trans jack

[Dmichels]

I was tired of balancing transmissions on top of the floor jack. So I bought a trans jack from Harbor Freight. I am not a huge fan of HF but it is OK for cheep tools they usually last with light use. I bought the 800 lbs. unit came to about $125 with a coupon. It should make my upcoming trans job a little easier.
Dave

[VegasCharger]

Yea me too, I limit myself when buying from HF. They can be handy at times when you need something in a pinch.

Good job on your trans. jack at a dicounted price to tackle the job

[69wannabe]

I picked one up at summit racing a few years back for about the same price, most likely the same kind and have used it several times and it has really been a lifesaver. I also use it to help put gas tanks back up in vehicles when I have to do a fuel pump job, I just take the adjustable holders off and use the flat plate. Alot better than a floor jack and piece of flat wood!!! I'm hoping to have myself a car lift this spring so I will have to regroup on a transmission jack and get a tall one. 

[1974dodgecharger]

I was a cheap ass  I had like 2 bottle jacks trying to aling my tranny in and had a helper with it while I guided...yeah they are life savers.

[myk]

What I wouldn't do for a freaking lift...

[ws23rt]

I have removed and installed 727s many times with out a trans jack. With the car at the right height I would drag the trans on my chest and push it up using my knee to lift the tail shaft.
I will never do it again and it makes me cringe to recall doing it.  
Being young poor and stupid made me try crazy stuff.  
When my 57 300C needed trans work I got it out on my chest but rented a trans jack to put it back. The jack weighed around 75 lbs and I brought it home on my 450 Honda in my lap  BTW I drug that cast iron trans up three flights to my attic bedroom where it was a warm place to figure out how these things worked. (It worked like new when I was done)  

[XS29L]

I use a floor jack and an old 340 flywheel. Flip over the flywheel so the recess sits over the pad of the jack and bingo redneck transjack. This worked well for automatics and with a little finesse I've used it for manual transmissions also. Just BE CAREFUL !  This setup works for fuel tanks also.

[Dmichels]

I have done plenty of jobs broke and poor without the correct equipment. I am glad I had the skill set to do it. It has saved me the money I did not have.  As I can afford tools I buy them.
Dave

[1974dodgecharger]

I have done plenty of jobs broke and poor without the correct equipment. I am glad I had the skill set to do it. It has saved me the money I did not have.  As I can afford tools I buy them.
Dave

I agree, but if I had a little extra money though I would get the right tool for the right job. 

[Troy]

I have the Harbor Freight scissor style transmission jack. It's much cheaper - especially with a coupon - and no hydraulics. It's only rated for 450 pounds but I don't currently have any transmissions heavier than about 150. It has a stability strap to tie down the transmission so it doesn't fall off, the ability to tilt, and it has decent casters. I've used it 3.5 times (it's currently holding my truck together) with no issues at all. The worst thing I suppose is that the crank is aligned with the center of the car so getting it up and down is a pain because that's about the farthest you ever have to get under the car.

Troy