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    Default Solid Engine Mounts 5.2/5.9 '97-03 Dakota

    I just prototyped a pair of solid engine mounts for the 5.2/5.9 ’97-03 Dakota. Have to get them to the powder coater and get the mounting hardware together before I put them on my website.


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    any chance of them have poly inserted bushings? this had to be the biggest complaint ive heard of but i havent had enough seat time to agree
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    any chance of them have poly inserted bushings? this had to be the biggest complaint ive heard of but i havent had enough seat time to agree
    Yes there is. http://www.dakotart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23041

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    Well these be the same thing as some of us running the Torque Strap tightened all the time? Or would the the others with bushings be best?

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    Well these be the same thing as some of us running the Torque Strap tightened all the time? Or would the the others with bushings be best?
    While the engine torque strap is a definite improvement http://www.dakotart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9238 , a solid mount is going to be just that—rock solid. People on the track or hardcore street guys would likely utilize it. For those spending most of their time on the street, but also on the track, I would go with the poly mount http://www.dakotart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23041 .

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    Quote Originally Posted by 98Dak408 View Post
    I just prototyped a pair of solid engine mounts for the 5.2/5.9 ’97-03 Dakota. Have to get them to the powder coater and get the mounting hardware together before I put them on my website.

    Powder coat delete option...?

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    Powder coat delete option...?

    I'm anti PC.
    lol Yeah I can do that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 98Dak408 View Post
    lol Yeah I can do that.
    I just don't drive it enough to justify PC, and rust? That's a just color here...I actually just paid a gate company to create a rust finish.
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    I just don't drive it enough to justify PC, and rust? That's a just color here...I actually just paid a gate company to create a rust finish.
    Yeah, the rust patina seems to be somewhat polular with the cultured crowd with too much money. lol I'm sure they pay extra for rust where we get it on our trucks for free.
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    I just weighed the uncoated solid mounts. The passenger's side is 2# and the driver's side is 2# 3 oz.

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    Awesome work as usual.

    I'll be hitting you up for a set mid next year.

    Were these easier to weld than the Others with the inserts? Looks like they probably were.
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    Awesome work as usual.

    I'll be hitting you up for a set mid next year.

    Were these easier to weld than the Others with the inserts? Looks like they probably were.
    Thanks Ken! They were a little easier but not much. lol It will probably get a little easier as I get used to doing them. I did load up on a variety of Tig nozzles...and gas lenses, in order to figure out the best way to weld them.

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    Price point on these vs the poly ones?
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    Price point on these vs the poly ones?
    I will list these for $269.95 on my website powder coated black.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 98Dak408 View Post
    I will list these for $269.95 on my website powder coated black.
    Will these eliminate the need to have a Torque Strap? Just seems a bit redundant to me

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    Will these eliminate the need to have a Torque Strap? Just seems a bit redundant to me
    You really shouldn't need an engine torque strap with solid mounts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 98Dak408 View Post
    You really shouldn't need an engine torque strap with solid mounts.
    In that case come next spring.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ADakotaRTGuy View Post
    Price point on these vs the poly ones?
    Don't worry about it. Just file it on your TDY Expenses and call it a day!!!

    OOPS!! I think that may be an Ethics issue!!




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    Formal introduction and website links: http://www.dakotart.com/forum/showth...947#post312947

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    Awesome I'll be testing them out in about...a few weeks!
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