bushing help

mike20

A.T.R Offroad
Location
SLC Utah
i was looking at my xj the other day and noticed that my motor and tranny mounts are gone, im going to replace them soon but ive never delt with bushings like this so my question is do i spend the extra money and go with polyurethane or just keep them stock? ive heard that going with polyurethane is a lot stronger but you will also get a lot more engine noise... is this true?
 

Herzog

somewhat damaged
Admin
Location
Wyoming
Go with Mountain Off-Road Enterprises Bomb proof motor mounts. I put them in my XJ (when I had it) about 10 years ago and I'm still using the exact same ones for mounts in my buggy (previous and new build).

I don't remember them being so expensive but they have certainly been worth it! They also use rubber (clevite) bushing instead of poly.

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http://www.mountainoffroad.com/_e/M...BombProof_Motor_Mount_Kit_for_YJ_TJ_LJ_XJ.htm
 

mesha

By endurance we conquer
Location
A.F.
I did a poly trans mount in my TJ years ago. It transferred way more to the stick, but it also took a lot of the slop out.
 

benjy

Rarely wrenches
Supporting Member
Location
Moab
Go with Mountain Off-Road Enterprises Bomb proof motor mounts. I put them in my XJ (when I had it) about 10 years ago and I'm still using the exact same ones for mounts in my buggy (previous and new build).

I don't remember them being so expensive but they have certainly been worth it! They also use rubber (clevite) bushing instead of poly.
http://www.mountainoffroad.com/_e/M...BombProof_Motor_Mount_Kit_for_YJ_TJ_LJ_XJ.htm

Thanks for the tip, Shane. Just ordered a set. I've been meaning to take care of this :)
 

Herzog

somewhat damaged
Admin
Location
Wyoming
eek. there are about 5 other companies that make HD mounts that are MUCH cheaper.

Brown dog offroad

iron man offroad

are just two

I was surprised at the cost. Honestly I wouldn't have paid that much way back when I got them so I'm betting they were way under that. Who knows.

They would be pretty easy to DIY as well. Just have to source the tube (2.25" ID) and the spacers.
 

N-Smooth

Smooth Gang Founding Member
Location
UT
went with more's 2 years ago on my xj and put some on my buddie's xj about a year ago as well. wouldn't do it any other way. brown dog makes nice stuff but yeah they are poly and you'll get even more vibes. their engine side mounts are sick though, it's crazy but people really break them.

i paid like $125 for my mounts, have they gone up?
 

I Lean

Mbryson's hairdresser
Vendor
Location
Utah
thanks everyone for your help and opinions, i want to go with those M.O.R.E mounts but they are expensive although im one of the people who believe in you get what you pay for.

here's a like to the ironman mounts
http://www.ironman4x4fab.com/Jeep_Motor_Mounts/XJ_MM.html

Ah, I see...I was looking here instead: http://www.ironmanoffroad.com/ Looks like ironman uses poly as well.

xj_nate said:
went with more's 2 years ago on my xj and put some on my buddie's xj about a year ago as well. wouldn't do it any other way. brown dog makes nice stuff but yeah they are poly and you'll get even more vibes. their engine side mounts are sick though, it's crazy but people really break them.

i paid like $125 for my mounts, have they gone up?

They're $139 normally, but show "on sale" for $111 right now. They also have the neat/big block brackets, but they're $200. :eek:
 

mbryson

.......a few dollars more
Supporting Member
I vote for this as well. Served my XJ well.

Go with Mountain Off-Road Enterprises Bomb proof motor mounts. I put them in my XJ (when I had it) about 10 years ago and I'm still using the exact same ones for mounts in my buggy (previous and new build).

I don't remember them being so expensive but they have certainly been worth it! They also use rubber (clevite) bushing instead of poly.

_1265352318.jpg

http://www.mountainoffroad.com/_e/M...BombProof_Motor_Mount_Kit_for_YJ_TJ_LJ_XJ.htm
 

Chevycrew

Well-Known Member
Location
WVC, UT
I guess after shipping the brown dog are $25 cheaper, not exactly MUCH cheaper, but every penny helps this time of year.
 
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