Back Yard Solution

[Nyghtshayd]

I have some OEM motor mounts that I need to put in Nyghtshayd.
Does anyone know a way to replace these since I do not have an engine lift?

Thank you.

 

[steve]

Maybe you can use a jack from the bottom and jack up one side at a time.

 

[Roadboss]

Or if you can brace from the top with some chains you could lower the cross member.

 

[95blklsc]

Or if you can brace from the top with some chains you could lower the cross member.

Do this ^^^ I would NOT want to try to change those without the subframe lowered at least 5 or 6 inches. When I changed mine I took the subframe completely out....

 

[DLF]

Buy, rent, borrow, or steal one of these......

OTC 4324

 

[Nyghtshayd]

Or, I could chicken out and send it to my backup mechanic ( ^,^)

I like that tool though, DLF, I'll keep that in mind.

 

[Roadboss]

2" X 4" stacked can do the same also

 

[Nyghtshayd]

Why, YES, that would work too!
Good call Roadboss! :wave022:
I get how to hold the engine up but I don't get how to lift it with the 2 x 4's.

 

[DLF]

Why, YES, that would work too!
Good call Roadboss! :wave022:
I get how to hold the engine up but I don't get how to lift it with the 2 x 4's.

You don't have to lift the engine, just hold it in place while you lower the K-Member.

If you're going to try the '2x4' method, I'd strongly suggest either a 4x4 or at least two 2x4's on edge.

 

[98mark8lsc]

Buy, rent, borrow, or steal one of these......

OTC 4324

One of these days I'm going to make one of those while I'm still at this job.

 

[beerdog]

harbor freight sells one for 60$. I have a HF right by my house and checked it out. It was actually pretty well built. I also used soem Unistrut once. It held fine,but it did bend a little.

 

[budpytko]

If you go get the one at HF, don't forget to print a 20% off coupon from their web site.....

 

[Nyghtshayd]

I gotta get this done before it gets cold...
Like that really matters to me.

Thanks folks!

 

[J]

I did mine with the K member out when I was installing headers....killed two (or three) projects at once.

Without pulling or dropping the member, its a PITA. Also...don't disconnect the suspension when you do it, the k member will just hang there...less work.