'05 Motor Mounts Failed/Failing

05TacoTRD · 12-22-2008, 02:55 PM

I don't know how many of you guys venture over to TTORA or TN but this issue has been getting a lot of attention lately over there. To put it in short, some '05s are having issues with the motor mounts giving in at the frame due to bad welds. I hadn't seen a thread on this so I figured it should be posted. You '05 guys should go check your mounts.

Heres a few of the threads with more details/pics/list of uses whose frames have failed.

'05 Tacoma Motor Mount/Frame Failure List
Cracked Frame 2005 Taco
Motor Mount Ripped From Frame
05 Tacoma Motor Mount (Update)

PackerfanXD · 12-22-2008, 03:50 PM

Interesting...subscribed.

05TacoTRD · 12-22-2008, 06:03 PM

Bump. It would be great if we could get this thread stickyed. This could be real issue.

silverback07 · 12-22-2008, 06:32 PM

That reminds me.. I need to go check mine.

motojunkie96 · 12-22-2008, 09:31 PM

Oh, this is just great to read. I just got my '05 back from a failed front hub at 45K miles, which was luckily covered under warranty. I'll be checking this stuff out ASAP in the morning.

Mark350 · 12-22-2008, 10:06 PM

Is this strictly an 05' problem?

Killer Red Taco · 12-22-2008, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark350

Is this strictly an 05' problem?

No, i've read some 06's are having problems I would check all of the 2nd gens .

sonjay · 12-22-2008, 10:10 PM

Its looks like a shitty design. I mean I'm not an engineer or anything, but there looks like a lot leverage there. Mine check out fine on 05 but I only have 25,000mi.

chris4x4 · 12-23-2008, 05:50 AM

I have been inspecting mine from time to time (2007), and it seems on my frame where the mounts are, there is a gusset inbetween the mount and the frame. Its a much more "beeft" design than whats on the '05 frames, so it leads me to think Toyota or Dana corp (who makes the Tacoma frame) caught the problem an quietly fixed the issue.

chris4x4 · 12-23-2008, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PackerfanXD

Interesting...subscribed.

Matt, when I see you next time, I'll chek out your frame and see if you have anything to worry about.

Dark Knight · 12-23-2008, 06:13 AM

SOB, subscribed and checking asap!

SnoBoarder · 12-23-2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris4x4

I have been inspecting mine from time to time (2007), and it seems on my frame where the mounts are, there is a gusset inbetween the mount and the frame. Its a much more "beeft" design than whats on the '05 frames, so it leads me to think Toyota or Dana corp (who makes the Tacoma frame) caught the problem an quietly fixed the issue.

Chris man, nail on the head.. bravo. Here's a borrowed pic of an 05 Driver's side motor mount and a pic of my 07 Driver's side motor mount. A rather noticeable and calculated difference in the design.

*Updated* Direct Link to Images:
http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/q...sSideMount.jpg
http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/q...SideMount2.jpg

Dark Knight · 12-23-2008, 08:56 AM

are these photos from the bottom looking up?

Jester243 · 12-23-2008, 09:03 AM

subscribed...

chris4x4 · 12-23-2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Knight

are these photos from the bottom looking up?

Yep.

Kilted Chiken · 12-23-2008, 09:47 AM

Thread Stickied.

colvilletacoma · 12-23-2008, 10:29 AM

Most of those posts you guys read from the other forum sites (TTORA, Toyotanation, etc...) were from me. I started the list and I think that picture on this forum from the 05 may be mine. I apperciate Snoboarder getting underneath his truck to look at his mounts! Why would Toyota start to reinforce their welds if there wasnt a problem in their earlier models? Seems like it was something that was fixed quietly as Snoboarder stated and they just tried to cover it up and try to screw us (the consumer) over. Thank again everyone on here!

SnoBoarder · 12-23-2008, 10:33 AM

Chris4x4 spotted the design differences, he's the man and deserves all of the credit on this find... I just wanted to do a quick comparison and get the pics up for others to see. I was rather surprised myself when I saw the design changes. Good luck and we all hope Arbitration will rule in your favor!

05TacoTRD · 12-23-2008, 10:34 AM

I just checked my motor mounts on my '05 and as of right now I don't see any issue. Its very interesting to see how they have changed them on the '07s though. Just goes to show that Toyota is well aware that these trucks are having an issue with the motor mounts.

