Sierra Transfer case mounts

[sierrajim]

Two weekends ago i busted the 1.3ltr transfer case rubber mount, left hand side with the forwards motion torque.

I replaced it with a 1.0ltr mount, much stronger. Rather than being a rubber block with plates bonded to it like the 1.3 it is a rubber bush with a sleeve and a full length bolt. Much stronger.

I only had the time to replace the busted mount and left the two right hand ones alone (reverse torque) thinking that i don't reverse as much as i drive forward and that there are two mounts to spread the load.

Well last weekend (Boxing day) i busted the two right hand mounts.

Will be changing them tomorrow for the superior 1.0ltr mounts.

The mounting arms are already braced (this was done during the build up). Is there anything else that i should do to the mountings whilst i'm at it?

I've seen the transfer case buckets that they have in the US. Was thinking of something like that. But it's a lot of setup for just one.

Jim

[Damo]

Two weekends ago i busted the 1.3ltr transfer case rubber mount, left hand side with the forwards motion torque.

I replaced it with a 1.0ltr mount, much stronger. Rather than being a rubber block with plates bonded to it like the 1.3 it is a rubber bush with a sleeve and a full length bolt. Much stronger.

I only had the time to replace the busted mount and left the two right hand ones alone (reverse torque) thinking that i don't reverse as much as i drive forward and that there are two mounts to spread the load.

Well last weekend (Boxing day) i busted the two right hand mounts.

Will be changing them tomorrow for the superior 1.0ltr mounts.

The mounting arms are already braced (this was done during the build up). Is there anything else that i should do to the mountings whilst i'm at it?

I've seen the transfer case buckets that they have in the US. Was thinking of something like that. But it's a lot of setup for just one.

Jim

Got any pics of the 1.0 mounts? I've never seen one b4.

[christover1]

mine were 1.o mounts, but after they were past it, finding replacements got difficult...so after using a home made mont and then breaking a few 1.3 mounts, decided to use sierra engine mounts for the t-case...had the added advantage of lifting the case, too....they still break occassionaly, but only when I land the case on a rock or similar.
In some auto shops I have seen many mounts that could be used, worth a hunt. christover

[bazooked]

i have this problem alot, breakin mounts, i just cut of the threads on the 1.3 mounts drill them out and bolt them straight thru, be warned use nyloc nuts as they can vibrate loose!

[Rhett]

mub4b has a bloke who is starting to make transfercase bucket s for suziworks I saw his proto type when down there it was very tough. Thats wat I would be looking into. U wopuld have to use a tougher mount on it though.