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I got the motor mount inserts from Energy suspension to get bolted back in next. If anyone has done mounts on these trucks IT SUX!!
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I was reading back thru some previous postings and thought I would comment....When I swapped my 4.3 for a 5.7 into my '93, I bought mounts and figured I would have the V8 sitting in the truck the same evening. WRONG!!!! I started about 4:00 in the afternoon when I got home from work and about 8:00 I had both mounts in. I have a shoulder prosthesis somy shoulder does not pivot as a normal shoulder would so that added to the job. I finally called a buddy of mine over after a couple of hours and we both still struggled / fought with the mounts. Absolutely one of the worst designs GM ever had. Cage nuts ar welded nuts and bolt from the top would have been a way better solution.. If you really look at the design the assemblers at the plant have to shove their arm into the crossmember before anything is put on it just to nut the mounts. They must be the first thing that goes on.
Phantom.....Looking forward to seeing your truck in a magazine or two after alll of the work that has gone into it. Also a word to the wise. Just as soon as the truck is mobile, get it appraised and insured. With all of the internet publicity that it has been getting, you can't take a chance that some a-hole is just waiting in the bushes. And don't spare any expense on a top notch alarm system with LoJack. That way the truck can be traced by GPS. If not that, then by a remote switch...two caged Cobras from under the seat and a .44 pops out from under the steering column. LOL!!!
If I may speak for others, you are a definate influence and inspiration to the truck community. I have been working on my '93 practically all summer off and on with repaint, etc. It has not been without problems. Enough as a matter of fact to really hate working on it. But after sitting and reading and re-reading this thread, it kind of lights a fire under my butt to get back out in the garage. And again I must say...GREAT BUILD!!! You have done a fantastic job with the buiild and a super job with recording it with pics and explanations. Always looking forward to the next set of pics.
Kevin