83 converitble motor mounts - Where can I buy !! HELPPP

fantozi · 09-04-2001, 07:57 PM

Ok, here is the problem:

I just bought energy suspension motor mounts for the 84 to 93 mustang. The mounts look the same! The bolts are in the right place BUT the Little TITS (or aligning pins) are totally off!!!! What can I do?? Just order Ford motor mounts or can I GRIND the TITS off and mount it like that???

If I grind the tits or even RE-Drill new little holes on the frame for the tits will it hurt anything ?????

Or am I creating too much work?

fantozi · 09-05-2001, 04:44 AM

Please help me !! I need expert advise on what to do! Should I buy a FORD set of motor mounts, Grind the tit's off or re-drill the frame to accept the new tits since the mounts are the same??

RMARIANI · 09-05-2001, 09:19 AM

In my opinion, you can't go wrong buying original Ford parts. You probably can use the mounts you bought after modifying them, but think about how much of a pain in the *** it will be to replace those if something does go wrong. Wow, I just realized this post has the words tits and *** in it! I didn't think this was that kind of board! LOL!!

Cannon · 09-05-2001, 09:22 AM

I just had a similar situation, I have a 89gt and had the same problem with the energy suspension mounts, although i was going into a aftermarket k member, in order to get things to line up correctly all i did was grind off the tits, there is no need to redrill to put them in another location, because the main movement of the engine you really have to worry about is side to side. well goodluck and hope you get them in.

Cannon · 09-05-2001, 09:25 AM

oh and by the way they are very easy to modify , just undo the three nuts and take a dremel tool with a small cut off wheel and cut the tack weld on the back of the tit and bolt it back together.

09-04-2001, 07:57 PM	#1
fantozi Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Albuq, NM Posts: 21	83 converitble motor mounts - Where can I buy !! HELPPP Ok, here is the problem: I just bought energy suspension motor mounts for the 84 to 93 mustang. The mounts look the same! The bolts are in the right place BUT the Little TITS (or aligning pins) are totally off!!!! What can I do?? Just order Ford motor mounts or can I GRIND the TITS off and mount it like that??? If I grind the tits or even RE-Drill new little holes on the frame for the tits will it hurt anything ????? Or am I creating too much work?

09-05-2001, 04:44 AM	#2
fantozi Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Albuq, NM Posts: 21	Please help me !! I need expert advise on what to do! Should I buy a FORD set of motor mounts, Grind the tit's off or re-drill the frame to accept the new tits since the mounts are the same??

09-05-2001, 09:19 AM	#3
RMARIANI Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New Jersey Posts: 167	In my opinion, you can't go wrong buying original Ford parts. You probably can use the mounts you bought after modifying them, but think about how much of a pain in the * it will be to replace those if something does go wrong. Wow, I just realized this post has the words tits and * in it! I didn't think this was that kind of board! LOL!!

09-05-2001, 09:22 AM	#4
Cannon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 52	I just had a similar situation, I have a 89gt and had the same problem with the energy suspension mounts, although i was going into a aftermarket k member, in order to get things to line up correctly all i did was grind off the tits, there is no need to redrill to put them in another location, because the main movement of the engine you really have to worry about is side to side. well goodluck and hope you get them in.

09-05-2001, 09:25 AM	#5
Cannon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 52	oh and by the way they are very easy to modify , just undo the three nuts and take a dremel tool with a small cut off wheel and cut the tack weld on the back of the tit and bolt it back together.