2nd Gen 4.0L V6 Tacoma fabricated solid motor mounts for sale

These don't change the inherent strength of that area. They prevent less whipping action. So less induced force or load to the problematic area.

The DMZ gussets are insurance regardless of the style of engine mounts used.

 

ok cool, thanks for the heads up

 

Would you say the same on the engine mounts? I followed the same advice and did it before installing. Got it on metal to metal then a bit more after. It will keeping if you keep cranking it.

 

Got my engine and trans all setup. was a bit of a pain but was able to get all installed without removing any extra stuff. Only thing we did was drop the front diff a bit. You can work the drivers side mount out if it’s dropped enough. Also did it without separating the 2 halves. That may have helped but we had already removed the frame side bolts. Engine bolts were torqued to spec most of the frame side and good and tight couldn’t get the wrench in there. Tossed on some thread checker for later viewing (pardon the mess we were over it by that point)

Thanks to @Bonzen for the Sunday responses and @Athlaos for some additional tips. Had a buddy help. Usually solo wrenching but def nice to have an extra hand.

 

I'm sure adding frame perch tower area strength wouldnt hurt. But once you replace the actual motor mounts with mine, there is no more rebound and slide hammer effect of the motor to the frame, so its very unlikely you will have any further issues.

 

What are your impressions now, after driving it for a few days?

 

Just sent a DM on IG. Fingers cross OP happens to have a set laying around.

 

Phew, all caught up. Ordered the motor mounts from him via IG, will be here in a few weeks.

To make sure I'm tracking, you support the engine from the oil pan with a block of wood or something similar to distribute the load. Then just unbolt the old mount and bolt on the new one, one side at a time. For extra clearance for us 4x4 folks, unbolt the front two diff mounts to let the diff drop a bit.

 

I know what he's going to say, "It's a totally a different vehicle now with much more confident put down to the ground."

 

ha partially. I would say it feels like it's putting down more power but the truck doesn't feel a ton faster but only had some limited time on it. The initial hookup is solid though that is def noticeable. I also recently added archive hangars and cross brace.

I need some more time on it to say for certain. I am getting some axles wrap in the rear so the leaf pack has to go (new one on order).

For anyone concerned with feeling. There is some slight vibration but not much it will come down to the end-user and how comfortable they are. You race truck parts its race truck parts. When driving it's not noticeable. The truck does sound a big difference from nothing soaking up the vibrations and the overall drive train does feel more solid.

Need more time but install was not too bad just a pain getting the drivers side out.

 

Oh you are much heavier then I am, so the profound effect will be a little more subdued on yours then it was for mine. I forgot about that.

 

yah.. Right now the truck is about 800lbs lighter (no skids, spare, gear) but still heavy. It would be nice to be closer to stock weights. This truck would be even more fun.

 

It is fun close to stock weight.

 

Is this right?

 

Pretty much You would unbolt both and remove if you do it this way. When mounting back on mount the passenger side than the driver's side engine side first. I had the lower part partially on but if you do that keeps it very loose. The passenger side has a lot of room to work in. When both are unbolted the passenger side will sit higher.

 

Gotcha. So to make sure I follow, you're saying unbolt both engine mounts at once, then put on the new passenger side and then the new driver's side.

 

Correct once both are unbolted (supported by the pan), you can remove it up so you can remove both mounts.

Apologies, correction install the driver's side first, then the passenger side. I was thinking about its opposite. You have more room to adjust with the passenger side, so doing that second worked well for us. Since all the weight tends to tilt the driver's side that would be done first.

 

This is what I did. Three times.

 

Sounds like you’re a pro if you want to come do mine.

 

Good thing I have perfected my teleportation technique.