Welcome to TW Colville. Hopefully Toyota takes care of your truck the way they should.

colvilletacoma · 12-23-2008, 10:40 AM

They almost have no case againist me and Im sure Arbitration will favor on my side due to the fact that he can clearly see that Toyota was aware of the problem and fixed it. Also a Metellurgist hopefully will see the weakened frame due to the poor welds. Now if I could only get Cell4Soul to find his court documents that he won aganist Toyota I would almost 100% set!

12-22-2008, 02:55 PM	#1
05TacoTRD Senior Member Name: Alex Luke Joined: Feb 2008, #4570 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Age: 18 Gender: Guy Posts: 3,386 '05 Prerunner V6 TRD Off Road 2005 Access Cab Automatic 1GR-FE 265/75/16 BFG A/T, All Weather Mats, Sirius Radio, Handheld CB, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Tailgate TSB, Front+Rear Mudflap Delete, Hose Clamp DIY, Dented skid plate, 2FT CB Antenna, trail pin stripes, dented skid plate, rusted and bent towing package, dented bedside, dented rear bumper, dented roof and hood, pin stripe delete	'05 Motor Mounts Failed/Failing I don't know how many of you guys venture over to TTORA or TN but this issue has been getting a lot of attention lately over there. To put it in short, some '05s are having issues with the motor mounts giving in at the frame due to bad welds. I hadn't seen a thread on this so I figured it should be posted. You '05 guys should go check your mounts. Heres a few of the threads with more details/pics/list of uses whose frames have failed. '05 Tacoma Motor Mount/Frame Failure List Cracked Frame 2005 Taco Motor Mount Ripped From Frame 05 Tacoma Motor Mount (Update) __________________ Myspace - Taco Lift FAQ - What I'm listening to

12-22-2008, 03:50 PM	#2
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12-22-2008, 06:03 PM	#3
05TacoTRD Senior Member Name: Alex Luke Joined: Feb 2008, #4570 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Age: 18 Gender: Guy Posts: 3,386 '05 Prerunner V6 TRD Off Road 2005 Access Cab Automatic 1GR-FE 265/75/16 BFG A/T, All Weather Mats, Sirius Radio, Handheld CB, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Tailgate TSB, Front+Rear Mudflap Delete, Hose Clamp DIY, Dented skid plate, 2FT CB Antenna, trail pin stripes, dented skid plate, rusted and bent towing package, dented bedside, dented rear bumper, dented roof and hood, pin stripe delete	Bump. It would be great if we could get this thread stickyed. This could be real issue. __________________ Myspace - Taco Lift FAQ - What I'm listening to

12-22-2008, 06:32 PM	#4
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12-23-2008, 06:13 AM	#11
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12-22-2008, 09:31 PM	#5
motojunkie96 Junior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3537 Posts: 24 05 SR5, 3" suspension, 3" body, 285/75-16 Nitto Grapplers 2005 Double Cab Automatic	Oh, this is just great to read. I just got my '05 back from a failed front hub at 45K miles, which was luckily covered under warranty. I'll be checking this stuff out ASAP in the morning.

12-22-2008, 10:06 PM	#6
Mark350 Member Joined: Dec 2008, #11287 Gender: Male Posts: 30	Is this strictly an 05' problem?

12-22-2008, 10:10 PM	#8
sonjay Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9834 Location: An island in the Pacific Gender: Male Posts: 636 05 Black DC 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic OME 885, Dakars, heated mirrors	Its looks like a shitty design. I mean I'm not an engineer or anything, but there looks like a lot leverage there. Mine check out fine on 05 but I only have 25,000mi.

12-23-2008, 08:56 AM	#13
Dark Knight 4x4 in uppercase = $x$ Name: Bruce Wayne of coarse.. Joined: Jul 2008, #8006 Location: Tennessee Mountains Gender: Male Posts: 3,680 Black 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Skyjacker Platinum Coilovers, Skyjacker rear leafs, FJ TRD SE wheels, 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Deleted N-Fab Light Bar, Piaa 520 Smr Driving Lights, Piaa 510 Ion Crystal Fog Lights, Yakima Rack, Extang Solid Fold Tonneau, Bestop Canopy, TRD Exhaust, TRD CAI, Kenwood DNX5120 Navi, Fog Light Mod, Driving Light Mod, BHLM, Scanguage II on Blendmount, TC uca's, VIAIR OBA, Shrockworks Rock Sliders	are these photos from the bottom looking up? __________________ 84 pickup 4x4 \| need Aussie locker (toyota 8") 05 Tacoma

