One of my buddies (another BITOGer) decided to "build" a lift in his garage in order to lift a G35 up high enough to do a clutch job.
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That's a cool poster he's got on the wall.
As long it's on level ground and no freak accident is waiting to happen then I think it's somewhat safe.
Looks like something I wouldn't trust but then I wouldn't trust those chassis lifts either. Google "vehicle fell off lift". Makes me feel queasy.
Looks like something I wouldn't trust but then I wouldn't trust those chassis lifts either. Google "vehicle fell off lift". Makes me feel queasy.
It's not as bad as it could be, and probably not too bad at all.
However, when supporting stuff on "dunnage", it's important that the slabs are "crisscrossed" Jenga Style.
I assume that he "zig-zag jacked the thing up there, and it should be realised that when doing that there is a longitudinal thrust that could cause the blocks in pic 1 to "spit" away from the wheel block
However, when supporting stuff on "dunnage", it's important that the slabs are "crisscrossed" Jenga Style.
I assume that he "zig-zag jacked the thing up there, and it should be realised that when doing that there is a longitudinal thrust that could cause the blocks in pic 1 to "spit" away from the wheel block
Not my cup of tea.
I would add additional jack stands to the front instead of relying on the suspension and tires. When the transmission is pulled the car is going to get lighter and the suspension is going to react to that.
Most of the chassis lift failures are from user error. Lifting from the wrong points, not using stands when replacing major components, or using stands then forgetting to remove them...
Most of the chassis lift failures are from user error. Lifting from the wrong points, not using stands when replacing major components, or using stands then forgetting to remove them...
Originally Posted By: The Critic
Man that's a lot of expensive 4x10" (or 4"x12"?)Shannow has a point on the grain alternating in the lumber stack.
The thing that bugs me are the stacked polymer pieces - "Race Ramps" - are they designed to stack like that?
Man that's a lot of expensive 4x10" (or 4"x12"?)Shannow has a point on the grain alternating in the lumber stack.
The thing that bugs me are the stacked polymer pieces - "Race Ramps" - are they designed to stack like that?
To me that's asking for trouble. I would pay to have a shop do the labor.
Too scary for me.
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Yeah that is a bit scary. No way id want jackstands up that high.
I'd be making stuff out of 8x8 because I've seen movers move a lot of big, heavy stuff with those.
Be careful!
I'd be making stuff out of 8x8 because I've seen movers move a lot of big, heavy stuff with those.
Be careful!
Looks excellent to me.
cris-crossed 2x4 spaced and nailed would be a MUCH better and safer (and lighter) way to go. And just as strong.
I get the feeling the 2x10s are not nailed together, just stacked.
I get the feeling the 2x10s are not nailed together, just stacked.
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cris-crossed 2x4 spaced and nailed would be a MUCH better and safer (and lighter) way to go. And just as strong.
I get the feeling the 2x10s are not nailed together, just stacked.
Looks like 4x's to me. Either way, plenty strong just laying flat like that.
cris-crossed 2x4 spaced and nailed would be a MUCH better and safer (and lighter) way to go. And just as strong.
I get the feeling the 2x10s are not nailed together, just stacked.
Looks like 4x's to me. Either way, plenty strong just laying flat like that.
I'm not a fan of the corners of those jack stands being only about an inch from the edge of whatever they're on. Puts a little pressure down.
I've pulled engine/transmissions, subframes, done clutches etc with only a pair of walmart 3 ton jack stands under the front door hinges and rocker panels. Why does this car have to be so high? Maybe that cat that came off is a clue?
I'd rather be on my back on a creeper than some half-man height scrunched over guy, but if it works for him (or her
) I can't judge.
I've pulled engine/transmissions, subframes, done clutches etc with only a pair of walmart 3 ton jack stands under the front door hinges and rocker panels. Why does this car have to be so high? Maybe that cat that came off is a clue?
I'd rather be on my back on a creeper than some half-man height scrunched over guy, but if it works for him (or her
Stack some old tires under each side for when it fails. It couldn't hurt.
Looks safe...
Just finished the clutch job. No one died.
How did you get the car lifted up that high?
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