MogLite Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I've got to swap a fresh auto box into my Ibex sometime soon, which means pulling it out of the donor car first. So quite a bit of fannying around with big lumps of metal. Changing transfer/ gearboxes has always been a bit hit'n'miss using a trolley jack. because of the wierd shapes involved. I was thinking of removing the saddle on my trolley jack, and making a kinda frame to hold a trans. Something like this - available for ~£45 But whilst having a google around I found this Available on eBay for about £75 - 150kg and lifts to 570mm Bearing in mind I'll be using it for Landies and similar, and I'll be working on concrete floors rather than a 4-post lift, and I'd like to make it safe/easy enough to be able to do it solo. Which one would you choose ? Or any other ideas ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Since they'll all be a similar shape I'd make a bespoke saddle/frame which will bolt to the gearbox and the trolley jack - although the lower scissorlift would be pretty impressive if paired with an air impact gun :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 i've used the scissor type before, very good imo, good lift height etc, only thing u'll find when it comes to lr boxes is that it has the transfer box to one side which tends to make it want to topple over, u'll need a jack to take the weight under the t/box if dropped in one unit, or whip the t/box off before lowering g/box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 i've used the scissor type before, very good imo, good lift height etc, only thing u'll find when it comes to lr boxes is that it has the transfer box to one side which tends to make it want to topple over, u'll need a jack to take the weight under the t/box if dropped in one unit, or whip the t/box off before lowering g/box. Cool - I meant to say, I'd split the transfer from the main gearbox to keep the weight sensible. The Ibex has an LT230, and the donor Rangie a Borg-warner, so I can't do it all in one lump anyway. Hmm windy gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Andy - if the scissors go high enough to work on the Moglite, then get that one. If neither of them do, don't get anything... My 2p. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 i've used one to take a disco box out, reached ok, wasn't on 35's though, although u could always let your tyres down or stick it on bare rims........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 i've used one to take a disco box out, reached ok, wasn't on 35's though, although u could always let your tyres down or stick it on bare rims........ Or upgrade the castors...."Bling my Transmission Jack" New Series on MTV soon, staring a geography teacher dressed as a clown, talking like a tw@t - aka Westwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 air suspension on a jack maybe, for uneven/offroad applications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 Well I found an ex-demo scissor one on eBay for £70 delivered. The max height is going to be right on the limits, but it looks easy enough to put 100mm spacers between the castors and the jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 Well I found an ex-demo scissor one on eBay for £70 delivered. The max height is going to be right on the limits, but it looks easy enough to put 100mm spacers between the castors and the jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Wonder if any of the local hire places would have a scissor lift? Got to do the transfer box in my rangie soon, and I'm quite sure my 2ton Halfords twist-o-matic trolley jack isn't going to be a great deal of use, but I probably can't justify buying one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Transfer box can be lifted on and off by hand from underneath. Some long studs can help - get 4 120mm (I think it's 120mm) M10 bolts and chop the heads off, I then cut a slot in the cut end to use a flat blade screw driver in them. Put these in the rear 4 holes that you remove the bolts from that hold the transfer box to the main box. Slide the transfer box off along these bolts. Then when fitting these bolts help guide the transfer box back into place, just a little jiggle of an output flange (don't forget diff lock) to line the splines up and it'll pop right on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Transfer box can be lifted on and off by hand from underneath. Some long studs can help - get 4 120mm (I think it's 120mm) M10 bolts and chop the heads off, I then cut a slot in the cut end to use a flat blade screw driver in them. Put these in the rear 4 holes that you remove the bolts from that hold the transfer box to the main box. Slide the transfer box off along these bolts. Then when fitting these bolts help guide the transfer box back into place, just a little jiggle of an output flange (don't forget diff lock) to line the splines up and it'll pop right on You reckon that's doable even with a 60kg, tight in the space, Borg Warner transfer box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 It's do-able with an LT230 on a 90 or 110. Is the BW box much bigger / heavier? not really familier with those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 It's do-able with an LT230 on a 90 or 110. Is the BW box much bigger / heavier? not really familier with those. Bigger (not sure how much) and 60kg instead of 40kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Bit more of a strugglethen I guess You got a big strong mate, I keep one for just these ocassions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 When I changed my transfer box - I just fabricated a quick 'V' thing which bolted to the transfer box and replaced the cup on the top of a 3 ton jack. It had a bit of angular adjustment - I tightened the bolts on the adjustments while it was sitll in place, but sat on top of the jack. When I put in the new box - everything lined up perfectly. Only took half an hour to make out of bits of scrap. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 My 2p I use a engine hoist to lift it from above and raise and lower with a chain or strop through the middle seat hole. and lower onto a trolly jack or sack truck thinr that I have has casters half way up so it can roll along on its back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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