I updated this on 3/7/09 after installing the 2nd Generation Dogbone style mount.
Dogbone:
The Dogbone mount is a really nice looking piece. Really nice welds, and very nice powdercoating job.
Install is the same as the 2 piece model.
Need:
17mm + (2, at least 1 that is deep)19mm sockets.
Torque Wrench
Good to have:
Lithium grease
Rubber hammer.
The crossmember side of the mount is pretty tricky to get in. The bushing is slightly larger than the crossmember's space. So that is where the lithium grease can come in handy. It takes some muscle to get it lined up but can be done.
I took off the bracket on the transmission to get the transmission side of the mount in, just saves a lot of headaches wrestling with it. I suppose it doesn't matter which way it goes but I put the nut on the driver's side.
Torqued down both bolts to 75ft-lbs this time.
The vibrations were a little less than the 2 piece so far.
2 piece:
Install was pretty easy once you figure out the best way to put everything back together.
-Good to have a buddy there to help you.
-Have a Jack supporting the tranny next to the motor mount bracket thats on the tranny, not on it (because you will need to remove it)
-Undo the bolts for the Motormount (17mm on both sides)
-Going to have to take the bracket it off to get the motor mount out. 3 19mm bolts. Should have a breaker bar.
-Put the Medieval mount on, with the bracket off still. Put the bolt through the body side and thread it on loosely.
-Put the engine side bolt on. Might need a buddy to help you move the motor around to get it to line up.
-I tightned the engine side down to 80lbs-ft and the body side to about 65lbs.
After you get everything all buttoned back up and down on the ground, start it up. make sure there isn't any weird noises or whatever. Then take it for a ride to see how it is!
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I downloaded an iphone app yesterday because I knew I was going to install it today. The app is Seismometer and it acts like a Seismograph. Its not super scientific or anything but it costs $.99 and I wanted to compare the vibrations to stock.
--Stock cold start: ------------------Medieval (1st Gen)Cold Start (very first start):
Medieval Dogbone:
It looks terrible but it isn't at all. Just barely noticeable. The app is pretty sensitive.
Stock Idle: -------------------------- Medieval Idle:
Medieval Dogbone:
The vibrations are barely noticeable at idle like I said. And you can feel vibs a little more when first starting out in 1st or reverse. 2nd gear shift is super smooth, I used to have a tiny bit of trouble when it was cold. Everything else is really smooth as well. Low RPMs (2000 and below) in higher gears like 5-6th there's a bit of vibrations but its mostly just a bit of noise.
Aside from starting out, most of the "vibrations" are mostly resonance from the engine - like it sounds a bit louder and only a tiny bit of vibs.
Overall I have super pleased with the purchase, I was worried because I didn't want to have vibrations in the cabin.
A+
Dogbone:
The Dogbone mount is a really nice looking piece. Really nice welds, and very nice powdercoating job.
Install is the same as the 2 piece model.
Need:
17mm + (2, at least 1 that is deep)19mm sockets.
Torque Wrench
Good to have:
Lithium grease
Rubber hammer.
The crossmember side of the mount is pretty tricky to get in. The bushing is slightly larger than the crossmember's space. So that is where the lithium grease can come in handy. It takes some muscle to get it lined up but can be done.
I took off the bracket on the transmission to get the transmission side of the mount in, just saves a lot of headaches wrestling with it. I suppose it doesn't matter which way it goes but I put the nut on the driver's side.
Torqued down both bolts to 75ft-lbs this time.
The vibrations were a little less than the 2 piece so far.
2 piece:
Install was pretty easy once you figure out the best way to put everything back together.
-Good to have a buddy there to help you.
-Have a Jack supporting the tranny next to the motor mount bracket thats on the tranny, not on it (because you will need to remove it)
-Undo the bolts for the Motormount (17mm on both sides)
-Going to have to take the bracket it off to get the motor mount out. 3 19mm bolts. Should have a breaker bar.
-Put the Medieval mount on, with the bracket off still. Put the bolt through the body side and thread it on loosely.
-Put the engine side bolt on. Might need a buddy to help you move the motor around to get it to line up.
-I tightned the engine side down to 80lbs-ft and the body side to about 65lbs.
After you get everything all buttoned back up and down on the ground, start it up. make sure there isn't any weird noises or whatever. Then take it for a ride to see how it is!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
I downloaded an iphone app yesterday because I knew I was going to install it today. The app is Seismometer and it acts like a Seismograph. Its not super scientific or anything but it costs $.99 and I wanted to compare the vibrations to stock.
--Stock cold start: ------------------Medieval (1st Gen)Cold Start (very first start):
Medieval Dogbone:
It looks terrible but it isn't at all. Just barely noticeable. The app is pretty sensitive.
Stock Idle: -------------------------- Medieval Idle:
Medieval Dogbone:
The vibrations are barely noticeable at idle like I said. And you can feel vibs a little more when first starting out in 1st or reverse. 2nd gear shift is super smooth, I used to have a tiny bit of trouble when it was cold. Everything else is really smooth as well. Low RPMs (2000 and below) in higher gears like 5-6th there's a bit of vibrations but its mostly just a bit of noise.
Aside from starting out, most of the "vibrations" are mostly resonance from the engine - like it sounds a bit louder and only a tiny bit of vibs.
Overall I have super pleased with the purchase, I was worried because I didn't want to have vibrations in the cabin.
A+
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