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Drivetrain movement...even after braces installed..

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Old 02-20-05, 11:59 PM
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Drivetrain movement...even after braces installed..

Well, I have a tranny brace, differential brace and poly engine mounts, and I am still getting motion through the drivetrain, Mainly when I am off the gas and i step on it the shifter moves back or forward, depending if I let off or if I get on it. Was wondering if anyone else has this problem,,maybe its the PPF? I woulda figured that no movement could possibly occur after all the bracing but it seems I am wrong. Its getting pretty bad and makes driving the car unpleasurable as it once was...
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I replaced those as well...and even if they were bad the brace would prevent any problems from those as far as I know. Thanks for the heads up though.
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If all your stock mounts were in good condition you wouldn't have a problem.

I suggest you give everything a close look. PPF is a good start, given your description of shifter movement, they can break near the diff starting at the top of the PPF.
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thanks jeff Ill check it out ASAP.
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sure sounds like the PPF to me. Please post what you find.
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If your motor mounts are good as well as everything else . If you want to try one of my engine torque braces let me know .If it does not stop the movement with in reason,some movement is needed ,you can send it back .Check your PPF carefully .




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