I'd like to put a vote in for using the cheapo transmission jack like the Harbor Freight one shown. I think mine is a JC Whitney about 70 bucks a few years back. It uses a 1/2 inch drive and has an adjustable tray with wing nuts I think. I tie it down with the provided strap and add an additional rope to hold it down good. It beats the heck out of wrestling a four speed to your chest and then up and in. And I've never tried to muscle an automatic by myself - just too bulky. Sometimes the things don't go in that easy. If you have your cheapo tranny jack, you can back off at any time and have a beer while evaluating any necessary adjustments !!