Upgraded Transmission Mounts? (Dogbone)

Jordan · July 31, 2019, 09:31:04 AM

So a too long didn't read version of the mounts is....

Anthony Dicunzolo approached ssm to make the mounts and did so for the better part of half a year. Anthony wanted to make changes to them to better them and ssm didn't want to comply. Therefore Anthony changed manufacturers and ssm continued to produce the original versions and then under cut Anthony. Really scummy business practices if you ask me. There was no contract or anything just verbal agreements. So while Anthony still produces and sells them he is in no shape or form related to ssm anymore.

Also just like Andrew mentioned you never heard of them selling them to the public before because up until Anthony switched manufacturers they didn't have them on their site or sell publicly.

SM105K · July 31, 2019, 09:48:50 AM

Quote from: Jordan on July 31, 2019, 09:31:04 AM
So a too long didn't read version of the mounts is....

Anthony Dicunzolo approached ssm to make the mounts and did so for the better part of half a year. Anthony wanted to make changes to them to better them and ssm didn't want to comply. Therefore Anthony changed manufacturers and ssm continued to produce the original versions and then under cut Anthony. Really scummy business practices if you ask me. There was no contract or anything just verbal agreements. So while Anthony still produces and sells them he is in no shape or form related to ssm anymore.

Also just like Andrew mentioned you never heard of them selling them to the public before because up until Anthony switched manufacturers they didn't have them on their site or sell publicly.

Interesting to say the least. I am glad I bought directly through Anthony.

802SHO · July 31, 2019, 10:15:19 AM

My spidey senses told me there was something wrong there. I too am glad I bought from the original creator. His mounts and customer service are top notch!

SHOdded · July 31, 2019, 11:35:59 AM

yeah pretty commonplace what happened

Go Team Anthony!

shoNoff · July 31, 2019, 12:05:29 PM

Anthony was awesome to deal with. Had the things to my house in 1 day.

802SHO · July 31, 2019, 03:40:27 PM

Quote from: GhostlyGrenade on July 31, 2019, 12:39:34 PM
That isn't the entire story but I'm glad there are two versions to pick from.
You can never have too many choices when it comes to upgrades.
I've always hoped some of the other tuner companies would jump on this platform as well, I mean it couldn't hurt.
I guess the f150 Ecoboost doesn't share enough similarities to share aftermarket support.
Could someone post the specs and pictures of Anthony's version?

What is your affiliation with SSM? Someone mentions the mounts you are almost always there to correct the name of whatever. More than just a guy who found them on the SSM site as you portray. Now you know an alternate version of events with Anthony and SSM? C'mon man. You work for them or used to?

Jordan · July 31, 2019, 04:27:41 PM

Quote from: 802SHO on July 31, 2019, 03:40:27 PM
Quote from: GhostlyGrenade on July 31, 2019, 12:39:34 PM
That isn't the entire story but I'm glad there are two versions to pick from.
You can never have too many choices when it comes to upgrades.
I've always hoped some of the other tuner companies would jump on this platform as well, I mean it couldn't hurt.
I guess the f150 Ecoboost doesn't share enough similarities to share aftermarket support.
Could someone post the specs and pictures of Anthony's version?

What is your affiliation with SSM? Someone mentions the mounts you are almost always there to correct the name of whatever. More than just a guy who found them on the SSM site as you portray. Now you know an alternate version of events with Anthony and SSM? C'mon man. You work for them or used to?

Ha, now you can see why I snipped a little on my 11.38 post...

shoNoff · July 31, 2019, 04:27:56 PM

Upon further investigation this is not the south side machine I used to get my foxbody parts from. This is south side machine performance. I used the original south side machine for Fox body parts.

https://southsidemachine.com/

802SHO · July 31, 2019, 06:19:50 PM

Quote from: GhostlyGrenade on July 31, 2019, 05:47:11 PM
Well, I guess I better start from the beginning. When I was looking for a new vehicle, I had a few must haves: AWD or 4WD, large cargo area, and has to be a Ford.
so i went to a dealer and test drove an Explorer, it was nice and I thought I was settled but saw a large sedan and asked about it. The salesman said it was a Taurus with AWD and a massive trunk. So i test drove it and thought wow this thing is loaded and sporty? hmm do I need an suv...so I figured I'd take lunch and think about it.
I admit I didnt know what a SHO was at the time, so it was suprising to read about it online and discover it was a good value. I returned and drove it home. Started to wonder about simple mods like airfilter and intake, visual mods and such. So I began researching online and discovered this forum. I was amazed at all of the information that was available and immediately joined. I started seeing information about tunes and decided to try it. Convincing myself if anything happened I can return it to stock and play dumb at the dealership. As I ordered the tuner, I read more about different tuners and discovered i needed a 3bar and plugs. So they were ordered. I have almost purchased lots of other mods but keep telling myself I have to be able to return it to stock if anything happens.

As far as affiliations go, I'd say Ford is probably the closest one i have. i work for a company that has 50 Ford Fleet Trucks so i frequently buy parts directly from Ford and highly recommend OEM when possible. I am including a picture of my last mod. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to stay OEM NVH or anyone concerned about a warranty.
If you read all of this, know that i tried to make it short yet detailed.
Thanks.

