Anyone ever used one if these jack/lifts to install there tranny? I have my ZJ front end up in ramps. Not sure how much clearance needed around bottle jack area? Was thinking probably come in from the front of Jeep maybe. I'll probably be putting it in myself as I had to remove it myself. This would be very nice and stable? Any input?
Installing tranny with ATV/Motorcycle lift?
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Anyone ever used one if these jack/lifts to install there tranny? I have my ZJ front end up in ramps. Not sure how much clearance needed around bottle jack area? Was thinking probably come in from the front of Jeep maybe. I'll probably be putting it in myself as I had to remove it myself. This would be very nice and stable? Any input?
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I used my motor cycle jack on another vehicle with some boards to remove and install gas tank,worked good.
If I were doing a tranny thats what I would use cuz I have one.
I will hold the weight, it holds my 700lbs Harley up easy
If I were doing a tranny thats what I would use cuz I have one.
I will hold the weight, it holds my 700lbs Harley up easy
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Yeah I'll be doing it myself so figured would work great and be very stable. Just wondered if I'd be able to get it far enough under Jeep or any clearance issues of the lift.
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How high did you guys have to have the vehicle?
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Boy it's rough doing things yourself! Took forever and some engineering lol just to get tranny on jack from under Jeep. Been a PITA trying mate with block. I get 1 side to go then go to get other side and then slides out. Due to unlevel ground the 1side is lower than other. Made sure convertor is seated fully, passenger side is just being a bear!
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When that happens start a bolt on the side with the engaged pin. Don't tighten, just start the bolt about 5 threads so it's not gonna pull out.
That will keep it from moving out of place while you muscle the other side onto the pin.
If it fights too hard triple check for interference or a wire loom that's dropped down between em.
good luck
That will keep it from moving out of place while you muscle the other side onto the pin.
If it fights too hard triple check for interference or a wire loom that's dropped down between em.
good luck
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Thx. I thought about that but knew not to tighten it to draw it in. I did have loom in way once but now there's nothing and will even triple check convertor but using straight edge I actually had little over 1/2". Going to give it a try after bit. Sore as hell from this thing lol. Much appreciation!
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Also: the engine is at a downward angle so I gotta try to shim the tranny at an upward angle hoping that will mesh better.
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Don't "shim" the tranny on the jack. Just start one bolt, lower the jack a few inches, and muscle it into place.
A lot of times the best position is with the tailshaft pointing at your chest and your knees under the sides of the pan. Lift with the knees and position the bellhousing by moving the tailshaft.
But if the jack's too high, no amount of fighting it will work.
Sometimes with a lighter trans like a C4 or th350 I'll skip the jack entirely and just drag it up onto my legs and lift it with my knees. Sounds a little extreme but isn't that bad and is usually twice as fast as a jack. But I'm not man enough to do that with a 46rh. They're heavy.
A lot of times the best position is with the tailshaft pointing at your chest and your knees under the sides of the pan. Lift with the knees and position the bellhousing by moving the tailshaft.
But if the jack's too high, no amount of fighting it will work.
Sometimes with a lighter trans like a C4 or th350 I'll skip the jack entirely and just drag it up onto my legs and lift it with my knees. Sounds a little extreme but isn't that bad and is usually twice as fast as a jack. But I'm not man enough to do that with a 46rh. They're heavy.
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Thx guys. Finally got it in! Just few things left to finish and have to figure what to do about my transfer case.
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http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/transmission-jacks.html
Are one of these what your talking about. The one that is going for $139.00 is the one I use.http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/transmission-jacks/800-lb-capacity-transmission-jack-3185.html
Are one of these what your talking about. The one that is going for $139.00 is the one I use.http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/transmission-jacks/800-lb-capacity-transmission-jack-3185.html
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I actually got it from Tractor Supply. It's pretty nice. It's like a normal jack with the 2 supports for motorcycles and ATV's but saddle is removable and works great for tranny. Very stable, no need to even chain or strap it. $130!
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Forgot to add its very solid and heavy duty. 4000lb rating!
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If I had a Northern Tool by me I would look at getting this. I'm told this thing can handle a Trans with no problem and no flex. To me it looks like a regular jack with an adapter. Also the foot print not had stable, but a guy said he lifted his Cummings truck Trans with it.
I can't get the link to work but it is made by Torin 1000lb. Going for $189.00. 144845 item #. Now a 4000 lb I figure would go for $1200-$3000.
I can't get the link to work but it is made by Torin 1000lb. Going for $189.00. 144845 item #. Now a 4000 lb I figure would go for $1200-$3000.
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I had never seen one of this style before. It was only one they had. I was suprised when I asked how much and was told $130. Sears has a similar one that is all aluminum for $200. To pick mine up it really takes 2 people. I didn't hesitate to buy it because of my transmission install plus i'm always tearing down quads and rebuilding.
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