- Joined
- Aug 14, 2007
- Messages
- 505
- Reaction score
- 3
- Points
- 18
- Location
- Tooele, UT
- Vehicle Year
- 1990
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.3
- Transmission
- Manual
So, we decided to build something different... As stated we don't want to go through the PAIN of chainging stock 2.3 style mounts ever again. So after looking at builds online, I decided to build some bushing style mounts. Sort of like this... Only better.
Well, we will still use the plates that attach to the frame and the ones that attach to the motor. Last year we bought 2 2" bushings from Suicidedoors.com. THese are 2" wide, 2"OD .25 wall DOM sleeves with poly bushings and sleeves to accept 9/16" bolts. Also bought 4 tabs that made of .25" plate. I'll need to cut the tabs down, as the whole replacement needs to be 3" tall... So first thing I did, sliced some 2" square in half and ground out the inside cut edges so the DOM would be a tighter fit, and then welded the DOM to the square. I finished by grinding the welds smooth...
The square edges will be welded to the frame side mounts, and the tabs will be welded to the motor side plates.
Next step for these is to test fit the motor back in and then tack the parts together, rip them back out and finish weld and paint...