TH400 Removal(I need some tips and tricks)

[rideblue00]

So, my trans is leaking like a sieve and needs some TLC. I need some tips and tricks to remove it from the truck. Its against a 350V8. How do I access the upper bolts against the firewall? I assume when I pull the rear crossmenber and tip the whole thing down a bit I will have a little more room to get to the bolts. I dont have a lift or a trans jack. I will be blocking up the frame with some 6x6's to get some room to do this. I think I can borrow a trans jack, if not, I will build an accessory to grab the trans for my regular jack. Im not a newbie to these trucks or fabbing stuff, but just want to see what others have done to make things easier. Thanks guys