Think I can drop the motor this way on my 348?

I hope you have 911 on speed dial

 

I want to hear more about the frankinjeep

 

I would not attempt!

 

I would go the 2 jack route before I do the 2 come along with 4x4 method. There is nothing wrong with the 2 jack method. I do it all the times with the 911 Porsche

 

A 4x4 structure made of vertical 2x4s? To lift a car? You teach math or maybe comedy routines instead? Otherwise you're just yanking our cranks.

 

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Sounds like a terrible idea (sorry). Why would you even attempt to save a few dollars on a lift (or leaving your car at a shop) and ghetto-rig something that you know is unsafe? The simple fact that you are uncomfortable enough to ask is probably an answer enough that it's a bad idea.

a) leave your car at the shop and pay a small fee
b) buy a lift. I got a MaxJax lift and it takes up minimal space in my garage. The "I don't have room" excuse is hard to make with the MaxJax
c) use the two jack method as laid out by Earnie

Creative solutions are always welcome...but your life is worth more than some shop fees.

On the plus side...congrats on wanting to do the major yourself!

 

Woha!!

 

I've seen worse. Go for it.

 

Well this thread could get interesting ...

 

I would go with a portable mid rise that you can move out of the way and store when not needed. I'm torn between a 4 post and one of those, bonus to the portable unit is that you can take it to the track with you (which should come in handy next time we blow a motor 2 hours into a 24 hour race and have to change it).

 

I think your overcomplicating it. I did my major using the 2 jack method with no problem.

 

I make my living doing things differently and creating things that most others don't envision, so I like your outside the box thinking but not sure this is the place to test it.

By doing the DIY service you are already ahead of the game and picking up a portable maxjax or portable sissor lift still let syou come out money ahead and then have a very usefull tool for your continued automotive projects in 100% safety and efficiency

 

Follow Ernies 2 jack method. It's safe (most important) and surprisingly easy. It took me 8 hours the first time I did it and that's including checking and rechecking each step a couple of times as I went thru the process. The other thing to consider is once you get in there you'll surely find some unplanned things that need attention.

Brewman

 

All of what he said. No time restraints short of a couple of weeks are acceptable.

 

You have balls, I'd never do that. As a side note, I have a 2 post and it is taking time to get comfortable. Having a car 6 feet above your head is a bit nerve racking when you don't do it every day.

 

I agree, I get nervous even in a shop when I walk under a car on a 2 post lift.

I would have rather used a 2 post lift when I did my engine out. I contemplated buying one although I just couldn't make it fit satisfactory in my garage. Only have 9ft ceilings.

 

I want to see pics. Maybe you can do a post after called "engine out 4x4 rafter method".

You can buy those really tall screw jacks and once its up put them underneath at the jacking points. That way your only using the rafters as a temporary crane. Just keep in mind its closer to the 2000 ppound mark.

 

Its not worth dying for........either buy an hoist or use the college hoist

 

Hold my beer. Watch this.
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Referring to the title of the thread , i think the key word is " drop " . Somethings going to get dropped , maybe a whole car !


" serenity now "

 

With the two jack method, you never have to be under the car without jackstands or the like as emergency support.

 

Wood Works fine LOL
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Ha! I was waiting for that picture!