Motor Mount and Bracket Upgrade

[01XJnew]

Hey everyone, I need to replace my motor mounts they decided to fail on me over the weekend so I was looking around and want to upgrade the motor mounts to the Brown Dog Motor mounts. I figured since I am replacing the motor mounts I should go ahead and replace the motor brackets because I use the XJ off road a lot. The main thing I am wanting to know is can I replace the motor mount brackets on the engine without pulling the motor? I know I can jack up the motor and replace the mounts because can I do the motor mounts as well or does the engine need to be pulled? Thanks!*

 

[Anak]

No need to pull the engine. It can all be done with a jack.

The Brown Dogs come with the absolute best written instructions I have ever found anywhere. Lots of details, all the way down to which side to do first. Lots of good illustrations to go along with the instructions.

 

[75SV1]

I left the motor in, when I put in Brown Dogs. I put a board or 2X6 about 12 inches long between the jack and the oil pan sump.

 

[JonnyCat63]

Same here. Did the Brown Dogs with the motor in. I did have to slightly elongate a couple of the holes with a burr. For some reason a couple of the bolts didn't line up. Problem was most likely on my block, rather than the mounts. Brown Dog has quality products.

X2 what Anak said, great instructions!

 

[xcm]

I’ve installed a couple sets of the brown dogs… and I will say… the SFR/stinkyfab ones are a major improvement on fit and finish, not to mention they pickup extra bolt holes over the brown dogs…

 

[Goose_XJ88]

I installed the Stinky Fab Mounts and brackets on my rig including his trans mount without removing anything from the Jeep. Unfortunately I have not been able to drive my rig yet to confirm how they ride.

I would suggest the full upgrade with brackets though for longevity.