Out of curiosity, I checked eBay listings and found similar but not exact fixtures when I searched for J-3289. Most look different than what's pictured in the shop manual. AND they were all e$$pensive. I had a thought that you might adapt an engine stand to hold the differential for working on it. Here's what I did for working on and painting my transmission.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
