Solid body mount question...
 

Guys that have changed from the stock rubber mounts, did you notice much more vibration or noise after changing over to solid body mounts?

Guys that are designing and building your own frames, are you using solids or rubber? or is it an option for the customer?

Thanks!
Jeff-

i changed to solid mounts.. and ill never use rubber again..

boxed frame and solid mounts isnt any more uncomfortable than a unibody... wich practically is what it is...

WE strongly suggest using solid mounts on our subframes, they just keep everything in the correct location. but there is very little road noise over rubber. the handling and response will improve.

There will definitely be more harmonic transfer changing to solid body mounts. Especially from rubber. New cars aren't a good comparison, they are very well engineered and offer great isolation from harmonics. If it's a cruiser or a car show queen, rubber is the way to go. If you plan on letting it all hang out on a regular basis, Things need firmed up. You can fight the harmonics by using rubber motor mounts, trans, steering coupler, etc.

Thanks for the replies, kinda echoes what I was thinking. This is a driver but all the suspension and drivetrain are rubber insulated so I'm hoping the transfer will be minimal.

Jeff-

So, for those that are running solid body mounts, are you buying them as a kit? Or making your own?
NIK

Kit. There are several out there. I think Global West are the cheapest.

Had a local fab shop whittle me some out of some scrap delrin he had laying around.


Jeff-

Trust me, it is either solid, or rubber. there is no in between! Once you deviate in suspension and power from stock, the rubber bushings need to go.