98 WS6

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Hey guys,

I've disconnected almost everything to drop the motor out of the bottom (and the top). But I'd rather go the bottom route so I could assemble the new block OUTSIDE the car and then slide it back under the body.

Anyway, I don't have access to a lift, just my car sitting in the driveway. As of right now I can't get my hands on a hoist for a few weeks. Is there any other way to get the car up high enough? I saw a few people say that they used two or three (idk why three?) jacks and some blocks of wood to get the car high enough. Does that sound like it'd give me enough clearance?

Thanks everyone

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

I would use a cherry picker, not jacks.

1BAD_LS1

iTrader: (36)

ya dont try to rig up jacks and blocks... to risky, i used a cherry picker in my driveway and it worked great...

98 WS6

iTrader: (20)

That's what I thought with the jacks.. I thought it'd be risky too, but like 5 people said thats what they did.

So, what do I do, hook an engine hoist up to somewhere under the hood? Should I bolt my strut tower brace back in and lift the body up from there? I don't own an engine hoist so idk what to do.. Are they expensive?

stburgpete

Cherry picker is alot safer.

98 WS6

iTrader: (20)

It might be good for me to invest in a cherry picker/engine hoist then.. I might need it in the future. Where could I pick one up? Or what's a good brand that make those?

MUSTANGBRKR02

iTrader: (91)

harbor freight or another store like that. They also have places that rent them. Just hook it to your radiator support.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ls1-fbody.html

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ne-bottom.html

99LS1Bird

it can be done withouth a engine hoist but its way easier witht one. ive done 4 with one and 2 without it is possible but not fun