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gman · 03-20-2003, 03:52 PM

Looking for ideas...........

Has anyone fabbed up a tranny jack that could be used with a regular floor jack....... that could also be used for the transfer case? Any ideas would be great.
Or any ideas on removing these without just using a couple guys brute force. Thanks.

**COBALT** · 03-20-2003, 04:16 PM

Well, they sell adapters for floor jacks.

Basically you need something flat that's probably 12" x 12" with a way to either wrap a chain or nylon strap around whatever you're lowering to keep it secure. You also have to keep it as thin as possible so you can lower it enough to get clearance under the vehicle.

Let me know what you figure out.

1971LT1SWBPOSI373 · 03-20-2003, 04:21 PM

Harbour Freight sells a cheapie for your floor jack

72shadetree · 03-20-2003, 04:22 PM

on my 2wd we put the front of truck on ramps and laid a couple wheels in front of it slipped a long 2x10 under truck and put one end on the stacked up wheels and a small floor jack on the otherend then slid tranny on 2x10 that was longways under truck then jacked it up and slipped it in.its alot easier to slid than picking it up

Long Knight · 03-20-2003, 05:43 PM

What a great idea! You mean I didn't have to muscle my Th350 up by hand, keeping the tension with a rope attached to my foot? Whish I had my jack back then.
Hey gman, it's pretty easy. Go to a Do-It-Yourself center (Home Depot, Lowes) or whatever and get some plate steel, like 1/8 inch will work, about 12x12. Also, get a carrage bolt about the same size as the hole in your jack arm. OK, hard part...drill a hole in the middle of the plate, bolt it down, break an EMPTY beer bottle on it for luck. Or, if you don't like to do stuff like this you could go and buy one. Just make sure you have someone there to help you take the tranny out, just in case you can't dial the phone for emergency response.

matt_field · 03-20-2003, 10:37 PM

use a big piece of wood! haha i just did that this weekend. probably wasnt the safest thing but its in the truck now so. oh by the way i did the transfercase. that thing was hard to get on there so the weight was even!

matt

Longhorn Man · 03-21-2003, 12:22 AM

Check to see if Auto Zone has them on there free tool loan program.

oldsub86 · 03-21-2003, 12:37 AM

I picked up an adapter to put on my floor jack and then discovered I couldn't lift the vehicle high enough to use it. I took it back and traded it for a transmission jack that is like a big scissor jack on wheels. Roll it under, tighten it up and then unbolt the transmission and pull it back. Lower the jack as far as possible and then slide the tranny off the jack so you can drag it out from under the vehicle. I used it on my old Ford for the automatic and last fall on the Toyota when I changed out the clutch.
Don't know if there is a brand name on it but I bought the jack locally at a farm supply store.

**t korinek** · 03-21-2003, 03:20 AM

I bought the scissor type tranny jack from harbor freight $70 for my last tranny job, a turbo 400. I did it myself with half the sweat it usually takes. Just have two sets of truck jackstands ready so you can get the front & back up for easy clearance. All I can say is why didn't I buy one of these 15 years ago!

Long Knight · 03-21-2003, 10:03 AM

I almost forgot. Back when I worked at TSC they sold a tranny scissor jack like what oldsub86 is talking about. It is the same thing as a motorcycle jack.

slam33 · 03-21-2003, 10:31 AM

I made a platform out of plywood about 13x18 that has wood blocks around the sides to lock in the trans pan. Then I screwed the jack pad to the bottom of it and set it on the floor jack. Worked great.

03-20-2003, 03:52 PM	#1
gman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 290	Anyone have Tranny jack ideas Looking for ideas........... Has anyone fabbed up a tranny jack that could be used with a regular floor jack....... that could also be used for the transfer case? Any ideas would be great. Or any ideas on removing these without just using a couple guys brute force. Thanks. __________________ 72 Chevy SWB Custom Deluxe K10, 350/SM465, PS, PB, Fact. Air 2000 Harley...Wide Glide

03-20-2003, 04:16 PM	#2
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Well, they sell adapters for floor jacks. Basically you need something flat that's probably 12" x 12" with a way to either wrap a chain or nylon strap around whatever you're lowering to keep it secure. You also have to keep it as thin as possible so you can lower it enough to get clearance under the vehicle. Let me know what you figure out. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

03-20-2003, 04:21 PM	#3
1971LT1SWBPOSI373 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 460	Harbour Freight sells a cheapie for your floor jack __________________ 1971 Shortbed 350/350 w/ Posi-traction 3:73's 1996 Chevy Silverado TJ in Springfield, Virginia Likes old Chevy trucks Drinks Miller MGD

03-20-2003, 04:22 PM	#4
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	on my 2wd we put the front of truck on ramps and laid a couple wheels in front of it slipped a long 2x10 under truck and put one end on the stacked up wheels and a small floor jack on the otherend then slid tranny on 2x10 that was longways under truck then jacked it up and slipped it in.its alot easier to slid than picking it up __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

03-20-2003, 05:43 PM	#5
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	What a great idea! You mean I didn't have to muscle my Th350 up by hand, keeping the tension with a rope attached to my foot? Whish I had my jack back then. Hey gman, it's pretty easy. Go to a Do-It-Yourself center (Home Depot, Lowes) or whatever and get some plate steel, like 1/8 inch will work, about 12x12. Also, get a carrage bolt about the same size as the hole in your jack arm. OK, hard part...drill a hole in the middle of the plate, bolt it down, break an EMPTY beer bottle on it for luck. Or, if you don't like to do stuff like this you could go and buy one. Just make sure you have someone there to help you take the tranny out, just in case you can't dial the phone for emergency response. __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

03-20-2003, 10:37 PM	#6
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	use a big piece of wood! haha i just did that this weekend. probably wasnt the safest thing but its in the truck now so. oh by the way i did the transfercase. that thing was hard to get on there so the weight was even! matt __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

03-21-2003, 12:22 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Check to see if Auto Zone has them on there free tool loan program.

03-21-2003, 12:37 AM	#8
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	I picked up an adapter to put on my floor jack and then discovered I couldn't lift the vehicle high enough to use it. I took it back and traded it for a transmission jack that is like a big scissor jack on wheels. Roll it under, tighten it up and then unbolt the transmission and pull it back. Lower the jack as far as possible and then slide the tranny off the jack so you can drag it out from under the vehicle. I used it on my old Ford for the automatic and last fall on the Toyota when I changed out the clutch. Don't know if there is a brand name on it but I bought the jack locally at a farm supply store. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

03-21-2003, 03:20 AM	#9
t korinek Truckin' Krazy Join Date: May 2000 Location: mesa az Posts: 6,193	I bought the scissor type tranny jack from harbor freight $70 for my last tranny job, a turbo 400. I did it myself with half the sweat it usually takes. Just have two sets of truck jackstands ready so you can get the front & back up for easy clearance. All I can say is why didn't I buy one of these 15 years ago! __________________ Dealer for: American Auto Wire Precision weatherstripping Dakota Digital Trim parts Carpets Truck World seat covers & Many others Chevy Parts locator in Mesa AZ!

03-21-2003, 10:03 AM	#10
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	I almost forgot. Back when I worked at TSC they sold a tranny scissor jack like what oldsub86 is talking about. It is the same thing as a motorcycle jack. __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

03-21-2003, 10:31 AM	#11
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	I made a platform out of plywood about 13x18 that has wood blocks around the sides to lock in the trans pan. Then I screwed the jack pad to the bottom of it and set it on the floor jack. Worked great. __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>



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