DirtyComanche Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 How critical is it that you have all of the bolts that hold the trans to the mount threaded? The Ba-10/5 has 4 bolts, and I could only thread the two front ones because of alignment issues. (Long story) I don't see it as being likely to be an issue, as the trans mount takes all of the shock off of it, and the positioning of the bolts. But 4Lo does have some serious torque... Think it'll be all right? That is, providing I keep the two bolts bloody tight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regger Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Well, I ran 3 bolts for as long as I could remeber and had zero problems... But running two bolts, you might be pushing it.. Is there anyway for you to ream out or enlarge the holes some to allow for the remaining two bolts to be used?... And be careful on keeping the bolts "bloody tight"... As the tranny is aluminum, and can strip very easily... hence, the reason for me only using three bolts :shock: HTH Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 My whole trans mount is pretty weird. I would actually be able to thread the bolts in with only minor modification, other than there's nothing flat for them to seat on once you torque them down. Hence I didn't bother making them fit... It probably could be done, though. But I'd rather not bother if it should be alright. Don't the autos only use two? They are autos though. Edit: You're on BC4x4 or Heard of Turtles or something, eh? I recognize the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regger Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Well, if you have the time, I would say it would help, because IO think with only two bolts, you will really be testing their strength due to the torque that 4L can produce.. But then again, run it with two, and if it breaks, fix it.. if it doesnt break.. your good to go!!! Yup, I'm a Member of HOT, and do post on BC4x4 ..... Thanks, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 You've even got the HOT link in your sig, duh... Anyways, I guess I should just pull the thing apart. And probably find some Gr8 bolts :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 And be careful on keeping the bolts "bloody tight"... As the tranny is aluminum, and can strip very easily... hence, the reason for me only using three bolts :shock: HTH Ryan X2 on that one. I'm running one stripped one on my AX5 as we speak :oops: They strip quite easily... Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 torque wrench is your friend when putting things into aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Actually, I'm not too worried about that. Maybe because I didn't break one. Or because the stock bolts were a LOT shorter than they could have been. The good news is I figured out how to modify it so all 4 bolts will fit. The bad news is I'm too tired to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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