Thanks Aaron,
The second option seems the best. I already have the new bracket, stud, and
reinforcement plates from TRF. One additional question...
What's the best way to cut the old bracket out without damaging the
crossmember sidewall?
Tim.
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From: <Acekraut11@aol.com>
To: <timothy_murray@hotmail.com>; <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 1:52 PM
Subject: Re: Cracked Diff Mount
> Tim,
>
> Yes it is possible, in two different ways. The first is to cut a hole in
the rear shelf of the interior and get to the top of the frame from the
interior of the car.
>
> The second is to cut out the old bracket out, remove the old stud and
prepare a new stud and bracket and weld it to a plate that will slide
between the crossmember sides and sit flat on the bottom of the crossmember.
You must fabricate a steel plate to fit into the bottom of the crossmember,
drill a hole that will allow the stud to fit through and then weld the stud
to the plate. Then you have to weld a new bracket onto the stud. The key
will be to retain the appropriate angles and distances so that the finished
product is in the correct spot. It is a tight fit everywhere. You will
have to make sure that all rust and dirt is removed from old crossmember so
the welds will be strong. And after the new piece is installed you should
install the additional reinforcement plates that are sold by TRF or that you
have fabricated yourself from the Word document template.
>
> Also, check the drivers side rear mount for cracking also. If the right
front is gone this one is the next to go.
>
> I have attached a couple pics to illustrate what I am describing. In both
pictures you will see everything set up and ready to be welded. I forgot to
take any pictures after it was welded until after the differential was in
place.
>
> I have also attached the Word doc. that contains the template. And, the
template is very accurate.
>
> Let me know if you have any questions.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Aaron
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