Hurts Taking One Like This

[George B]

I have pulled one of these and replaced he case half and added a pump plate. I was surprised how simple it was inside. Getting it out and in was not too terrible.

 

[YukonRog]

Thanks George B, that boosts my confidence!

 

[George B]

Thanks George B, that boosts my confidence!

This guys video is what I followed for removal:

 

[George B]

 

[Rocket Man]

Were

This guys video is what I followed for removal:

Were you able to use a jack and swivel it to get the tail shaft to clear the crossmember for the torsion bars like he said he can “sometimes do” or just muscle it down like said he does sometimes? I tried it with my trans jack and that swivel business wasn’t happening, I ended up just using my arms every time.

 

[George B]

Were

Were you able to use a jack and swivel it to get the tail shaft to clear the crossmember for the torsion bars like he said he can “sometimes do” or just muscle it down like said he does sometimes? I tried it with my trans jack and that swivel business wasn’t happening, I ended up just using my arms every time.

I tried to and then it got hung up. I ended up just pressing it with my arms. Not bad without fluid in it.

 

[YukonRog]

Where's the best place to buy rebuild kits? I've found everything but the pump on Amazon but some aren't Prime. I can find everything, including the pump on Ebay but my wife doesn't trust them. I'd like to buy direct from a local distributor but so far can't find one. Still rather rebuild this one for $350 including the rear case vs a remanufactured one for $700 plus shipping!

 

[George B]

Where's the best place to buy rebuild kits? I've found everything but the pump on Amazon but some aren't Prime. I can find everything, including the pump on Ebay but my wife doesn't trust them. I'd like to buy direct from a local distributor but so far can't find one. Still rather rebuild this one for $350 including the rear case vs a remanufactured one for $700 plus shipping!

I bought a case half from these guys. Randy's has always had a good rap from what IOI know.

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[Rocket Man]

I tried to and then it got hung up. I ended up just pressing it with my arms. Not bad without fluid in it.

It’s not that heavy, just awkward. The hardest part for me is getting it off the ground in the first place when I’m laying on my back and it’s beside me. You have to get it from there to over your chest and that part sucked for me.

 

[George B]

It’s not that heavy, just awkward. The hardest part for me is getting it off the ground in the first place when I’m laying on my back and it’s beside me. You have to get it from there to over your chest and that part sucked for me.

I had the truck high enough to get it on my chest and then slide under the truck. I was only 40 years old tho.