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Dropping 904 transmission while on jacks. Clearance questions.

I did mine for about $400
You're in California, where about?
I can loan you the only special tool you'll need - special spring compressor.

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And if you're really close I could even help you....


Jeff
Thanks Jeff! I already have the tool on it's way. It's a cheap $29.99 version but it's the same one I've seen used in the YouTube vid I'm referencing. And I'm way up north in Sacramento but appreciate the offer.
 
I built these for about $40.......

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Built them in 2 halves because I couldn't jack it high enough in one shot...

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Even then I barely slid my 727 out....but boy did I feel safe under it at least!

Jeff
A word of caution without that plywood they can crush easily with the holes horizontal. I'd get a 2X12 and do the same as you do under tires and cap it with 2X12. I'm sure there are other designs.
 
A word of caution without that plywood they can crush easily with the holes horizontal. I'd get a 2X12 and do the same as you do under tires and cap it with 2X12. I'm sure there are other designs.
I found them remarkably strong.....

Jeff
 
When I was 20 use real cinder blocks, holes up under tires on bare ground to hold up my 62 Dodge. I shudder at the thought.
 
I did it! Whats funny is that I didnt get injured till after I was done with the drop. I was examining the torque converter and it slipped my grasp. I tried catching it and ended up pinching some fingers between the sharp starter teeth and the oil pan.

Yes I was a little concerned of the cinderblocks crumbling under the metal jack wheels. I had a very thin piece of plywood to help dissipitate the stress areas. Ill be sure to cut something thicker. The 2x4 pillars themselves are solid. They can probably hold up a bus.

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I did it! Whats funny is that I didnt get injured till after I was done with the drop. I was examining the torque converter and it slipped my grasp. I tried catching it and ended up pinching some fingers between the sharp starter teeth and the oil pan.

Yes I was a little concerned of the cinderblocks crumbling under the metal jack wheels. I had a very thin piece of plywood to help dissipitate the stress areas. Ill be sure to cut something thicker. The 2x4 pillars themselves are solid. They can probably hold up a bus.

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So you built the 2X4 stands?
Glad you got it out! That's the worst part!

Jeff
 
I would'nt have cinder blocks any closer than 10' from my car. You're really asking for trouble. Solid wood or nothing!
 
I built my blocks like MrJLR's but capped them with a 2X10 and an angle cut 2X4. Put a extra block just below top cap, think mine are 22" long.
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I built my blocks like MrJLR's but capped them with a 2X10 and an angle cut 2X4. Put a extra block just below top cap, think mine are 22" long.
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Ah I see. I kind of liked the way the tire securely nested in there but could see how the top blocks would try to push out. Always open to improvements.
 
I put a single 2x4 on edge across the fenders but only on top of the area where the fender bolts to the inner fender.Wrapped a chain around it and bolted to the backs of the heads.

No marks. Put a rag under each end if you want.
 
I put a single 2x4 on edge across the fenders but only on top of the area where the fender bolts to the inner fender.Wrapped a chain around it and bolted to the backs of the heads.

No marks. Put a rag under each end if you want.
I knew I saw that idea on here somewhere. I think you commented on one of my first posts on FBBO. Let me tell you, that jack holding the engine up was such a pain to maneuver around. Makes safe sense since the motor mounts are still bolted in then the 2x4 would only be helping keep the motor tipped.
 
I knew I saw that idea on here somewhere. I think you commented on one of my first posts on FBBO. Let me tell you, that jack holding the engine up was such a pain to maneuver around. Makes safe sense since the motor mounts are still bolted in then the 2x4 would only be helping keep the motor tipped.
I was "lucky....my headers are so damn close to my steering, the engine rested on the headers right away and hardly tipped back at all.

Jeff
 
If there is a ledge on inner fender panels cut 2X4 so it only lays on the IFP. Another option is to run a cable threw fender access holes for front end alignment or between torsion bars.
 
Well, dang. So much for a mind like a steel trap.

I actually used a length of C channel steel resting on PT 2x6 which sat on top of the fender to inner fender bolts.

To make things a bit more complex, I employed a modern scissors jack to raise and lower the engine, since I was removing one motor mount.

Still no marks on the inner fenders or bolt heads.

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