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View Poll Results: How do you deal with removal and installation of your tranny?
Slide under the car with it on your chest then heave it up.
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Slide it under with a jack to get it in position then wrassle it.
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38.46%
Screw all that, I have a lift and a tranny jack attachment.
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 01:20 PM
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I'm a number one personally. The jack gets in the way too much right now. One day I'll fit in the number three category though.
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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i wish i had a lift.

that would kick ***

and a 4 car heated garage. with 3 lifts now that i think about it

and a full body shop too
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 01:25 PM
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#1 is easier than number 2, but #3 is the best way



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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 01:26 PM
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I did number one.. it was ..... Fun..
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 01:26 PM
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Its a pain with the jack but at I really didn't have anybody to help me screw it in when I pushed it back up...it really is a 2 person job.
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 02:17 PM
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I'm #3 all the way he he he suckers j/k LOL
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 02:20 PM
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I actually use a set of TRUCK jackstands, and I have a transmission adaptor for one of my floor jacks.
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 02:23 PM
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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You arent a man if you dont have a output shaft tattoo on your shin and a bellhousing tattoo on your face.
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