No you didn't even touch up on the SSM site or reveal this"other version of events" you claim to know. So you're just a guy who stumbled upon a SHO and this forum.....and then wanted everyone to know that SSM had the torque mounts and cut out the middle man(anthony) and buy direct. If someone mentions Anthony and the mounts (poof) you appear to say...why don't you refer to the torque mounts by the correct name...SSM. Even to correct Jordan when he mentioned the torque mounts after setting the World Record......

But your just a guy that found a SHO and works around Ford's.....

And to defend yourself you mention nothing of SSM or the "version of events" you claim to know...just "Oh and I want to mod my SHO but I don't want to void the warranty so here looks guys I have these OE trans mounts"

If you work for SSM who cares. But pretending to be someone else isn't cool

802SHO · July 31, 2019, 06:46:05 PM

Quote from: GhostlyGrenade on July 31, 2019, 06:34:22 PM
Quote from: 802SHO on July 31, 2019, 06:19:50 PM
Quote from: GhostlyGrenade on July 31, 2019, 05:47:11 PM
Well, I guess I better start from the beginning. When I was looking for a new vehicle, I had a few must haves: AWD or 4WD, large cargo area, and has to be a Ford.
so i went to a dealer and test drove an Explorer, it was nice and I thought I was settled but saw a large sedan and asked about it. The salesman said it was a Taurus with AWD and a massive trunk. So i test drove it and thought wow this thing is loaded and sporty? hmm do I need an suv...so I figured I'd take lunch and think about it.
I admit I didnt know what a SHO was at the time, so it was suprising to read about it online and discover it was a good value. I returned and drove it home. Started to wonder about simple mods like airfilter and intake, visual mods and such. So I began researching online and discovered this forum. I was amazed at all of the information that was available and immediately joined. I started seeing information about tunes and decided to try it. Convincing myself if anything happened I can return it to stock and play dumb at the dealership. As I ordered the tuner, I read more about different tuners and discovered i needed a 3bar and plugs. So they were ordered. I have almost purchased lots of other mods but keep telling myself I have to be able to return it to stock if anything happens.

As far as affiliations go, I'd say Ford is probably the closest one i have. i work for a company that has 50 Ford Fleet Trucks so i frequently buy parts directly from Ford and highly recommend OEM when possible. I am including a picture of my last mod. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to stay OEM NVH or anyone concerned about a warranty.
If you read all of this, know that i tried to make it short yet detailed.
Thanks.

No you didn't even touch up on the SSM site or reveal this"other version of events" you claim to know. So you're just a guy who stumbled upon a SHO and this forum.....and then wanted everyone to know that SSM had the torque mounts and cut out the middle man(anthony) and buy direct. If someone mentions Anthony and the mounts (poof) you appear to say...why don't you refer to the torque mounts by the correct name...SSM. Even to correct Jordan when he mentioned the torque mounts after setting the World Record......

But your just a guy that found a SHO and works around Ford's.....

And to defend yourself you mention nothing of SSM or the "version of events" you claim to know...just "Oh and I want to mod my SHO but I don't want to void the warranty so here looks guys I have these OE trans mounts"

If you work for SSM who cares. But pretending to be someone else isn't cool

i dont work for SSM. i have spoken with them because i considered purchasing their mounts and probably will once my warranty is up. i accidently stumbled into the mount mixup almost the same way i discovered the BPD/livernois youtube video. the additional info i have is similar he said/she said and i have no way to verify it so i didnt share it. I included the pic because as i had stated before i decided to go with the upgraded factory mount and so far im happy with it. Unfortunately for me, i only drive my SHO on the weekends because of work and travel.

I am an industrial electrician/technician. i drive a F250 XLT that gets 100k miles every 3 years or less and gets traded out. The trucks get overloaded with tools and material and get driven hard on and offroad to coal mines, gas sites, DEP sites and so on. They are running from beginning of day to end of day.
We had previously tried Dodge because they were cheaper, but none of the trucks made it beyond 60k without major repairs and lots of downtime. We tried Chevy but had too many electrical issues and ended up going back to Ford.

Ok. Thank you for enlightening me. So as far as you know its a he said/she said so lets just let people call the mounts whatever they want and everyone is happy. Everyone first heard of the mounts from Anthony so we think of Anthony in a high regard.

GhostlyGrenade · July 31, 2019, 07:00:33 PM

i would agree with you, and say call them whatever you want. Invent some badass names for these things. lol

ZSHO · July 31, 2019, 07:52:04 PM

Hmm! The site File not found!!! Z

https://southsidemachineperformance.com/products/ssm-ecoboost-motor-mounts-torque-struts

https://southsidemachineperformance.com/shop?olsPage=t%2Fecoboost

802SHO · July 31, 2019, 07:53:16 PM

Quote from: GhostlyGrenade on July 31, 2019, 07:00:33 PM
i would agree with you, and say call them whatever you want. Invent some badass names for these things. lol

🤦

SM105K · August 01, 2019, 08:37:50 AM

I call them by the proper name in my book. Just take a gander at my signature.

GhostlyGrenade · August 01, 2019, 08:51:01 AM

Well hell yeah brother! I got the "187 mounts" gen. 7. These things are killer! They murdered my 1-2 shift issues.
Doin it for Dale!