5sfe rear motor mount (by firewall) Options

[match220]

So I picked up this mount from a local auto parts store..compared it with my old one and everything is the same..until I put it on. I noticed when I put it on that the two studs on the bottom that stick through the crossmember and frame don't have the thread length that the one I pulled off had. Basically what I'm saying is the two studs that stick through the crossmember/frame have threads that go until about 1/4 inch from the tip, the last 1/4 inch has no threads. It is solid like the threads have been grinded or stripped off, but they weren't it looks to be made like this. The studs on the old one and the studs on the new one are the same length, but the new one has shorter thread length and same overall length. I thought when I bolted the two studs down it would pull the mount closer to the crossmember..I was wrong. Now only about half of the threads in the nut are touching the stud's threads, I haven't tightened it all the way for fear of stripping it. I'm sure that the ones of you that have changed this mount know how much of a pain it is to get it off without taking out the power steering system. And it sucks that I realized this after I put it in. There is no way I can expect it to hold without pulling the threads off of the nut or the stud. What's worse is the place that I got it from was the only place on island that I could find that could get it for me next day, now I either have to pull it off and take it back, or risk it to see if it holds(and my guess is that it won't). Either way I have to wait a week to get another one.

Basically it is stis style, the threads stop, and they should continue on to the tip.

[96stgreendemon]

how many threads did you get into the hole? and it can in fact be removed without removing the PS system, i have done this twice

[match220]

It's only about half the threads of the nut.. and I didn't have to take out the ps system.. it's just hard to get out

[trdproven]

are you saying that the studs of the mount look like that the threads stop short for it to get tight. not aware of this but if its not too much can you use washers? BTW, I didn't remove the power steering to put it on, just jacked up the motor, unbolted some of the suspension loose, and wiggled it through.

[match220]

if i use washers then it would have even less threads to grab...its too short. When compared to the one I pulled off of the car the threads on the one I bought are fewer than the one I pulled off. The stud looks to be the same size because the threads don't extend all the way to the tip like the old one, instead they look like the one in the picture I posted. If I use a washer then there wouldn't be any threads for the nut to grab.

Anyway, when I pull it back off to return it I'll post a picture and mention the brand so that a mod can pin the post and no members on here will buy it. There is no washer or spacer that can be added to this mount to make it fit. It's just made wrong.

[Bitter]

so knock the studs out of the new one and then knock the studs out of the old one and swap them.

[match220]

I've thought about that..but i'll have to pull itout to see of I can do that..i think they welded it in though..i don't think it will be like wheel studs..

[Bitter]

The rear mount I installed on a corolla Friday (at work) had studs that were just pressed in...sorry though as I didn't pay attention to the factory one I took out.

[trdproven]

that was a good idea though but yea they are usually like solid pieces for the most part. I wouldn't modify it then, too much hassle if its not for sure, you would have to get back to it which is a pain.

[808celica]

Jay, where did you buy the mounts?

[match220]

Jay, where did you buy the mounts?

hawaii import parts by ward theaters, no one else had it, and they could ship it next day with their daily orders that come in. So I got it from them, they know me fairly well since I used to work down the street from them at my old shop. I'll have to find the receipt and bring in the old one with the new one I bought from them.

[b22ri22an]

I bought mine from parts geek, perfect fit. shipping to Fl took 3 days dont know how long it would be to Hawaii
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1996/toyo...gine_mount.html

[Smaay]

^^^^ got 2 from there, no problems