So, the day has finally come on your project car: it’s time for one of the biggest jobs of all, getting the transmission out. This is quite obviously not a small or simple task, which means you want to be properly equipped for it, and that includes sourcing a safe, strong and capable transmission jack.
All of those boxes and more are ticked by the Clarke CFTJ500 0.5 Tonne Transmission Jack, a versatile and high-quality jack for home mechanics and professional garages alike. It’s a small but mighty package, coming in at just 761 x 408 x 265mm and an overall weight of 36.1kg, yet packing the ability to lift and support up to 500kg – comfortably more than enough for any automotive gearboxes and transfer cases you care to name.
It can securely hold pretty much any of them too, thanks to an adjustable lifting bed with dimensions of up to 310 x 310mm, with four angled brackets and a restraining chain giving the load extra security. What’s more, with a lifting range of 265 to 645mm, it’s suitable for raising and lowering the transmissions of a wide range of vehicles, from low-slung sports cars to lifted 4x4s. Locking and unlocking is handled by way of a simple but effective twist valve.
Its four castors make moving it around your workshop easy, and they lock when it’s in use to provide the stability and security you’ll need when performing this delicate job; and its compact dimensions make the CFTJ500 easy to stash away when not in use.
At £199.98, we can’t think of a better all round product for anyone performing a gearbox change, rebuild or clutch change at home. Who knows, it might just be the product that finally gets your project car over the line.
Grab yours today at Machine Mart
