Easy Peasy Trans Lift...

[pcollins]

yes it did i took the shifter off and bolted the chains to the trans where the top plate would go.

i maneuvered it by hand once i lifted it. didn't have to take off the y-pipe.

i actually tried 3 transmissions in one evening with this method (tk5, tk4, and fm 14something) before settling on the fm.

once i had it in, i just bolted the crossmember back on and lowered the hoist.


oh yeah, don't hit the rear view mirror.

wait, you actually test drove 3 different trannys taking them in and out like that? or just test fit?

 

[Tony Raine]

wait, you actually test drove 3 different trannys taking them in and out like that? or just test fit?

test fit

it came with a tk5 that was half-ass installed. took it and the transfer case out

had a tk4 laying around, so i swapped that in. fit, but too short for crossmember

then i pulled the fm trans from a parts rig and tossed it in.

and i aligned the clutch with a chunk of rebar ground to fit.

haven't drove it yet. it was originally and auto trans rig, so i haven't figured out which wires to mess with to get it to crank. its a way-back-burner project now that i got the parts i needed for my "main" b2

 

[road_warrior64]

Thanks for the post and pics. I've been working up the nerve to pull my transmission for a slave cylinder replacement and now I think I can do it.

JC

 

[lepp1892]

kudos to you for getting that transmission in without removing the y-pipe.......I convinced myself that was impossible after the 10th try.

I have never had to remove the y-pipe for trans install/removal... I have a 3 inch body lift though... I never really have all that much trouble just "bench pressing it up... My issue always is getting it to slide in.

 

[Boggin]

the easiest way i changed the transmission:

lol but If i ever have to do it again in either of my trucks it will probably be with a motorcycle jack. i bet it would work perfect