Pulling my tranny this evening....
 

Just wanted to say hey to everyone and post up a thread in case I run into any issues pulling my 4x4 46re this evening....if anyone has been through this recently and can provide any helpful hints, they would be greatly appreciated. i'm kinda worried about my harbor freight tranny jack cause it says it only reaches 23-3/4"...my trucks lifted on 35's. Anyhow, anyone who wants to participate is more than welcome. Thanks in advance.

Also, had a quick question for someone...I called a local shop thats reputable, and they said $1,250.00 if I brought it to them...I was just trying to get a ballpark figure of what I'd be saving myself by doing it myself. He said that included all the new "updates". What was he referring to? I just thought a rebuild kit was in order, but now I'm starting to wonder what these updates are. Thanks.

I would ask him what he means for the "updates".... Have a look Here. The text file is what was recommended by our resident tranny Guru for a member that regularly towed a 7k trailer. If you don't do that, should be pretty much bullet proof.

Be safe...If anything makes you nervous for a split second...Don't do it.

Words of wisdom from a guy whom has used table saws for over 35 years and still has ten fingers.

Yeah, I think I'm throwing in the towel this evening...those exhaust bolts care kicking my but bigtime. Probably a little easier with a second set of hands...I soaked em' and they're turning, but I need someone on the topside holding the bolt heads. Man those retainers on the tops of those bolts are a bear too...It's always nice to have someone hangin out helpin that you can cuss at for no reason though. = P.

So can someone enlighten me as to how these exhaust to manifold bolts come off? Those retainer clips on top of the bolts are a PITA. Is it protocol to just cut the ears off the retainers to remove the bolts? If so, what about the only one that can't be easily reached...the one on the drivers side closest to the engine. You can't even see it, it's under the manifold. I've heard quite a few people say they did this without removing the exhaust. I really dont want to go that route, but this is pretty much step 1, and I can't even get to the top exhaust bolt on the drivers side closest to the engine.

Vice grips. Replace the bolts when done.

swivels and extensions. i dropped mine with not problems from the bolts. dont give up

I got it...trust me I'm not giving up, just taking it nice and slow...workin on it by myself with the wife and 9 month old son supervisin'...= P at any rate, now I'm moving on to dropping the exhaust, and screwing with a rounded out o2 sensor.

Pipe Wrench for the O2 sensor. :D Just get a new one.