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Old 12-11-12, 06:27 AM
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Default Best price for motor mounts?

I'm on mobile and the search is confusing so apologies if its a common topic!

I am getting weird vibrations with an occasional vibrating sound from the pass side of the engine when I'm at random idles so I think my mounts are dead. I got a $160 quote for labor but the part is pricey at $100 per side (carson Toyota).

Is that about average for anyone who has done these? I did them on my bmw back in the day and it was pretty easy but the tutorial for these looks menacing with the cross member removal and what not.

Thanks!
Old 12-11-12, 06:29 AM
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Good price at rock auto. Anyone use that brand before?
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motor mounts are one of those things I would definitely only buy Toyota OEM - a 25% discount is not hard to find online, if you are a good google searcher

the rear one, often called the tranny mount, is only about $35 online and is usually the first one to fail, and that one truly is easy to install!
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Yeah the trans mount looks nice and easy! I think I'm going to pick one up soon. I have a shifter vibration that disappears when I throw it in neutral while previously in drive. Getting rid of that will be a nice welcome!
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carson's price is usually unbeatable for OEM parts, but doesnt hurt to shop around. just don't compare to rockauto/parts shop parts as they're aftermarket.
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I went with Sewell. Still pricey after discount but well worth the investment. I had a shop put them in because i didnt want to mess with it. They went by the book labor rate but later found out the book was wrong. Still only charged me for hour and half labor.
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NOT impressed with Sewell on price - I like their diagrams, very helpful, but what I feel is quite deceptive is that they have store price and online price, ok, fair enough

so I am thinking that they are like Park Place Lexus or Lexus Parts Now - the store price is dealership full price and online price is like 20-25% off

but after doing some quick checking, I suddenly realize WTF?? - their ONLINE price is the friggin MSPR of the part!!
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I paid 96 per mount at sewell than 10 for shipping.
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