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Posted by: DrifterJay Nov 27 2003, 12:20 AM

Ok I am dropping the motor friday. Getting it prepped tonight, have removed trunk lid and engine lid to make things a bit easier for me. Where should I put the jacks in the rear, and where should I put the hydro jack when lifting? Jared

Posted by: Brad Roberts Nov 27 2003, 12:23 AM

You can place them on the "donuts" or on the control arms if you have the tall 2 ton type.

If you use the control arms.. move them as far out to sides as you possibly can so the crossbar doesnt hit the stands when you drag it out with the engine.

Place the jack as far back on the engine as possible. Be prepared to "balance" the engine/tranny combo with the HE's or the HE support bracket.

B

Posted by: DrifterJay Nov 27 2003, 12:25 AM

what do u mean by HE?

Posted by: Brad Roberts Nov 27 2003, 12:30 AM

heat exchanger.

B

Posted by: DrifterJay Nov 27 2003, 12:30 AM

THANX I appreciate your help greatly. ttyl

Posted by: sj914 Nov 27 2003, 03:22 AM

You can also use put the jack stands underneath the rearmost of the floorpan. Position the jacks under the longitudinals and also use a long 2x4 to set across the jackstands to sort of cushion the chassis. I've used this method a couple times and its worked pretty well. Suspending the chassis this way also keeps the area clear so you don't have to worry about the engine bar getting caught on the stands. Sorry for the rambling but I just got in from pulling my engine out.

Posted by: seanery Nov 27 2003, 07:58 AM

I've seen creases on the floor/firewall area that looks like someone tried to pick up their car there. I wouldn't recomend that location.