engine and drivetrain Replace Motor Mounts Without Engine Hoist?

[bruno615]

Did this today.  Had great luck!  The 4x4 with a racheting tie down works well.  I found it worked best when running in a loop (goes under car 2x to complete a circle).  

 

Notes:

• Alignment was much easy, the tricky part was figuring out how to loosen the screws with my limited tools and limited space.  
• Racheting wrenches are highly recommended in the 17mm and 13mm sizes (as well as sockets with extensions of varying lengths)
• Driver Side is best done from the top, passenger side must be done from underneath
• You will need a 6mm hex bolt for one of the passenger side mounts
• I wasn't able to figure out a way to release the tension from the racheting tie downs smoothly.  Be careful!

 

[jgerock]

Yes - but I won't do it again.   Alternator hits the stock battery tray on tii's, limiting your vertical clearance.