Any tips for getting the spacer plates in and still getting the holes to line up? I’m doing mine one side at a time and when I lower the engine back down the holes don’t line up quite right. Edit: just read your comments on one of the comments here and I’m going to try loosening up everything so I can get a little more movement as I try to install
@@ericschulte1853 I'm finishing a rebuild on my 7.25 IFS front differential. Therefore, I have not driven the van, yet! Crush sleeve and backlash tomorrow....Test drive Wednesday!
That sucked! I had the front differential out and it was still a PITA! The top 15mm bolt, especially on the passenger side, was extremely challenging! Trying to get the threads started with the 1/4" plate between the frame and clam shell was tough! Just knowing that I have poly inserts and how burly they are, gives me peace of mind! I may have a noticeable vibration while at a stop light, but I also have 315K miles on the van...not sure if they are related. At the end of the day, I'm relieved that I have plenty of space between the Axle tube and Oil pan! Therefore, Success!....You did that 3 times? You are hardcore and have a lot of Patience! THANKS
Yes! It's been more than a year since I went back to rubber and added these plate spacers and they are still working perfect. I haven't had to give any thoughts to a sagging engine resting on the front axle.
Sorry to pester you about this again, but one more question. I know you switched back to engine mounts with rubber bushings but it wasn't clear which trans mount you went with. Are you running the energy suspension poly mounts or did you switch to a rubber transmission mount also? Thanks a ton!
I'll just keep this thread going in case anyone else follows along. I've been working on this job for the last few evenings and I've got the plates and new passenger side mount in but I can't get the center bolt holes to line up for the new mount on spacers on the driver's side with the stock engine brackets. I'm using two spacer plates per side like you recommended and the AC Delco rubber mounts. I noticed that you used the trans dapt ones, not sure if that would make much difference v the ones in using. With the decrease in distance between mounts that the plates create, how did you get everything to line up? Did you use the stock engine brackets or aftermarket? Thanks for helping out with this!
Lowering the front axle a little bit would be nice, but likely would cause the front drive shaft to rub the transmission cross member. Also there is complexity to making drop brackets for the differential mount points that would be too big of an obstacle. Thanks for watching!
From the Summit Racing website. "Trans-Dapt Performance Products 4217" is the mount kit I used in conjunction with the spacer plates. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the advice...going to do the same but already received the Prothane 7-521 motor mounts in addition to the Anchor trans mount. We shall see!
Thanks Very Much!! Been looking for an answer for a long time.
glad to help. Mine are still trouble-free two years later!
I have modified 3 inch motor mount brackets installed!!
Any tips for getting the spacer plates in and still getting the holes to line up? I’m doing mine one side at a time and when I lower the engine back down the holes don’t line up quite right.
Edit: just read your comments on one of the comments here and I’m going to try loosening up everything so I can get a little more movement as I try to install
LOL, after watching the video again, now I know why I purchased 2 pair.....only used 1 pair! Thought I made a mistake buying 2! HAHA!!
How did it turn out for you? -Eric
@@ericschulte1853 I'm finishing a rebuild on my 7.25 IFS front differential. Therefore, I have not driven the van, yet! Crush sleeve and backlash tomorrow....Test drive Wednesday!
That sucked! I had the front differential out and it was still a PITA! The top 15mm bolt, especially on the passenger side, was extremely challenging! Trying to get the threads started with the 1/4" plate between the frame and clam shell was tough! Just knowing that I have poly inserts and how burly they are, gives me peace of mind!
I may have a noticeable vibration while at a stop light, but I also have 315K miles on the van...not sure if they are related. At the end of the day, I'm relieved that I have plenty of space between the Axle tube and Oil pan! Therefore, Success!....You did that 3 times? You are hardcore and have a lot of Patience! THANKS
Hey @ericschulte1853 , now that you've had some time with this setup, are you still liking it?
Yes! It's been more than a year since I went back to rubber and added these plate spacers and they are still working perfect. I haven't had to give any thoughts to a sagging engine resting on the front axle.
@@ericschulte1853 awesome, thanks for sharing!
Sorry to pester you about this again, but one more question. I know you switched back to engine mounts with rubber bushings but it wasn't clear which trans mount you went with. Are you running the energy suspension poly mounts or did you switch to a rubber transmission mount also? Thanks a ton!
No a bother at all! Rubber trans as well.
I'll just keep this thread going in case anyone else follows along. I've been working on this job for the last few evenings and I've got the plates and new passenger side mount in but I can't get the center bolt holes to line up for the new mount on spacers on the driver's side with the stock engine brackets. I'm using two spacer plates per side like you recommended and the AC Delco rubber mounts. I noticed that you used the trans dapt ones, not sure if that would make much difference v the ones in using. With the decrease in distance between mounts that the plates create, how did you get everything to line up? Did you use the stock engine brackets or aftermarket? Thanks for helping out with this!
Why not drop the axle housing to offset any negative cv shaft angles from suspension lift, or does the t case drive shaft prevent this?
Lowering the front axle a little bit would be nice, but likely would cause the front drive shaft to rub the transmission cross member. Also there is complexity to making drop brackets for the differential mount points that would be too big of an obstacle. Thanks for watching!
I think i'm going to do this and also fill the new motor mount voids with window weld.
Would love to offroad with you bro
Thank you for this! Where do you end up getting your mounts from ?
From the Summit Racing website. "Trans-Dapt Performance Products 4217" is the mount kit I used in conjunction with the spacer plates. Thanks for watching!
Thanks!
Is there a particular reason you went with this specific one (technically for S-10) versus the others that come up for Astro?@@ericschulte1853