Originally Posted by Blazemaster

I appreciate the responses. I was leaning towards dropping the trans by itself until I read Stretch's response.

Is it really that hard? Don't mean to start an argument, but I have read quite a few threads where folks have done it without too much hassle. I can't imagine the 722.3 weighs more than 250-300 lbs.

I have lots of cribbing, four 6 ton jackstands and a 4 ton long reach jack with a large plate to cradle the trans. I wish I had access to a lift but that's just not an option. I do have a large 3 ton engine hoist but I really would rather not remove the engine unless I have to. It seems like I would need the car up on jackstands to remove the engine anyways, why not just do the trans itself?

I work in a machine shop, and deal with thousand lb.+ items daily. I have rebuilt large machine tools that have heavy, precise parts. I am good with mechanical stuff but I just don't have a ton of auto experience yet. I have never removed an engine or trans.

Again just trying to have a friendly discussion, let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

EDIT: It has fresh trans filter and fluid