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Broken Motor Mount Bracket

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by chefjohn, Feb 4, 2022.

  1. Feb 4, 2022 at 8:23 PM
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    chefjohn

    chefjohn [OP] New Member

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    I replaced both my motor mounts and hardware with OEM Toyota after breaking my passenger side mount.
    Shortly after I broke the hardware on both mounts at the same time and had to trailer to the shop to have new hardware installed, motor mounts were still in good shape.
    I did however crack the bracket that is welded to the frame (photo attached)
    Currently I'm using a large washer but I can see the spider cracks forming.
    It would be too tight to fully cut the bracket and replace with a new one without removing the engine, any suggestions?893BB96A-1E2C-4DB5-BBD1-907A87406BC1.jpg
     
  2. Feb 4, 2022 at 8:27 PM
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    :eek:
    Toyota denied my warranty for my rack and pinion because of this. :annoyed:
     
  3. Feb 4, 2022 at 8:30 PM
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    Did you end up welding a new bracket or sell the problem child?
     
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  4. Feb 4, 2022 at 8:32 PM
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    I still have the problem child.
     
  5. Feb 5, 2022 at 6:32 AM
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Why did you start a new thread just curious?

    Yes indeed you have something really off you keep breaking hardware .

    Do you drive like your trying to win a off road race all the time??

    Pulling the engine might be the only way to figure out the real problem and do the job right.

    Till the cause of the problem is found it will just keep breaking .

    Good luck.
     
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  6. Feb 5, 2022 at 4:06 PM
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    USMILRET

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    It is possible to repair that motor mount but you must remove the engine to access it. A good mig welder who can add some metal, a gusset ect. I am a doubter that you can drive it like a banshee any longer.
     
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  7. Feb 16, 2022 at 6:07 AM
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    I was curious how this played out .I wondered what the cause was.

    Op has not been back
     

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