Transmssion jack

comrepair323 · Post by **comrepair323** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:42 pm

is there something i can use instead of a Transmission jack to lower the transmssion out. Since I only plan on doing this once and dont want ot spend the 200-400 dollars on one if its only gonna get useed ever once inwhile

takza · Post by **takza** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 4:18 am

I've used scissors jacks and so forth...plus 4 x 4s. Will try a trolley jack on plywood this time. Can use chunks of wood and even put grease on them to allow the trans to slide if needed. Takes patience?

Soutthpaw · Post by **Soutthpaw** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:44 pm

its not that heavy I can pick the whole transaxle up by myself just use a good floor jack or get someone to help you wiggle it out

Mac · Post by **Mac** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 2:57 am

yeah, i didn't use a jack, just 2 guys to lift it down.

neonsport · Post by **neonsport** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 9:12 am

I bought a transmission jack at Harbor Freight for $39 on sale. It's one of those things I don't use often, but it's worth every penny when I do.

vjharpe · Post by **vjharpe** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:49 pm

Kind of late but I got a scissors type transmission jack at Harbor Freight for about $60.

Starfire · Post by **Starfire** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:41 pm

Trolley jack works a treat. Well worth having one around the house anyway. Scissor jacks suck, especially the one that came with my MR2 (the handle is made of 2 parts and is gauranteed to fall apart at the most inopportune time causing you to skin your knuckles on the ground).

Typrus · Post by **Typrus** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:27 pm

Keep your scissors lubed. I used to only use Scissors to lift my Terc. One corner at a time. Its not too terrible. Just don't take your pumpers for granted.
I plan on using my motorcycle jack. Just strap her down. I have enough back problems.... God I don't want to know where my back'll be in 40 years... (shivers)

I think that minus fluid the tranny is around 75lbs.