Dse Stands

[Larry Callahan]

Ok dumb question but how the heII are you jacking your car up that high to get them under the tires.. I mean safely


BTW $10 worth of ratchet straps around the tire and through the cribbing would ease my mind about it rolling off.

I use a long 5 ton truck jack and I do use the ratcheting straps over what ever set of wheels I put on the top of my current ramps.



My jack looks like this but this is not it. Depending on how high I goes I some times do it in stages.

[cheapta]

These are the ones I built. I got the idea from a "Build Book" for the Sick Fish Cuda,but I made them a little larger. They're about 19x12x10 high. I used 2x3's-they're lass then $2 each, and I put a 3/4" plate on the top of each one so I could put a jackstand,or whatever on top of them. This came in handy when I was putting my Nova on the chassis jig,I actually lifted the car and assembled the jig under it.
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OK,so I used to be able to post pictures here,but every time I go to Photobucket it looks different and screws me all up........nevermind......

[dropit69]

i have access to unlimited 2x4 s at work 18 inches long guess i should snag them and build and sell these huh..lol

[MarkM66]

These are the ones I built. I got the idea from a "Build Book" for the Sick Fish Cuda,but I made them a little larger. They're about 19x12x10 high. I used 2x3's-they're lass then $2 each, and I put a 3/4" plate on the top of each one so I could put a jackstand,or whatever on top of them. This came in handy when I was putting my Nova on the chassis jig,I actually lifted the car and assembled the jig under it.
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OK,so I used to be able to post pictures here,but every time I go to Photobucket it looks different and screws me all up........nevermind......

[Moose]

i have access to unlimited 2x4 s at work 18 inches long guess i should snag them and build and sell these huh..lol

I would!! I love mine. Built them for a header install on a vette.

[LowBuckX]

Bringing this back up for a minute.

I made mine 18" tall in 2 sections. You think its strong enough for the height..

[BonzoHansen]

So no fear, that'll pass a shake test?

[LowBuckX]

passed the shake test yes but fear yea a bit may take 4 layers out tomorrow

[jilge71]

could you use 2x6 instead of 2x4?

[Lenie]

The lifting part scerd me buuuuut works fine. 12" up which is plenty of room for me to crawl under and maneuver easily. I made them 14"x12".

[Larry Callahan]

The lifting part scared me buuuuut works fine. 12" up which is plenty of room for me to crawl under and maneuver easily. I made them 14"x12".

I swear someone should make and sell these.

[LateNight72]

Lowbuck, just a recommendation, but you need to move your tire tie-down straps. Loop them through the highest (closest to tire) cross section that you can. Having them so far down, as you do, is going to leave some horizontal slack, no matter how tight you get them, which can allow the tire to roll still.

[LateNight72]

If it were me, I would use pressure treated lumber, 2.5" decking screws and even a little dab of gorrilla glue on each run. no kind a kill like a little over kill

I know this is an old post, but for anyone who may make them, pressure treated lumber can and does get brittle and split. Ever look at a dock after a few months? Yup, its got cracks and splitting at the grain. Granted, it would probably never be enough to fail completely, but I'd rather not risk it.

[LowBuckX]

Lowbuck, just a recommendation, but you need to move your tire tie-down straps. Loop them through the highest (closest to tire) cross section that you can. Having them so far down, as you do, is going to leave some horizontal slack, no matter how tight you get them, which can allow the tire to roll still.

Good call.

[Jon69RagTop]

What tire straps are you refering to?

[LateNight72]

What tire straps are you refering to?

Post #46. LowBuck came up with the idea to use tie-down straps to secure the tire to the stands.

[syborg tt]

Okay, so we all like / love these things. and the size seems to be around 12 x 12 or 12 x 14.

Just curisous why not put a high density sheet of 3/4 plywood on the very bottom and make it 18 x 18. It could add a little more stability.

and last thing - when ever i am under a car / truck I always put a tire or a block of wood ( taller them my skull / ribcage ) just in case my jack stands fail. It's one extra step and it's worth it's weight in gold.

Another option I have is a stack of 2 x 12's -- 24" long screwed together with a total height of 12". It's small enough that I can move it around and it's an extra security blanket.

It's been a little over a year but I lost a friend because his truck fell on him. So ever since them I am extra careful. I don't want my wife or kids to ever find me crushed under one my cars.

[Ron L]

I swear someone should make and sell these.

Someone already does, they're called "Home Depot".

[protour73]

I swear someone should make and sell these.

Larry, that would be great but shipping would kill the deal. Wood and screws would put total shipping weight at about 55#'s!!!

I am off to Home Depot to buy the materials, 10 - 2X4's , a box of 2 1/2" decking screws, and a tube of Liquid Nails.

Lots of good input in this thread!!

Scott

[SUNK69]

Built mine yesterday 12X14, but have not used yet. I'M going to pressure wash the undercarraige later so lets hope they work.