12-23-2008, 10:29 AM	#17
colvilletacoma Senior Member Joined: Dec 2008, #11836 Location: Central Washington Gender: Male Posts: 149 Toyota Tacoma 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 OME 886 Coils, Bilstein 5100's in Front, Tuff Country in Rear, Custom Racks with winch built in	Most of those posts you guys read from the other forum sites (TTORA, Toyotanation, etc...) were from me. I started the list and I think that picture on this forum from the 05 may be mine. I apperciate Snoboarder getting underneath his truck to look at his mounts! Why would Toyota start to reinforce their welds if there wasnt a problem in their earlier models? Seems like it was something that was fixed quietly as Snoboarder stated and they just tried to cover it up and try to screw us (the consumer) over. Thank again everyone on here!

12-23-2008, 10:33 AM	#18
SnoBoarder Lactic Acid and Adrenaline Junkie Joined: Nov 2008, #10455 Location: PA Gender: Male Posts: 180 07 Silver 4x4 6-speed, Lifted, Rear Locker 2007 Double Cab Manual 1GR-FE / 6-speed MT RA60F Front and Rear Kennesaw Bumpers, Icon Front Coilovers, Dakar Rear Leafs with OME-N182 Rear Shocks, 17x9 DC-1's -12mm, 33x12.5 MTZ's, Demello Heavy Duty Sliders, 1-Piece Drive Shaft, Swaybar Removed, TireGate Flat Mount Spare Carrier, Fuel and Water Jerry Cans, 48 Hi-Lift, Recovery Strap, Fire Extinguisher, On-Board Air, Bed Snowboard Rack, Bed Bike Rack, Aux Ipod Input, Sirius Sat Radio with Aux PreAmplifier, Cobra CB with Wx Weather and custom overhead console mount, Wilson Flex 3 antenna custom adapted to OEM location, AR1A FM/AM splitter.	Chris4x4 spotted the design differences, he's the man and deserves all of the credit on this find... I just wanted to do a quick comparison and get the pics up for others to see. I was rather surprised myself when I saw the design changes. Good luck and we all hope Arbitration will rule in your favor! __________________ Daily: 07 Tacoma DC 4x4 6 speed, Kennesaw Bumpers, Icon Front, Dakar Rear, 33x12.5 MTZ's, 17x9 DC-1's and lots of cool mods. Trail Rig: 85 4Runner, 5.29's, Rear Aussie, 37" SSR's, 15x8 Krawlers

12-23-2008, 10:34 AM	#19
05TacoTRD Senior Member Name: Alex Luke Joined: Feb 2008, #4570 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Age: 18 Gender: Guy Posts: 3,386 '05 Prerunner V6 TRD Off Road 2005 Access Cab Automatic 1GR-FE 265/75/16 BFG A/T, All Weather Mats, Sirius Radio, Handheld CB, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Tailgate TSB, Front+Rear Mudflap Delete, Hose Clamp DIY, Dented skid plate, 2FT CB Antenna, trail pin stripes, dented skid plate, rusted and bent towing package, dented bedside, dented rear bumper, dented roof and hood, pin stripe delete	I just checked my motor mounts on my '05 and as of right now I don't see any issue. Its very interesting to see how they have changed them on the '07s though. Just goes to show that Toyota is well aware that these trucks are having an issue with the motor mounts. Welcome to TW Colville. Hopefully Toyota takes care of your truck the way they should. __________________ Myspace - Taco Lift FAQ - What I'm listening to

12-23-2008, 10:40 AM	#20
colvilletacoma Senior Member Joined: Dec 2008, #11836 Location: Central Washington Gender: Male Posts: 149 Toyota Tacoma 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 OME 886 Coils, Bilstein 5100's in Front, Tuff Country in Rear, Custom Racks with winch built in	They almost have no case againist me and Im sure Arbitration will favor on my side due to the fact that he can clearly see that Toyota was aware of the problem and fixed it. Also a Metellurgist hopefully will see the weakened frame due to the poor welds. Now if I could only get Cell4Soul to find his court documents that he won aganist Toyota I would almost 100% set!

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