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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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Ok guys those top two tranny bolts are giving me hell. I got the left one in but the one on the right seems just about impossible. If yall have any tips on getting it in there I would appreciate it.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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First and formost, get yourself regular bolts instead of the reverse torx bolts.

It is hard, but you can fit your hand down in there. Once down there, use a wrench to tighten them with.

Put the bolt between your index and middle finger and use them to get the bolts started.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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I'm using regular bolts. I did some research and someone said to unbolt the cross member and lower the tranny. Has anyone done this?
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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yes just lower it slowley
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 11:19 PM
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disconnect the driveshaft, lower the tranny and crossmember, or get about 5 ft of extensions with a swivel, worked pretty well for me, whatever you do, dont hack it and cut un-neccesary holes in the floor!
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