tips on installing driver side motor mount?

[0-60n4]

per the forum's recommendation, I got the HRhardparts driver side motor mount. Good call. The stock one was broke. The rubber was split almost half way from the steel. Got the old one out and new one in place with no problem. I installed the rear bolt but could not get the front one in after about an hour of trying and with a lift. Took a break and came back the next night for round 2. Removed the rear bolt and tried the front one first. After an other 1 hour round; score Jim- 0, mount- 2. Having trouble getting the front bolt hole to line up.
I will take a 2 day break to rest and work out before going into the 3rd and final round. Any tips from those who have won this fight? Maybe remove the IC support brace or get small hands? I've been using 3 extensions with universal joint.

 

[SCOOBY DOO]

Pull the tire...and go at it through the wheel well.

 

[HouTX87]

Pull the tire...and go at it through the wheel well.

x2

 

[0-60n4]

OK, I'll give that a try Sunday. Thanks.

 

[hawkfan]

OK, I'll give that a try Sunday. Thanks.

I did both passenger and driver side mounts a few weeks back. Pulling the tire is the only way. Use wobble and/or swivel extensions to make it easier on yourself. Trust me, the wobble extensions are the way to go.

 

[0-60n4]

And 1 hour and 20 minutes into the 3rd round, the winner by TKO, Jim. Thanks for the tips. You were right. I don't think I could have done it with the wheel on. Still a B&%$h but well worth it. Once again, the forum comes through!

 

[we4Mateo]

And 1 hour and 20 minutes into the 3rd round, the winner by TKO, Jim. Thanks for the tips. You were right. I don't think I could have done it with the wheel on. Still a B&%$h but well worth it. Once again, the forum comes through!

Congrats. You'll need the pass one too at 500rwhp