Anyone use a trans adapter cradle on your reg floor jack when changing the clutch?
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For those of you who have changed you clutch without a lift, what did you use to hold the tranny up?
I saw some cradles that can fit onto a regular floor jack made to hold a tranny (including chains). Did you guys use one of these cradles, or did you buy a whole transmission floor jack? I am wondering how well the cradles work?
I need to replace my clutch before I install my APS TT kit.
I saw some cradles that can fit onto a regular floor jack made to hold a tranny (including chains). Did you guys use one of these cradles, or did you buy a whole transmission floor jack? I am wondering how well the cradles work?
I need to replace my clutch before I install my APS TT kit.
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Originally Posted by WS6 John
For those of you who have changed you clutch without a lift, what did you use to hold the tranny up?
I saw some cradles that can fit onto a regular floor jack made to hold a tranny (including chains). Did you guys use one of these cradles, or did you buy a whole transmission floor jack? I am wondering how well the cradles work?
I need to replace my clutch before I install my APS TT kit.
I saw some cradles that can fit onto a regular floor jack made to hold a tranny (including chains). Did you guys use one of these cradles, or did you buy a whole transmission floor jack? I am wondering how well the cradles work?
I need to replace my clutch before I install my APS TT kit.
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Like "Yak" Said. Be a man. I dropped my Trans 4 times in the last year and I just use a Normal Floor jack. One person controls the jack and one holds the trans Centered. Last time I did my clutch (2 weeks ago) I started working on my car around 5pm and was done, showered and driving to the bar by 9pm. This was all on the floor to and Im only 21 years old. Its not to hard.
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Pulled and installed it by myself. Just dropped it on my chest to pull it and bench pressed it into place to install it. I guess I got lucky because I got the input shaft engaged in the clutch disc with in a few seconds.
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Originally Posted by yak
be a real man just drop it out on your chest. it's only like 100lbs.
I would most likely be pulling it out by myself, ie no second set of hands. That is why I am considering getting a trans adapter or a trans jack.
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I borrowed an ATV/Motorcycle jack from a buddy. It works great if you're removing or replacing the tranny by yourself. FWIW, my T56 weighed 120lbs without fluid. It may be slightly heavier than stock because it has steel shift forks and a 30 spline Viper output shaft, but not that much.
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Originally Posted by WS6 John
Hmmm, only 100lbs. It thought it would be heavier. The last trans I pulled was a t5 from a Rustang 12 years ago. I was under the impression that a t56 would be a lot larger/heavier.
I would most likely be pulling it out by myself, ie no second set of hands. That is why I am considering getting a trans adapter or a trans jack.
I would most likely be pulling it out by myself, ie no second set of hands. That is why I am considering getting a trans adapter or a trans jack.