Cinder Block to Lift Car for Transmission Swap

Materials

• 4 cinder blocks
• 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber (at least 6 feet long)
• Hydraulic jack
• Jack stands

Safety First

• Always wear safety glasses when working on your car.
• Make sure the car is parked on a level surface.
• Never work under a car that is only supported by a hydraulic jack.
• Use jack stands to support the car before getting under it.

Instructions

1. Place two cinder blocks on each side of the car, about 18 inches from the wheels.
2. Place the 2×4 lumber on top of the cinder blocks, parallel to the car.
3. Use the hydraulic jack to lift the car until the 2×4 lumber is just touching the frame of the car.
4. Place the jack stands under the frame of the car, next to the 2×4 lumber.
5. Slowly lower the car onto the jack stands.
6. Remove the hydraulic jack.
7. You can now safely work on the transmission.

Tips

• If you don’t have jack stands, you can use ramps to lift the car.
• Be careful not to lift the car too high, or you may damage the frame.
• If you are not comfortable working on your car, you can always take it to a mechanic.

Conclusion

Lifting a car with cinder blocks is a quick and easy way to get it up in the air for a transmission swap. Just be sure to follow the safety instructions carefully and use jack stands to support the car before getting under it.