The rear should not need reinforcement. I had front R mount repaired with the
body in the car with a fender washer welded under the frame bridge and the
bracket repaired. I did not have it boxed in as I was close to swapping frames
and didn't want to go to the additional expense. Make sure your mounting
rubber is not too old, too. If it gets worn, more torque is transferred to the
mounts, increasing the stress.
Andy
CD6521L
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Hurley [SMTP:hurls@world.std.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 12:12 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net; hurls@world.std.com
Subject: Strengthening Differential Mounts
Hello,
I may be falling into Shipwrights Disease (I'm very curious about the
origin of this phrase - anybody have knowledge about it?), but when I
removed my exhaust system I took the opportunity to look closely at my diff
mounts. The front mounts have not been strengthened. This leads to several
questions:
Can the front mount strengthening plates be welded in with the body on the
car? If so does anyone know of someone in the Boston area who can perform
this work?
Do the rear mounts need any strengthening?
Thanks in advance to all - this is a great list.
Ciao,
Jim Hurley "Life is too short for a backfire!"
'75 TR6
'83 F350 4 Door
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