buck91

Has anybody replaced their transmission mount? Picked up a NIB Raptor mount and want to get it changed this week but I'm very tight on time. Looking at it, it looks very simple. Couple of bolts, maybe with a swivel or ratcheting wrench. I'd expect maybe an hour start to finish? Any tips?

Also, has anybody seen aftermarket trans mounts (ie: poly) for these trucks yet?

Daniejw

I’d like to know if there’s an actual benefit of this.

STingray1300

Me too...

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buck91

Taking a break to check trans mount torque specs. 66ft-lbs for the four bolts, 76ft-lbs for the two nuts. And a tip, just drop the cross member right off the bat as that makes access to the four bolts much easier

PerryB

What's different about a Raptor mount?

diegoo.jayjay

supposed to be more firm and reduce vibrations

STingray1300

I've heard that several times over the years. But each and every person who has done it, never comes back to say something like "I'm sure glad I did it, what a difference!"

So that's what I'm kinda looking forward to, an honest appraisal of this swap (can we really call it a 'mod'?).

Mike94ZLT1

I always replaced the factory trans mount with poly ones in my Camaro's, and I could tell an immediate improvement but they were all manuals, and the improvement I felt was in the shifter, not how the car drove. I think our trucks are good examples of "If it ain't broke...".

buck91

OK, mount is in and I did some driving today. I cannot say that problem is solved, but the few times I felt any type of slip bump it was much reduced; most of the time it was absent. I am anxious to see how it feels as I drive through this tank of gas (currently full and the slip bump is more pronounced when low of gas).

Regardless if this solves my slip-bump, I can 100% tell a difference driving. Putting the truck in to gear is MUCH smooth (it used to be a rather noticeable bump or lurch). Coming off the line is a significant difference as well. Before it used to feel like I was waiting for the driveline and suspension to shift in to "go mode" even when driving like a grandpa. That lag is definitely reduced, maybe gone? This is only day one with maybe 20 miles of driving, so we'll see how it goes.

One thing that I noticed is how much stiffer (or perhaps less soft) the raptor mount is. The factory mount allowed the transmission to move A LOT by hand. I can even wiggle it around after removal when its sitting on the bench. I cannot move the raptor mount by hand on the bench (at least not without a vise and leverage). Can still nudge the trans around by hand in the truck, but only by the slightest hair. Original mount did not show any major fail points, but damned if it doesn't feel like it...

NastyFFX4

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Interesting. I'd love to hear a report after a week or more of driving.

If your opinion is still positive I can see a lot of guys trying their luck with this.