Drivers side motor mount

[falconater]

How and the heck would one get to the drivers 5.0 motor mount? Even if I used 12 extensions and swivels I dont see it happening. Its ready to come out besides this little snag. Any ideas?

 

[MrQ]

Drop the front diff.

 

[falconater]

For real? They didnt make it easy. Think I'll torch the heads...thanks.

 

[Mbrooks420]

I’m pretty sure there’s a way to get it without dropping the differential.

 

[MrQ]

I’m pretty sure there’s a way to get it without dropping the differential.

I've done these before, easiest is just to drop the differential, about another 2 hours of work. 4 t20's for the front driveshaft, remove the front wheels, pop out the upper control arms (one pinch bolt and a whack with a hammer), use a prybar to pop out the cv-shafts from the diff leaving them in the knuckles, three 15mm's for the diff, done.

 

[falconater]

This is a parts Merc, not worth the trouble. I will follow your advise once the time comes for a rebuild on my daily. Thanks again.

 

[MrQ]

This is a parts Merc, not worth the trouble. I will follow your advise once the time comes for a rebuild on my daily. Thanks again.

Oh in that case, just cut em out.