[bill dedman]

Gettin' too OLD for this *****...

Those third members are getting heavier every year; I ain't gettin' any younger, so I built a "labor-saving device" to aid me in my time of need (old age!!!)

Here are some pictures of my creation; built from a Harbor Freight tranny jack and some 3/16" steel plate, it will roll right up to the rear axle housing and adjust to the proper height and angle so you can just shove the third member right into place without having to lift the %#@*&$%#@!!! thing!!!

I also built a "cradle" to pick it up off the floor and hold it elevated so it's easily attached to the "labor saving device."

Now, I can change a third member without lifting anything heavier than a half-inch ratchet (used to elevate the jack.) Guess I could use an impact tool for that...

Anyway, here are the pictures, direct for my Photobucket account.

I THINK if you click on the "thumbnails" they will enlarge, somewwhat, for better viewing...

Bill