nighthawk08

Please post pics or ideas on how you go about lowering/raising your transmission using a floor jack.

This is the only one I've found so far and I need more ideas!

thanks

and anyone do this alone on the floor? or do I NEED an extra set of hands?

blackbeast ss

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thats how i did it ....at least 2 people to make it easier

forbes

here is the one of my choice but there are others on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Auto...1%7C240%3A1318

BigKID

iTrader: (5)

I use a 2x6 wide enough span the edges of the pan for better weight distribution and balance. You can also use a ratchet strap to secure the trans to the jack if you are worried about it slipping as you pry the trans from the engine. I have done a few 60s by myself but it makes it much easier with a helper when you are on your back on the floor. I am actually going to tackel pulling my 80 by myself one night this week.

KySilverado

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The picture is basically the way I've done it about 6 times. By myself on the floor. Kinda scary.

krambo

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Yea, I suggest a helper, don't try to be a hero. I had the tranny strapped to a jack and upon removal, the converter slipped out and landed on my chest after trying to catch it. Knocked the wind out of me and soaked everything in fluid.

budhayes3

iTrader: (19)

I will be doing mine, 4x4 with transfer case, by myself. In high school I used to do side jobs with my step father, I pulled the trans and he built it. Always used a floor jack and some 2x4's. Now I have a trans jack adapter that I'll be using when the time comes...although I do have 2 friends who are mechanically inclinded, so I'm undecided. Usually when I ask for help, the help just gets in my way lol.

viciousknid

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I also used that. Works great. I'm in a wheelchair and with my truck up on ramps I was able to sit down under the truck and install the transmission NUMEROUS times without help.
Kept running into stupid problems that required me to drop the trans again like 4 times.

venomhp

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Ive used that jack before, if you have access to a bike lift that makes it easier if it will go up high enough

obviously I prefer the method with a 2x4 since its my pic but its not difficult once its on there