Apparently you two are actually nunkillers as well
I looked at that one scissor one too, but thought I'd bend it or tip it over trying to wrestle this combo out.
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Harbor Freight Transmission Jack
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Apparently you two are actually nunkillers as well
I looked at that one scissor one too, but thought I'd bend it or tip it over trying to wrestle this combo out.
Green Monster
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Yep, this is the one I have and I've beaten the snot out of it. So far, so good.
I spent all my money on parts and cheaped out on tools.Apparently you two are actually nunkillers as well
I looked at that one scissor one too, but thought I'd bend it or tip it over trying to wrestle this combo out.
Thanks for the input.
@blazinzuk come down on swap day and use it all you wanti'm sure it can be available to you after too...
I'm there!
Lemme know when it's gonna happen
I have the 800lb version, and it had no problem wrangling my NV4500. I think you'll be fine either way. Will the shorter overall height be a benefit? If so go with that one.
I got the 800 pound version and has worked great for me. Changed multiple transmissions with it and used it for front wheel drive trans also. Only problem I have had is that some of the swivel wheel ball bearings have fallen out. But still able to man handle it around.
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Another vote for the big 2000 lb trans jack. I first got the small 900 lb jack by using a pile of gift cards I had accumulated from Christmas and Birthday but once I got it home and saw how flimsy it looks I took it back and paid the difference to get the big one. With a coupon I the difference was under $100. Funny thing is we used a much smaller trans jack at my dad’s shop for decades when I was growing up and it worked fine. That was probably only an 800 lb capacity jack (if that) but it was a good ole made in USA jack that was extremely underrated. I wouldn’t have bought this HR jack if I could have found a hydraulic shop that could have resealed the hydraulic cylinder in that ole jack. I end up giving it to Ktmoutfront
The first job for the HR 2,000 lb jack was doing a rear main seal in my 8.1L Silvy and it handled the ZF S6-560 and tcase with ease. I did drill extra holes in the base in order to get a good latch points for the ratchet strap hooks.
A few months later I threw a fresh clutch in my Suburban. Pulling the trans, tcase and crossmember in one whack made quick work of that clutch job. Literally, 40 minutes later I had a hot clutch, PP and flywheel on the floor. For a HF tool I am pretty impressed with it. Got their Earthquake impact too that has totally surprised me how strong it is and how long it has lasted. Best $70 I ever spent! Although, I have gotten a lot of
from them too like their sand blasting cabinet 
The first job for the HR 2,000 lb jack was doing a rear main seal in my 8.1L Silvy and it handled the ZF S6-560 and tcase with ease. I did drill extra holes in the base in order to get a good latch points for the ratchet strap hooks.
A few months later I threw a fresh clutch in my Suburban. Pulling the trans, tcase and crossmember in one whack made quick work of that clutch job. Literally, 40 minutes later I had a hot clutch, PP and flywheel on the floor. For a HF tool I am pretty impressed with it. Got their Earthquake impact too that has totally surprised me how strong it is and how long it has lasted. Best $70 I ever spent! Although, I have gotten a lot of
from them too like their sand blasting cabinet
Although, I have gotten a lot of
OT but it you upgrade the pickup/gun and seal it correctly it works fine IMO
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Yeppers, this is the plan very soon. Its basically worthless until that upgrade kit is installed
I really appreciate the input from everyone, exactly what I was hoping for when I posted the question.
I'm going to go check them out tomorrow and compare them, hopefully the local HF will have both models in stock.
I'm going to go check them out tomorrow and compare them, hopefully the local HF will have both models in stock.
I'm in Poky if they don't. They got the big one. Didn't look for the little one
knucksk5
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Recently someone stole my tranny jack and doing all the work by myself without one gave me an idea.
I removed the wheel drive shifter boot and all exposing the top of transmission and transfer case. Took my power in/power out winch and wrapped the cable around where trans adapter is. tightened cable then removed all bell housing bolts and removed trans crossmember. removed front drive shaft but left rear on.
I was then able to wiggle out the trans after removing converter bolts. Using the hand held remote slowly lowered both trans and tranny to the ground.
Just to close the loop on this. My local HF had both 800lb and 2000lb models in stock.
The 800lb jack does feel very flimsy in comparison to the 2000lb unit. Although, the smaller one would be adequate for transmission duty on anything I'm likely to be working on.
I decided to go with the bigger 2,000lb model. It is very sturdy and it can lift both higher and lower that the smaller unit. the extra capacity will make it capable of being used for more things than just trans swaps. I think it was worth the extra $120 I spent on it. ($255 out the door after using a 20% off coupon)
The 800lb jack does feel very flimsy in comparison to the 2000lb unit. Although, the smaller one would be adequate for transmission duty on anything I'm likely to be working on.
I decided to go with the bigger 2,000lb model. It is very sturdy and it can lift both higher and lower that the smaller unit. the extra capacity will make it capable of being used for more things than just trans swaps. I think it was worth the extra $120 I spent on it. ($255 out the door after using a 20% off coupon)
Necessity is the mother of invention and Desperation is the father. If it works it works, just goes to show that there is always another way to get something done.
