Kyle, My 93 4x4 does the same, where did you buy the mount, and how much?
Had this problem once with my 71 power wagon, and the mount made all the
difference, too.
-- David Chester
Albuquerque NM
92 Spirit RT
93 Dakota V8
> From: "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
> Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2000 18:11:20 -0500
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Subject: DML: Transmission Mount Update
>
> Well I fixed my clunking noise problem!!! I was experiencing a clunking when
> I accelerated from a stop, and it used to be once a week(first happened in
> January) has now turned into a daily thing. Really whenever I acceleration I
> get this clunk. It even happens when I put the truck in reverse. I have even
> noticed this noise when the tranny was changing gears! Anyways, I thought it
> was the front driveshaft's ujoints. After inspecting them, they all appeared
> to be rather tight and had little if any slop/play in them. Well after
> having someone on the list suggest the transmission mount, I bought
> one(thanks Jon!!) and finally had a chance to install it today. It was an
> extremely simple removal, with a mere 4 bolts needed to be removed. The old
> mount looked BAD!!.......the rubber was dry rotted and cracked. The new
> mount is a one piece design, and when I took the old one off the truck, it
> fell apart into two halves......so it was at one time one solid piece. Over
> time the rubber could hold up anymore I guess and just blew out. I took my
> truck out and it is so smooth now when accelerating, just awesome not to
> have this clunk. I almost anticipated hearing/feeling it after pulling out
> of my driveway..............no more men with hammers hitting my
> floorboards!!!! If anyone is experiencing this noise in their Dak, dont
> blame the front driveshaft(if 4WD) or any other chassis components, check
> out that tranny mount first! Thanks again Jon for the suggestion and part!
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
>
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