transmission jack

[CntStpTheStnk06]

Alright guys so i am going to attempt to do the clutch in my 98, so far the biggest issue i am running into is getting the tcase and tranny down with out killing myself. a transmission jack is not really in the budget at the moment. any good ideas or contraptions some one has come up with to do this same job?

[cherokee-at-16]

Harbor freight has a 450 lb transmission jack for $80 and an 800 lb one for $130. Just throwing it out there if you weren't aware of the these cheaper options. Its not free but a good price to make the job easier and if your only using it every once in a while there's no need for a nice one.

[ninetysix-ex-jay]

I have a motorcycle / atv jack that I've used in the past. Works very well

[Bigbike]

I find dizzys hand works well. Or a rebular jack and ratchet strap and be careful. Take the tcase of the tranny first.

[CntStpTheStnk06]

I find dizzys hand works well. Or a rebular jack and ratchet strap and be careful. Take the tcase of the tranny first.

Sounds like this will be the option I'm going for.

[lilnapsak]

Harbor freight has a 450 lb transmission jack for $80 and an 800 lb one for $130. Just throwing it out there if you weren't aware of the these cheaper options. Its not free but a good price to make the job easier and if your only using it every once in a while there's no need for a nice one.

harbor frieght has a mount that goes on a regular floor jack to make it a trans jack also. not the best thing but its pretty cheap if you use one of their 25% off coupons you find in magazines.

[DizzDizz]

Sounds like this will be the option I'm going for.

You want to use my hand? I mean u can use my left one cause I'm a righty.

[CntStpTheStnk06]

harbor frieght has a mount that goes on a regular floor jack to make it a trans jack also. not the best thing but its pretty cheap if you use one of their 25% off coupons you find in magazines.

thanks man i am going to look into this, if you have any links please forward

[CntStpTheStnk06]

You want to use my hand? I mean u can use my left one cause I'm a righty.

i am all set man, if i used your left hand then caleb would be lonely

[DizzDizz]

i am all set man, if i used your left hand then caleb would be lonely

That's why I didn't want to goal my right hand lol.

[WickedXJ]

If I were you I would go to somewhere like logan steel and pick up a small section of pipe or something of the like to fit over/through the end of a normal jack then weld that to a steel plate and weld a few supports to the sides of that plate to make yourself a transmission holder for your jack which could probably be done for under $20 if you know where to get the steel.

[DizzDizz]

Or u can bench press it. At least it ain't a t56 lol.

[Zullock Holmes]

take the t case off first, the tranny's not that heavy, just sucks when it rains gear oil on your face....

[1cleantj]

lay a piece of plywood on ground (if doing on dirt). floorjack to support weight/help line it up and put a rope under tranny from one frame rail to the other tied off to each frame rail. slide transmission a few inches back so you can do clucth then reassemble.

I love doing TJ's clutches.