Jig or Hoist
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From: West Seneca NY
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stands
bought mine for $159 free shipping no coupon.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Heavy-Duty-Truck-10-Ton-Pin-Type-Jack-Stand-Tool-Industrial-Pair/842213643?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSelle rId=529&adid=22222222228150572128&wl0=&w l1=g&wl2=m&wl3=262539254770&wl4=pla-487106586167&wl5=1015214&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=& wl9=pla&wl10=112354406&wl11=online&wl12= 842213643&wl13=&veh=sem
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Heavy-Duty-Truck-10-Ton-Pin-Type-Jack-Stand-Tool-Industrial-Pair/842213643?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSelle rId=529&adid=22222222228150572128&wl0=&w l1=g&wl2=m&wl3=262539254770&wl4=pla-487106586167&wl5=1015214&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=& wl9=pla&wl10=112354406&wl11=online&wl12= 842213643&wl13=&veh=sem
Drifting
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From: West Seneca NY
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
nice purchase....that will with you for a life time.
you should be able to figure it out easy enough ....theres a picture that shows an imaginary line from the top of the lowered differential to the bottom of the trunk that you are not to exceed for fear of the engine breaking stuff at the back of the engine up against the fire wall. so the minimum would be the height of the differential measured down from the trunk lowest point, add to that the height of the cradle and lifiting device for under the cradle and that's a good starting point.
you should be able to figure it out easy enough ....theres a picture that shows an imaginary line from the top of the lowered differential to the bottom of the trunk that you are not to exceed for fear of the engine breaking stuff at the back of the engine up against the fire wall. so the minimum would be the height of the differential measured down from the trunk lowest point, add to that the height of the cradle and lifiting device for under the cradle and that's a good starting point.
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math
dang bob thats like an algebra problem. i guess it really doesnt matter on the height. the important thing is to keep the engine, torque tube and diff parallel to the ground so it can slide in and out. since the front wheels are on ramps, that sets the engine height. the jacks on the rear end are just to clear the cradle.
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
LOL! I've done the JACK STAND method to change the drive train components a couple of times. Two clutches, a TT and then an automatic Trans Torque Converter swap out. Its very doable.
Now that I'm older, stiffer and fatter, I want to do it easier. I found the QUICK JACK. If you have not see one in action, do yourself a favor and watch the MANY You Tube videos on it.
Sure, its an investment but if you have more than one car (I have FIVE,
) Its a life saver!
Bill
Now that I'm older, stiffer and fatter, I want to do it easier. I found the QUICK JACK. If you have not see one in action, do yourself a favor and watch the MANY You Tube videos on it.
Sure, its an investment but if you have more than one car (I have FIVE,
) Its a life saver!Bill
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From: Oregon
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23
LOL! I've done the JACK STAND method to change the drive train components a couple of times. Two clutches, a TT and then an automatic Trans Torque Converter swap out. Its very doable.
Now that I'm older, stiffer and fatter, I want to do it easier. I found the QUICK JACK. If you have not see one in action, do yourself a favor and watch the MANY You Tube videos on it.
Sure, its an investment but if you have more than one car (I have FIVE, ) Its a life saver!
Bill
Now that I'm older, stiffer and fatter, I want to do it easier. I found the QUICK JACK. If you have not see one in action, do yourself a favor and watch the MANY You Tube videos on it.
Sure, its an investment but if you have more than one car (I have FIVE,
) Its a life saver!Bill
Bill, I tried to suggest that a page or two back
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
dang bob thats like an algebra problem. i guess it really doesnt matter on the height. the important thing is to keep the engine, torque tube and diff parallel to the ground so it can slide in and out. since the front wheels are on ramps, that sets the engine height. the jacks on the rear end are just to clear the cradle.
