Jack Pads
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Originally Posted By: Lolvoguy
Just get an old Hockey puck.
If you wanna be fancy, you can cut slashes in it.
Cheaper than any of those fancy ones you posted a link to.
They work great.
Just get an old Hockey puck.
If you wanna be fancy, you can cut slashes in it.
Cheaper than any of those fancy ones you posted a link to.
They work great.
Originally Posted By: henni
Which type is best ?
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=polyurethane+jack+pad&
Before you buy or make one, get the factory jack and see how it contacts the frame around the pinch weld. On my Subaru there is no weight put on the pinch weld rather on both sides of the frame next to the pinch weld. The pinch weld basically prevents the jack from slipping. So in any pad, the pinch weld should not bottom out in the jack pad.
Now I realize if I bring my car to the local indy shop they will put the lift arms under the pinch weld and lift there.
Or lift the car on one of its jacking points rather than the pinch weld area.
Which type is best ?
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=polyurethane+jack+pad&
Before you buy or make one, get the factory jack and see how it contacts the frame around the pinch weld. On my Subaru there is no weight put on the pinch weld rather on both sides of the frame next to the pinch weld. The pinch weld basically prevents the jack from slipping. So in any pad, the pinch weld should not bottom out in the jack pad.
Now I realize if I bring my car to the local indy shop they will put the lift arms under the pinch weld and lift there.
Or lift the car on one of its jacking points rather than the pinch weld area.
pinch weld-- not one of car makers good ideas-- wonder do Teslas have them?
I don't know which one you should get, but I would recommend AGAINST the two round red ones in your search list (or the black equivalents).
I tried a Prothane brand polyurethane pad, but the material is too slippery for that use. The car would have slid off the jack if I had tried to jack it up enough. I guess the material might be fine in a pinch weld application, where it can't slip.
I tried a Prothane brand polyurethane pad, but the material is too slippery for that use. The car would have slid off the jack if I had tried to jack it up enough. I guess the material might be fine in a pinch weld application, where it can't slip.
Originally Posted By: edwardh1
pinch weld-- not one of car makers good ideas-- wonder do Teslas have them?
I'll check the next time the spaceman Tesla orbits by. I have a pretty nice telescope.
pinch weld-- not one of car makers good ideas-- wonder do Teslas have them?
I'll check the next time the spaceman Tesla orbits by. I have a pretty nice telescope.
Originally Posted By: dlundblad
Do you also plan on getting jack stand pads?
Do these exist? I usually use wood or put the jack stand under the subframe or control arm mount.
Plywood works well but I have sections of LVLs currently which pretty much are plywood.
I learned to never put a jack stand on what appears to be a frame rail underneath my car without something really soft. The wood seems to absorb some of the weight but eventually it gets chewed, it can last a long time if it does not get rained on.
Do you also plan on getting jack stand pads?
Do these exist? I usually use wood or put the jack stand under the subframe or control arm mount.
Plywood works well but I have sections of LVLs currently which pretty much are plywood.
I learned to never put a jack stand on what appears to be a frame rail underneath my car without something really soft. The wood seems to absorb some of the weight but eventually it gets chewed, it can last a long time if it does not get rained on.
Something like this works great for me. I have pinch welds on all my cars.
https://www.amazon.com/TMB-Single-Univer...HRS3J0DXT54T0RN
https://www.amazon.com/TMB-Single-Univer...HRS3J0DXT54T0RN
Originally Posted By: maxdustington
Originally Posted By: dlundblad
Do you also plan on getting jack stand pads?
Do these exist?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Prothane-Univ...13=&veh=sem
Originally Posted By: dlundblad
Do you also plan on getting jack stand pads?
Do these exist?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Prothane-Univ...13=&veh=sem
Originally Posted By: Trav
Originally Posted By: maxdustington
Originally Posted By: dlundblad
Do you also plan on getting jack stand pads?
Do these exist?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Prothane-Univ...13=&veh=sem
Harbor Freight has them too. I have them on 2 pairs of jack stands and they seem to be holding up well.
https://www.harborfreight.com/rubber-pads-for-jack-stand-2-pc-63373.html
Originally Posted By: maxdustington
Originally Posted By: dlundblad
Do you also plan on getting jack stand pads?
Do these exist?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Prothane-Univ...13=&veh=sem
Harbor Freight has them too. I have them on 2 pairs of jack stands and they seem to be holding up well.
https://www.harborfreight.com/rubber-pads-for-jack-stand-2-pc-63373.html
$8.99 @ HF
^^ Those are what I have.
HF use to have the red ones that were great, the black ones they say are rubber, pass.
Originally Posted By: tig1
I made this pinch weld adaptor for my floor jack.
Tig welder?
I made this pinch weld adaptor for my floor jack.
Tig welder?
I like that Tig, it looks sturdy as all get out. Doing a lot of body repairs especially on the rocker panel area may I suggest the next one be slightly wider in the opening, flatter on top and lined with polyurethane or Neoprene to prevent scratching the pinch weld which leads to rot.
I would buy one in a minute from you. Very nicely done!
This or This may work with it as it is..
Use Titebond to affix it.
http://www.rockler.com/titebond-polyuret...AyABEgIn8fD_BwE
I would buy one in a minute from you. Very nicely done!
This or This may work with it as it is..
Use Titebond to affix it.
http://www.rockler.com/titebond-polyuret...AyABEgIn8fD_BwE
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