did it many times, tall jack stands,floor jack...2x4 between drag link and oil pan

i always slide mine off onto a low profile creeper.

In the past I have used a floor jack to set it down on stacks of 2x and 4x wood under the front and rear of the transmission. Then I slid the jack out and removed the wood at each end one piece at a time until it was on the ground and pulled it out. Installation was the same procedure in reverse.

As long as you have enough ground clearance between the top of the bell housing when it's on the ground and the rocker panel your good.

I've got it up right now to work on the front suspension and I've got at least 17" to the floor pan and I can get a couple more inches if I need to. Now the question will be, do I want to mess with it when the time comes...

I have used allthread fo make long studs to make it easy lining up the trans for reassembly too.

I used to be able to do it on the floor,but when the age catches up the mind says yes,,,and the body says NO.That being said I used the floor jack till I bought the M/C jack.Either way I had to tilt the tail up to clear the bellhousing to get it out fromunder and twist the trans to clear the headers.Just need to be carfull with the trans getting on & off the jack you're using.

Looks like the same craftsman motorcycle jack I use....I paid $89 for it