Broken motor mount, shredded drive shaft damper

[Coopnjaxdad]

Hello all! Well, my 1997 XP nearly shredded the front torque tube(drive shaft) damper on Sunday. I started poking around and pulled on exhaust and motor lifted right up. The motor mount on the exhaust side broke.

My question is this, am I correct in thinking that the motor mount breaking played a role in the damper being jacked up?

Once again, thanks for your input in advance!:thumbsup:

 

[MattXPL]

I have a 2000 XP limited. I had to change my motor mounts last season and my front coupler was also beat up! I would say yes that is the cause. I payed $16 for a new one.

 

[Coopnjaxdad]

Ok, I'll toss a new mount in there. You found the coupler or the mount for $16? Either way that is a screaming deal.

 

[Coastiejoe]

Absolutely correct.

When the engine leans it can easily wipe out anything on or along the shaft.

They sell heavy duty mounts that replace the OEM mounts.

If you do a search here at the site you should find links to them. If not, let me know, I'll find them.