Homemade low profile trans mount

[derekmac]

I came across a thread where a guy made his own low profile trans mount, but didn't say what year or trans he had. I tried posting there to see what years you could do this to, but no response. Just wondering if anyone here might know. I'd like to do it to my 05 6spd.

https://goo.gl/KEa1kv

 

[StG58]

Now that's interesting. May have to check that out.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Chris]

Here is said mod (wish they had used better photos):

 

[Tj04]

I'd love to do something like that. The tranny skids seem too expensive for being a welded and bent metal plate.

 

[05 Blue Unlimited]

What do you gain with this mod?

 

[Tj04]

I thought it was a homemade skid but I guess it's not? I too now am wondering I guess.

 

[derekmac]

If you are installing a low profile skid plate, you usually need a body lift so the transfer case won't hit the tub. A low profile trans mount lowers the transmission/transfer case, so you don't need a BL.

Another reason would be if you installed a lift and are getting driveline vibs. Instead of dropping the skid plate with spacers, the mount will lower it enough to get rid of the vibs.

 

[05 Blue Unlimited]

Ok thanks!

 

[derekmac]

So I've been thinking about this again, but haven't had the time to drop my skid and remove the mounts to see if it's possible.

Does anyone know if the mounts from the 97-02 are the same as the 03-06? I don't recall reading what year his was.

 

[mrblaine]

So I've been thinking about this again, but haven't had the time to drop my skid and remove the mounts to see if it's possible.

Does anyone know if the mounts from the 97-02 are the same as the 03-06? I don't recall reading what year his was.

Yes, I know, they are not any where near the same.

 

[Rob5589]

When I was messing with mine it was clear that the same mod cannot be done on the mount, 2005 fyi.