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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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motor mounts

as for putting in new motor mounts, there is hardly any room to work with, do I have to tear down the front suspension? or is there another way to do this??

I'm just trying to bolt the mounts to the frame. there isn't any room to get the nuts/bolts in there at all. The old came off easy since they were rusted to the frame.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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From: 62656
Car: 1991 S10 pickup 2700lbs
Engine: 4.3L Z TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08 7.625"
you put them on the same way they came off, through the cutout in the cradle by the lower arms


same deal

its fun
been there done it a bunch of times, its so much easier without an engine in the way however

good luck
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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I uesd an assortment of extensions ,swivels and expletives. It can be done by one person without tearing apart the suspension. It helps to put the bolt in from the bottom when you reinstall them.
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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I could wire the bolts then pull them up I will try that should work thanks every one
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