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What can I use to safely lower a transmission down to the ground?
I have to replace the automatic transmission in my 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty 7.3L Powerstroke diesel pickup since it finally took a dump on me at 270k miles. I'm going to do the replacement myself in my driveway, however is there some sort of jack or tool designed to cradle the transmission and lower it to the ground safely other than the jacks used in shops that are meant for vehicles supported up in the air on lifts? If so where can I get one?
I have a floor jack but the more I think about it, the more I think that will end in disaster if I attempt to use it like that. I'll need my broken transmission intact so I can turn it in as a core.
3 Answers
- 5 years ago
Use a floor jack with a strap or chain to hold the transmission. If you are handy, build a cradle to fit the jack from angle, channel or plate. Include a tiedown point on it for the transmission. HF sells trans jacks for the DIY.
