Best placement for jackstands, t5 rebuild
04-18-2008, 03:06 PM
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Best placement for jackstands, t5 rebuild
Hi, Fellows and maybe ladies. im wondering what area of my car is the best place to place jackstands to do a install of my t5 tranny. i had the shop to remove it because i couldnt get the tranny to bellhousing bolts loose. Guy charged me 400[:@] [
] to do. need a good area that will allow maxium space to move about, note i will be on my back doing this install. Thanks
P.S. my car is an 88gt 5.0
] to do. need a good area that will allow maxium space to move about, note i will be on my back doing this install. ThanksP.S. my car is an 88gt 5.0
04-18-2008, 03:24 PM
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RE: Best placement for jackstands, t5 rebuild
best would be ramps for the front wheels and jackstands under the differential
thats how i did my clutch install and header install
if you dont have ramps (should invest) i used to do it under the k member
thats how i did my clutch install and header install
if you dont have ramps (should invest) i used to do it under the k member
04-18-2008, 04:04 PM
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RE: Best placement for jackstands, t5 rebuild
In back of front wheels and in front of rear wheels. I used the notches for the placement of your stock jack. The notches are located where GT ground effects bolt on underneath.
I got a kit from Pep Boys for 30.00 on sale. I came w/ a floor jack and two jack stands. I got an additional set of jack stands for 15.00. Yea, I know this is cheap ****, just didn't have cash to get anything expensive.
I got a kit from Pep Boys for 30.00 on sale. I came w/ a floor jack and two jack stands. I got an additional set of jack stands for 15.00. Yea, I know this is cheap ****, just didn't have cash to get anything expensive.
04-18-2008, 04:36 PM
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RE: Best placement for jackstands, t5 rebuild
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best would be ramps for the front wheels and jackstands under the differential
best would be ramps for the front wheels and jackstands under the differential
thats how i do it... i use some blocks of wood too though, so the back end is up a little higher...you'd be surprised what 4-6 extra inches does for you.
the higher car is nice too
04-20-2008, 03:01 AM
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RE: Best placement for jackstands, t5 rebuild
Four stands under the frame is a bad idea.
Sometimes the 4rth stand is not loaded with weight.
I had 4 stands under the frame while working on a 383 Dodge Dart. Rolling under the car with a creeper and bumped into a stand with my shoulder. Knocked the stand out from under the frame. As it sat there on 3 stands I quickly rolled out from under the car.
Since that day on I've either placed at least 2 under the suspension or use ramps.
Sometimes the 4rth stand is not loaded with weight.
I had 4 stands under the frame while working on a 383 Dodge Dart. Rolling under the car with a creeper and bumped into a stand with my shoulder. Knocked the stand out from under the frame. As it sat there on 3 stands I quickly rolled out from under the car.
Since that day on I've either placed at least 2 under the suspension or use ramps.