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IGOR · 08-11-2006, 10:35 AM

Remove the tranny, transfer case, & cross member in one piece?

I started pulling this ensemble two nights ago - and I cannot get it out -the top part of the crossmember is sandwiched between the frame rail.

I can't get the crossmember out unless I twist the whole thing (it looks like) Anyone have any suggestions? Or should I give up and pull it in three pieces?

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bouncytruck · 08-11-2006, 11:02 AM

The only time I've pulled mine, I dropped the t-case first, cross member, then transmission. All three together is dang heavy...

Burt4x4 · 08-11-2006, 12:22 PM

I don't remember what tranny you have but I pulled my 205 & SM465 together. I did have to take the X-member off first. Then as I was lowering the T-case & tranny it fell off the jack and BOOM hit the driveway!

Getting it back in I put two long 'headless' bolts into the top corners of the bell and then the trany's bolt holes slid on thease headless bolts and guided the tranny in straight with the T-case still attached..PIA but it worked.
Good Luck
Burt

Southedisto · 08-11-2006, 12:55 PM

I pulled my 465/205 together (motor was removed). Xmember has to come out first, twist it diagonal to the frame rails and it comes out. I dropped them with a floor jack, very unstable. I reinstalled it with a engine hoist through the pass door, hoisting through the tranny hump area, much easier.

makovai · 08-11-2006, 03:59 PM

Ben, I have a mount i made for pulling tranny and transfer case out in one unit. It worked slick and it allows you to re-install semi ez'ly. give me a call.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-12-2006, 06:51 AM

Homemade mount? Pic's?

makovai · 08-14-2006, 10:18 AM

I looked, i dont have any pics with the tranny and t-case mounted on it. The bar is welded off center so that if you mount this to the bottom of t-case where it mounts to the cross member it balances the whole unit pretty well. Then u pull the spinny thing out of a floor jack and stick this unit in and away you go.
Ignore the outside shape I just used what scrap steel i had laying around.

IGOR · 08-16-2006, 12:39 AM

It's out -

The $#$(#($)&)*#U$)(*&%)(& thing is finally out. Thanks Jim!

71jimmy · 08-16-2006, 02:29 AM

[QUOTE=makovai]I looked, i dont have any pics with the tranny and t-case mounted on it. The bar is welded off center so that if you mount this to the bottom of t-case where it mounts to the cross member it balances the whole unit pretty well. Then u pull the spinny thing out of a floor jack and stick this unit in and away you go.
Ignore the outside shape I just used what scrap steel i had laying around.

Very slick, simple. I like!

08-11-2006, 10:35 AM	#1
IGOR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 260	How do you... Remove the tranny, transfer case, & cross member in one piece? I started pulling this ensemble two nights ago - and I cannot get it out -the top part of the crossmember is sandwiched between the frame rail. I can't get the crossmember out unless I twist the whole thing (it looks like) Anyone have any suggestions? Or should I give up and pull it in three pieces? [_........._] -\_____/- __________________ -Ben 1972 CST K5 - Undergoing frame off, 8.1/4L80E/NP205, 3/4 ton, 8" lift, currently a pile of parts that when assembled resemble a Blazer 1972 K10 - Rust Bucket, TBD 1976 C10 SWB, 350 / T350 My blazer build thread: https://ck5.com/forums/builds/72-k5-...17-update.410/ Last edited by IGOR; 08-11-2006 at 10:36 AM.

08-11-2006, 11:02 AM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: How do you... The only time I've pulled mine, I dropped the t-case first, cross member, then transmission. All three together is dang heavy... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-11-2006, 12:22 PM	#3
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: How do you... I don't remember what tranny you have but I pulled my 205 & SM465 together. I did have to take the X-member off first. Then as I was lowering the T-case & tranny it fell off the jack and BOOM hit the driveway! Getting it back in I put two long 'headless' bolts into the top corners of the bell and then the trany's bolt holes slid on thease headless bolts and guided the tranny in straight with the T-case still attached..PIA but it worked. Good Luck Burt __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

08-11-2006, 12:55 PM	#4
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: How do you... I pulled my 465/205 together (motor was removed). Xmember has to come out first, twist it diagonal to the frame rails and it comes out. I dropped them with a floor jack, very unstable. I reinstalled it with a engine hoist through the pass door, hoisting through the tranny hump area, much easier. __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie! Last edited by Southedisto; 08-11-2006 at 12:56 PM.

08-11-2006, 03:59 PM	#5
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: How do you... Ben, I have a mount i made for pulling tranny and transfer case out in one unit. It worked slick and it allows you to re-install semi ez'ly. give me a call. __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

08-12-2006, 06:51 AM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: How do you... Homemade mount? Pic's? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-14-2006, 10:18 AM	#7
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: How do you... I looked, i dont have any pics with the tranny and t-case mounted on it. The bar is welded off center so that if you mount this to the bottom of t-case where it mounts to the cross member it balances the whole unit pretty well. Then u pull the spinny thing out of a floor jack and stick this unit in and away you go. Ignore the outside shape I just used what scrap steel i had laying around. __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's Last edited by makovai; 08-14-2006 at 10:20 AM.

08-16-2006, 12:39 AM	#8
IGOR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 260	Re: How do you... It's out - The $#$(#($)&)#U$)(&%)(& thing is finally out. Thanks Jim! __________________ -Ben 1972 CST K5 - Undergoing frame off, 8.1/4L80E/NP205, 3/4 ton, 8" lift, currently a pile of parts that when assembled resemble a Blazer 1972 K10 - Rust Bucket, TBD 1976 C10 SWB, 350 / T350 My blazer build thread: https://ck5.com/forums/builds/72-k5-...17-update.410/

08-16-2006, 02:29 AM	#9
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: How do you... [QUOTE=makovai]I looked, i dont have any pics with the tranny and t-case mounted on it. The bar is welded off center so that if you mount this to the bottom of t-case where it mounts to the cross member it balances the whole unit pretty well. Then u pull the spinny thing out of a floor jack and stick this unit in and away you go. Ignore the outside shape I just used what scrap steel i had laying around. Very slick, simple. I like! __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

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