Having the ability to adjust the awkward thing you are moving is very helpful.
How to make a floor jack transmission adapter.
Start date may 27 2010.
Thread starter 1 after getting your guy s advice i decided to make my own transmission adapter.
Parts diyer adjustable transmission floor jack adapter with removable saddle shaft 0 5 ton 4 0 out of 5 stars 1.
I made a transmission adapter for my floor jack thread starter nat.
Learning how to use a transmission jack adaptor.
The head has to be compatible with the base of the jack and even with scissor designs there is a workable solution.
Once assembled the transmission cradle can pivot just like the original jack pad.
Joined sep 20 2005 messages 1 999 location los gatos california may 27 2010.
Floor jacks can be found all over the internet and in certain hardware shops.
Part one of building a transmission jack.
You can make a transmission jack that will be cost efficient by following these steps.
Transmission floor jack adapter capacity lb 1 100 lb base plate size in 13 3 8 x 7 7 8 in.
The transmission cradle attaches in place of this floor jack s removable pad.
Material steel construction colour finish black for use with works with most floor jacks that have a removable saddle and 1 3 16 in.
The jack adapter works better on a good transmission jack than a standard floor jack.
A transmission jack has a head unit that gives two more axis of rotation and a large base plate with arms for transmissions these jacks can be low on the floor or tall for use under vehicle lifts.
The best transmission jack adaptors turn any hydraulic jack into a transmission one.
Dimensions vary for each vehicle.
They do range in price but you only need a cheap floor jack to use as the base for your transmission jack.