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Old 13-02-2009, 05:32 PM
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Default Uprated engine/gearbox mounts?

Is it worth changing standard ones for these?i mean do they make a real differance?
I see you can get collins/vibratechnic/ i think ggr does them aswell,any idea on which is better?


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Old 13-02-2009, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by RETRO_AL
Is it worth changing standard ones for these?i mean do they make a real differance?
I see you can get collins/vibratechnic/ i think ggr does them aswell,any idea on which is better?


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i have collins on my 4x4 no vibrations and stopped it eating drive shafts got vibratechnics on my 2wd do get a vibration thou at 3000 not bad but its there collins are better imho not sure about gearbox mount tho spoke to matt lewis about it for the 4x4 and he said i would feel vibration from it
Old 13-02-2009, 05:45 PM
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Chuck W makes excellent motor mounts. They are adjustable and are stellar to install. Being able to to adjust tilt plus fore and aft is a deal changer for me.

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Roosie has collins ones, seem very solid, and have shields to stop heat etc getting to material.
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I've vibratechnics one, essential on a decent 4x4 to stop it muching shafts! Plus you'll probably find your standard ones are broken, mine were sheared in half!!
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