had to make a new tool today. Engine cradle

[63chevyll]

Didn't want to buy one.
So this was made to fit multiple cars and different configurations. Can also add things later on.

 

[CGT80]

Did you need that so you can replace motor mounts?

 

[63chevyll]

take out trans, engine mounts, oil pan.

I used an OTC for a while, but always had to borrow it.

 

[m4]

Nice fab work.

 

[63chevyll]

Thanks, but I woulda much rather been building a bumper for my burb

 

[str8axle55]

Nice work, looks stout.

 

[dhcomp]

Better pics?

Link to comparable tool. Trying to understand what you built, haha. Looks good though!

 

[63chevyll]

Here is a name brand one

Because many of the FWD vehicles requires sub frame/cradle removal to.remove transmissions to do clutches, or replace trans.

I used to.used a few blocks of wood and random chain or motorcycle straps

 

[dhcomp]

Here is a name brand one

Because many of the FWD vehicles requires sub frame/cradle removal to.remove transmissions to do clutches, or replace trans.

I used to.used a few blocks of wood and random chain or motorcycle straps

So it supports to the body and hangs the drivetrain while you remove the subframe from below?

I'm confused.

 

[63chevyll]

Yes sir, and I Never actually gave a description, just thought people knew what they were.

 

[Captainfab]

Nice work

 

[GMC Truck]

Front wheel drives are a pita! I had to do a clutch in an older grand am and I thought that job would never end. Never again! Nice work on the cradle though, i had to barrow one on that grand am.

 

[63chevyll]

Thanks guys. I actually made a FWD trans support fixture also. It will.serve as a transmission fixture to mount to my trans jack, and I can add supports to hold lower sub frames and fuel tanks and other large objects.

It's a bit more primitive than my engine support

 

[bigjbear]

Yes sir, and I Never actually gave a description, just thought people knew what they were.

Those of us who have had to work on FWD cars do (I wish I didnt, but I do)