when i rebuilt the 4 speed in my 49 3600, i bench pressed mine back up into place and had my dad start the bolts, but at the same time, i and 6' 4" 300 pounds, 18 years old (i turned down a few football scholarships) and can bench press 325 pounds, and it was a little tricky, so i'd say get a jack


1949 Chevy 3600 Flatbed all orginal
1964 gmc 4000
1973 gmc 6000
2005 chevy duramax 4x4
1994 chevy 1500
Trucks are GM and Tractors are Orange

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