So going to be installing a SB CON OFEK clutch soon but was wondering how heavy the transmission is in this beast? Is it best to separate the transfer case from the tranny? And to stay on topic how heavy rating of a transmission jack (floor type) I will need.

I will be tackling this chore myself with the help of my son in our own garage with no lift.

 

Could a motorcycle/quad lift/jack be used in place of transmission jack I wonder?

 

if you are doing it for the first time or with limited help i take off transfer case you get rid of around 80 lbs. A good floor jack will work. A nv5600 weights about 360lbs yours will be a little less.

 

The 800 pound capacity transmission jack from Harbor Freight works great.

I also second taking the t-case off first.

 

I did mine by myself with a 1000lb transmission jack and a floor jack under the transfer case. Left it all together. It wasn't too terrible bad to do, but with 2 people, shouldn't be bad at all.

I think about any transmission jack you find will be heavy enough for the G56.

An ATV jack would probably work pretty well. Just throw a strap or 2 around the tranny to keep it in place.

 

I've found that the "wheelbase" of the jack is the most important part. It's a lot more stable if the jack is more spread out. I doubt you'll come close to the weight limit of the jack. Like already said - use a strap and be careful! Otherwise it's not bad at all.

 

I just put the same clutch in my truck a couple months ago. I separated the tcase and used a motorcycle jack for the tranny. Had to put 6" or so of wood on top of the motorcycle jack to get it tall enough to support the tranny (I didn't jack up the truck). Strapped it down with a strap and it all went well.

My biggest headache was trying to separate the front drive shaft from the tcase. Could not convince the drive shaft to come off the flange. So I just left it connected and set the tcase/drive shaft assembly off to the drivers side of the truck while I worked on the tranny and clutch.

Get some help installing the flywheel. I had a buddy help - there was NO way I'd have been able to do that on my own - very heavy.

When using the alignment tool, you should wiggle it around as you tighten down the pressure plate bolts. My first try resulted in the alignment tool being jammed after tightening down the pressure plate. Second try worked out better and resulted in a very easy transmission stab.

Oh yeah, get some LONG (4 feet!) ratchet extensions for those pesky transmission to engine bolts at the top of the tranny.

With the exception of the flywheel, I did the job solo and took two long days at it.

Awesome clutch and feels similar to stock after a thousand miles or so. Very pleased with it. Looking forward to doing some towing with it once boating season returns to the great white north!

 

i have done allot of clutches..... my best answer is just a floor jack and straps to the frame if you drop it... out of the 8 diesel dodges that i have put clutches in or fix 5'th gear nut.... always done it my self and always drop transfer with tranny... and back in in about an hour!!! it just takes practice... and long extensions!!

 

Thanks for all the thoughts guys, greatly appreciated!