Anyone R&R their transmission?

[ckyguy68]

I am going to replace my transmission this weekend. I MAY have access to a lift, if not a pit, and if for some strange reason I can't get on either (probably what will happen) I was contemplating doing it in the driveway. The only thing I am concerned about is the weight.... Anyone experienced lifting a 5r110w while on their back?

[jwsland]

Suncoast said my trans weighs about 350lbs... not sure if that helps any

[howell_jd]

I think the stock Ford Torqshift 5R110 is just under 300lbs (wet weight) but 300-350lbs is same ballpark.

Jonathan

[ckyguy68]

By moving the tranny into the bed of my truck I realized that even with help, the 5r110w is not a driveway job. I will have to get on a hoist.

[Lilpooh]

Better hit the gym! JK!!

[strokedoutlaw]

i would think to get it out you could use a jack with a few ratchet straps to hold it on would work to get it down at least and then get a buddy to help with putting it on a table or whatever your planning on doing

[bulldog55964]

I would think if you lowered it down and take the bell housing off that you could put it on a creeper and jack the rear end up on the truck and roll it out back by the rear wheels

[f250Triton]

Subscribed! I know my clutch is going to go out some day, and ill be in the same position.

[ckyguy68]

Getting it out won't be the hard part. It's getting the new one in that I'm very hesitant about. I know SOMEONE has done this.

[jwsland]

I don't know if Martin "Maintian" is still here but I remember pictures of him doing a trans in his driveway. I not sure if it was his or his friends truck. He was under the truck holding it somehow, quite funny. He mentioned it was heavy!