I'll be doing a clutch, rear main and heavy flywheel swap in my '91 4x4 pickup. On-road/highway use only, not a wheeler or a mudder. Rarely sees 4WD.
Can anyone comment on aftermarket tranny mounts? Do they hold up?
I've been going OEM for most things on this truck but $175 for OEM vs. $50 for a Moog (or NAPA) is a considerable difference.
Can anyone comment on aftermarket tranny mounts? Do they hold up?
I've been going OEM for most things on this truck but $175 for OEM vs. $50 for a Moog (or NAPA) is a considerable difference.
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I have had bad luck with aftermarket. All the ones I have had the misfortune of using have a center bolt that is simply a thin washer tack welded on the end of the bolt instead of a one piece bolt like oem. Twice this washer had bent and pulled through the rubber. If you use aftermarket at least use the oem bolt.
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I put a twin stick in my '85 a while back...the stock mount was so flexible it allowed the twin stick to hit the tunnel. Went with a Marlin Crawler mount, it solved the problem.
https://www.marlincrawler.com/armor/...ember-mount-hd
Seems like one of the rare cases where aftermarket design is better than stock. Ditto for the twin sticks-access to 2L is a game changer for me. The mount only works with gear driven t-cases.
https://www.marlincrawler.com/armor/...ember-mount-hd
Seems like one of the rare cases where aftermarket design is better than stock. Ditto for the twin sticks-access to 2L is a game changer for me. The mount only works with gear driven t-cases.
#4
I went aftermarket several years ago on my 22re and tranny mounts. They seem to be a lot more rigid than OEM and boy does my pickup rattle when idling! LOL
On the plus side, I don't get as much drivetrain torquing and vibration when going in reverse up a grade.
On the plus side, I don't get as much drivetrain torquing and vibration when going in reverse up a grade.
#5
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the oem mount is the best riding mount youll find. i have tried aftermarket once, the holes did not line up well and it didnt conform like it was suppose to. i ordered an oem one from marlin and they accidentally sent me their HD mount so i just installed it anyways. it fits great but i dont recommend it for daily driving, it adds road vibration. i vote spend the extra coin for an oem one that will last another 30 years.
#6
I ended up with one of these from YotaShop
Hopefully it works out okay. The guy seemed to think it would be fine
Hopefully it works out okay. The guy seemed to think it would be fine
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