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Mar 31, 2008 | 03:38 PM

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scarlett

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Do you have to buy both mounts, or do they sell them single

Send support an email and they will sell you just one.

Apr 3, 2008 | 05:59 PM

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I don't want to sound dumb but what am I flipping? The bolts or the dog bone?

Apr 3, 2008 | 06:24 PM

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sorry I'm an idiot i read the rest and I got off my *** and looked at it.

Apr 3, 2008 | 06:34 PM

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I don't want to sound dumb but what am I flipping? The bolts or the dog bone?

1-Take the 2 bolts out remove the dog bone,2- put the bolt back in the rubber mount and tighten it down (TIGHT) 3- put your 2 15mm socket wrenches on the bolt and rock it back and forth to break it loose then spray some wd-40 on the rubber mount to lube it up then you rock it back and forth till it flips, the windows on the square rubber mount should be faceing up & down

Apr 3, 2008 | 10:15 PM

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I did the motor mount flip, and I do notice a difference. There's a tad more vibration felt in the car, but not too much. When I leave from a light, I notice I don't have to press the gas pedal as far down to get it moving. I did a little 30 mph pass and it took off with less hesitation than before. It's a 10 minute mod that's totally reversible. Try it, and if you don't like it, then flip it back.

Apr 3, 2008 | 11:04 PM

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I did and I do feel a difference it's not huge but it's alot better as far as throttle response. I'm really happy since it was free.

Apr 4, 2008 | 07:58 AM

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Mike, i think you just don't drive often enough to soften up the stock mount

As my DD, mine's pretty well worn in and I've never felt a vibration from it.

Apr 4, 2008 | 04:17 PM

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Thats it! I'm going out right now to put 5 more miles on it.

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Nov 22, 2008 | 10:21 PM

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Hey, i also just flipped the motor mount in my Impala. How tight should the nuts/bolts be on the dogbone and the base that connects with the dogbone? I basically used all my strength to tighten them. Anyone know if this is fine and doesn't matter much or should it be set to a certain torque number ??

Thanks.

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Nov 22, 2008 | 10:37 PM

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i thought it was like a half a turn over snug. looking it up.

35 ft lbs

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Nov 22, 2008 | 11:06 PM

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where did you get this info neilownz ? Thanks for the reply.

Nov 22, 2008 | 11:55 PM

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repair manual. i had initially put 37 ft lbs but i was in the 3.5/3.9 engine section and its 35 for both bolts on the ls4.

Nov 23, 2008 | 08:57 AM

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This is what I did. And yes you can buy 1
http://www.3800performance.com/Merch...roduct_Count=0

http://www.3800performance.com/Merch...roduct_Count=4

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Nov 23, 2008 | 10:18 AM

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Sh*t, i have overtightened the bottom screw (below the two main bolts that connect the base with the radiator support) a little too much, and now its not tightening at all. I think i might have messed up the screw threading below it. It dont think its that major though b/c the two main bolts above it are the ones holding everything in place.

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Nov 23, 2008 | 02:02 PM

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yea those are the only ones that go all the way through. i suppose the other is just for temporary alignment or lok tight the other two if youre worried.

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