Transmission bush issues

I've heard of similar problems with the transfer box mounts. Mine had corroded quite a bit but the HD bushes fitted fine and have cured the issue of movement in the transfer box.

I've just fitted a new rear gearbox bush to the jimny and have cured the vibrations completely and had a lovely drive home from work today!

So in my opinion its down to what you can budget for. If you can afford the new mounts then go for it. If not then I'd just fit the HD bushes.

Its not a major job to fit them anyway. It took me about 20mins and I did it at home instead of on a ramp at work.

Chris

Just as a word of warning, i've read of people smashing the transfer box casing when fitting h/d mounts. When the normal ones are on theres some give if you hit the box off road, where theres little movement the box wont move but can smash as a result. The recommendation is to fit the h/d mounts accompanied by some sort of protection.

mcjimny wrote: Just as a word of warning, i've read of people smashing the transfer box casing when fitting h/d mounts. When the normal ones are on theres some give if you hit the box off road, where theres little movement the box wont move but can smash as a result. The recommendation is to fit the h/d mounts accompanied by some sort of protection.

Thats a very good point. Didnt really think about it like that. Luckily I fitted a guard to my transfer box at the same time I fitted the bushes! Didnt fancy smashing the T case!

Chris

just out of interest & it may be helpfull to others where did you get the new gearbox mount from & what do they cost ???

vitara_mad wrote: just out of interest & it may be helpfull to others where did you get the new gearbox mount from & what do they cost ???

Ahh that is a good question! They seem to be a dealer only part.

I paid £24 for mine.:sick: But I got it at trade price as the dealer I work for use my local Suzuki dealer from time to time.

So i'm guessing it would be a bit more for a normal customer. Also they had to order it over night as they didnt keep it in stock! Even tho they said it was a common issue!!

Hope this helps

Chris