Engine Cradle Swap?

Challenge · 10-25-2011, 12:41 AM

Hi Everyone,

I have to swap the engine cradle out on my 2009 Challenger and I have a few questions:

Has anyone done it?
How long did it take?
Any advice?
Any special tool help?
How did you brace the motor?

Does anyone know of an aftermarket cradle?

Thanks a ton!!!

Greg

**Storm Rider** · 10-25-2011, 06:59 AM

I don't have any help, but I do want to wish you the best of luck on that project.

**Bullishman13** · 10-25-2011, 03:13 PM

Speedlogix sells a Tubular K member that reduces the weight over stock by around 20lbs.

Call them up and talk with Shawn or Mikey. They will answer what they can.

You'll likely have to have a cherry picker or an engine shop to pull the motor and replace it. This requires the transmission and all engine bay components to be removed and unhooked.

Mind if I ask why you'd want to ditch the stock one? They do have their advantages, just wondering. You can search online for OEM parts. I've used a few like Mopar Super Center. You'll save money buying OEM parts online over your dealership. Warranty work will have to be done and ordered through the dealership. Let us know what you come up with, this could save someone a headache and hopefully helps you out.

Oh, and welcome to the forum.

Challenge · 10-25-2011, 03:44 PM

The current one in really bent from what appears to have been a rock or an object that didn't want to move......

**Shaggy** · 10-28-2011, 03:58 AM

Where did it get banged up at on the cradle?

10-25-2011, 12:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Challenge Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3	Engine Cradle Swap? Hi Everyone, I have to swap the engine cradle out on my 2009 Challenger and I have a few questions: Has anyone done it? How long did it take? Any advice? Any special tool help? How did you brace the motor? Does anyone know of an aftermarket cradle? Thanks a ton!!! Greg Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-25-2011, 06:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Storm Rider Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: High Point, NC Age: 49 Posts: 596	I don't have any help, but I do want to wish you the best of luck on that project. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Challenger - Back from the Dead

10-25-2011, 03:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bullishman13 Full Access Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NC Posts: 67	Speedlogix sells a Tubular K member that reduces the weight over stock by around 20lbs. Call them up and talk with Shawn or Mikey. They will answer what they can. You'll likely have to have a cherry picker or an engine shop to pull the motor and replace it. This requires the transmission and all engine bay components to be removed and unhooked. Mind if I ask why you'd want to ditch the stock one? They do have their advantages, just wondering. You can search online for OEM parts. I've used a few like Mopar Super Center. You'll save money buying OEM parts online over your dealership. Warranty work will have to be done and ordered through the dealership. Let us know what you come up with, this could save someone a headache and hopefully helps you out. Oh, and welcome to the forum. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by Bullishman13; 10-25-2011 at 03:18 PM.

10-25-2011, 03:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Challenge Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3	The current one in really bent from what appears to have been a rock or an object that didn't want to move...... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-28-2011, 03:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Shaggy Administrator Join Date: Jul 2011 Age: 35 Posts: 309	Where did it get banged up at on the cradle? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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