Nicely done! The only thing I have done differently is just to only disconnect one wishbone at a time; the other one will keep the one you are working on in place, which will be extra helpful for anyone that has a bad lower engine/transmission mount they don't know about.
My pass mount bracket snapped by the manifold so i only have 1 for now 🙊 but this helped it out 05 lacrosse 06 grand prix both victims of the snapped bracket
kinda wished i used some grease on one of mine, i got the bushing in, it didnt want to go all the way in and be flush with the metal lip, but in the end i got the bushing in and the metal sleeve in, and the sleeve opening doesnt line up with the mounting holes for the engine, would i have to disassemble the bushing and try again?
I would like to see a video with links about strut tower braces. Have decided to do some minor mods on my 2002 GTP. I am thinking cold air, TPS mod, and PCM flash. I don't want a massive power increase, just more responsiveness. I was not aware of the poly dogbones before.
Chicken Foundation no. he has the stiffest top mounts set up before vibration is added. flipped mounts with poly dog bones. the last thing he can do (unless he's already done it) is get solid rubber lower engine mount. after that you're maxed out in stiffness before vibration is added.
My transmission fluid temp has been getting high, yesterday went up to 230, just serviced it last month level is correct, color is correct; everything is rt but that can you give me some advice,need to replace the LT drive axle could that have something to do with it...dumb question I know...
Use a Silicon Grease, it's safe for Polyurethane. Energy Suspension(the mfg of these bushings from ZZP) sells a silicone grease specifically for Polyurethane bushings. It's called Formula 5 Prelube. You can get it at O'Reilly Auto parts. If you can't get any, a quality Lithium grease will work as well. Do not use Petroleum based lubes on Polyurethane bushing. It will soften the them relatively quickly. I speak from experience when I first tried Poly bushing out 20 years ago and ignored the warning on the package. Energy Suspension Rep was like "You did WHAT!?"
Nicely done! The only thing I have done differently is just to only disconnect one wishbone at a time; the other one will keep the one you are working on in place, which will be extra helpful for anyone that has a bad lower engine/transmission mount they don't know about.
That does help also if the car is on a hill or something. It was pretty easy in this case to move the engine by hand though.
My pass mount bracket snapped by the manifold so i only have 1 for now 🙊 but this helped it out 05 lacrosse 06 grand prix both victims of the snapped bracket
Update easy 2 install also have 04 impala ls with Dorman bracket black Friday n Cyber Monday cheers m8
@@SalemDoyle this will work on my 2002 Buick Regal as well?
Just ordered all ZZP mounts, time to do mine. Thanks for the video
I had to chuckle at the snap on electric ratchet and then a crescent wrench for back up lol
Ok, just saw the link in the one video for the polies...tanks 4 putting in
Great video im doing mine soon too.
Awesome mod! I need to get these.
Thank you. My 07 Lacrosse is sure gonna loose the jitters now!
kinda wished i used some grease on one of mine, i got the bushing in, it didnt want to go all the way in and be flush with the metal lip, but in the end i got the bushing in and the metal sleeve in, and the sleeve opening doesnt line up with the mounting holes for the engine, would i have to disassemble the bushing and try again?
Nice easy install
Yeah, went well, big improvement too
@@SalemDoyle are those the stock mounts or shorter dog bones?
Great video. How are these bushings holding out after they were installed?
So far holding up great
@@SalemDoyle good to know. Will you do a follow up video or a performance video?
I may do an update soon.
@@SalemDoyle great looking forward to it.
I just received mine and installed them using marine grease. Big difference compared to stock on the dog bone bushings.
I would like to see a video with links about strut tower braces. Have decided to do some minor mods on my 2002 GTP. I am thinking cold air, TPS mod, and PCM flash. I don't want a massive power increase, just more responsiveness. I was not aware of the poly dogbones before.
i may get around to strut braces eventually. but tightening up the mounts deffinantly helps with responsiveness
Cool!
Will it cause vibrations?
Chicken Foundation no. he has the stiffest top mounts set up before vibration is added. flipped mounts with poly dog bones. the last thing he can do (unless he's already done it) is get solid rubber lower engine mount. after that you're maxed out in stiffness before vibration is added.
Its very hard for me to move the engine forward to connect the engine mount bracket and the dogbone. Any suggestions?
A pry bar helps. Have the car in neutral
You're not getting the Poly bushings for the bigger motor mounts?
Once they are in stock again
My transmission fluid temp has been getting high, yesterday went up to 230, just serviced it last month level is correct, color is correct; everything is rt but that can you give me some advice,need to replace the LT drive axle could that have something to do with it...dumb question I know...
Adding a cooler may help but could be signs of trans or torque converter problems
@@SalemDoyle thanks, any sugestions on witch cooler I should try?
Tru cool makes some good ones
Is there a poly bushing for the other side of the W-bone?
Yes. Zzp has them
Those are nice. But actually, I just ordered factory type. And they are one piece.
They are, but not as stiff as the poly ones
@@SalemDoyle I'll see how it goes.
I don't drive it much.
I'd be afraid of that grease eating the urethane!!!
Use a Silicon Grease, it's safe for Polyurethane. Energy Suspension(the mfg of these bushings from ZZP) sells a silicone grease specifically for Polyurethane bushings. It's called Formula 5 Prelube. You can get it at O'Reilly Auto parts. If you can't get any, a quality Lithium grease will work as well. Do not use Petroleum based lubes on Polyurethane bushing. It will soften the them relatively quickly. I speak from experience when I first tried Poly bushing out 20 years ago and ignored the warning on the package. Energy Suspension Rep was like "You did WHAT!?"