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Old May 3, 2011 | 10:29 PM
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Any reason why it wont tilt further down? as it sits now it dropped about 1" or so when the crossmember was taken off...I have LT's but from what I can tell they are not hanging up on anything...anyone run into this problem?
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Old May 3, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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Do you have poly or solid engine mounts?
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they arent solid...from what I can tell they look rubber...the motor was built and has energy bushings and trans mount so I guess it could have poly mounts....I guess im gonna have to pull the intake to get the top bolts
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I bought the car a few months ago and never added anything to it....its former owner did all the work so I have no clue really
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I have poly mounts and still can get to all the bellhousing bolts from under the car.
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Old May 5, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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loosen all 6 of your engine cradle bolts...i just took out my 4l60 and with about three foot of extensions was able to do it easily....even have long tube headers..it will let it down another inch and a half
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