Transmission jack adapters are available from Amazon, eBay, and most auto parts stores. Here's everything you need to know before ordering online or heading to your local store to pick one up.

The first is a 450-pound low-lift transmission jack, which sports a maximum lift height of 23 5/8 inches, a 13 x 6 7/8-inch contoured cradle, and a 43-inch long nylon safety strap.