new_berlin

I replaced the dogbone engine mount (part was purchased from a lexus dealer on ebay) for my 2002 es300. The part fit perfectly without issues. However, the original mount has an additional rectangular piece (about 2"x1/2"x1/2") shaped like an eraser that is riveted to one side. The new mount does not have this appendage.

I emailed the seller who says the replacement part is from the factory so must be a design change.

Anybody else notice a difference when replacing the mount?

Thanks.

Oro

I replaced mine last month ("Torque Strut"). It was like yours, missing that rectangular weight or dampening unit (I imagine it's a dampening unit).

Since mine was broken (forward rubber bushing cracked), I can't say if they perform the same, but I imagine so. I bought mine also off ebay; it was vastly cheaper than the dealer part (like, <$20 vs. $100+). I think NAPA and the local O'Reillys wanted $90-ish for it. So the "oe-equivalent" piece on ebay was pretty compelling.

This is the part I bought:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251152837035?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

new_berlin

Thanks for responding. Wow, wish i'd bought this one. The one i bought looks like similar to yours-- http://www.ebay.com/itm/171018616689?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D171018616689%26_rdc%3D1Next time i gotta post here before buying