Exactly what I was looking for. I have a 2 post MaxJax lift, but need this for suspension work and to add my subframe connectors to my 65 Mustang. Car has to be under normal load for these things!
Nice… I’m in the process of making 16x16 cribs. I’ve made 1 so far. I screwed my 2 base wood from the bottom up so if they get chewed up or wood gets water damage like rotting out, I can easily replace those 2 boards.
Did the same thing years ago. Very safe the only problem is they have a tendency to take up space after you haver made a few of em with 8-12 blocks. They don't hide too well in the shop. I used 3 boards for each layer when using stands.
Good size, and at the end of the day if you’re underneath a two ton vehicle you want to know it’s a really decent footprint holding it up, and it’s not going to slip sideways and fall. Belt braces and string!
@@MyRestoRide made myself a set of cribs and used the scissor lift to put them in place. The lifts in a shallow pit and when lowered it’s boarded so no clambering about on top of it’s of metal. I made the cribs as a two height set. One sits on the next and there’s a top board of 2” timber with a 2x2 across each end as a chock. So it’s ten or 18” and totally stable. Did the prop on the landrover and it was almost too high at 18” up. Stay safe
Thanks for the video. I only have one question? All the 2-in x 4-in x 8-ft; at lowes are actualy : 1.5-in x 3.5-in x 8-ft will they still be ok to use?
That is an excellent question. In construction, point loads have total support from the top to the bottom. Here, you don't. You're relying on two 2 x 4's to support the weight of the vehicle across the span of your cribbing. Not a good scenario especially if it's inferior material with knots and splits. If you're going to do this, then it's of little financial consequence to use short squash blocks to support the middle of the span. Very cheap insurance to insure safety. This is the only way I would do something like this, especially if I'm going to be working underneath the vehicle.
i built dollies using this way as well. you forgot to mention key info such as length of screws to use. in my case, i use M8 bolts and nuts to secure the castors to the wood planks. i just used 4 x 16" wood planks, each is 2"x4". I built 4 of this dolly in order to wheel my car in tight corner. the height is roughly 8.5" with 4" castors
Yes they are, but the base of them are lot smaller. I'll use my tire cribs over Jack stands any day of the week when I need to work under my truck. My tire cribs are made in the USA by me and no cheap welds made in China. 😊😊😊
@@ronschild9731 you tend to build things that your life depends on a lot better than someone who doesn't have to worry about it killing them also peace of mind knowing you you built it
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LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing. BEAUTIFULLY AMERICAN MADE!
Thanks
Love those wooden wheel cribs👍
great video!! I’m going to use jack stands and these to be super safe
Exactly what I was looking for. I have a 2 post MaxJax lift, but need this for suspension work and to add my subframe connectors to my 65 Mustang. Car has to be under normal load for these things!
Nice… I’m in the process of making 16x16 cribs. I’ve made 1 so far. I screwed my 2 base wood from the bottom up so if they get chewed up or wood gets water damage like rotting out, I can easily replace those 2 boards.
That’s a great tip !!
very educative. Thank you
Thanks
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Sorry, not really a word.
Did the same thing years ago. Very safe the only problem is they have a tendency to take up space after you haver made a few of em with 8-12 blocks. They don't hide too well in the shop. I used 3 boards for each layer when using stands.
Yeah, but they come in handy when you need them....
Good size, and at the end of the day if you’re underneath a two ton vehicle you want to know it’s a really decent footprint holding it up, and it’s not going to slip sideways and fall. Belt braces and string!
You got it 👍🏻
@@MyRestoRide made myself a set of cribs and used the scissor lift to put them in place. The lifts in a shallow pit and when lowered it’s boarded so no clambering about on top of it’s of metal. I made the cribs as a two height set. One sits on the next and there’s a top board of 2” timber with a 2x2 across each end as a chock. So it’s ten or 18” and totally stable. Did the prop on the landrover and it was almost too high at 18” up. Stay safe
That’s awesome. Glad it worked out for you.
Thanks for the video. I only have one question? All the 2-in x 4-in x 8-ft; at lowes are actualy : 1.5-in x 3.5-in x 8-ft will they still be ok to use?
Yes the .5 doesn't change the overall setup
Is there any reason to make the cribs wider than the tyres?
Good video, clear. Question about the design. Why not put 2x4s in center so all the weight is on the center, instead of suspended?
That is an excellent question. In construction, point loads have total support from the top to the bottom. Here, you don't. You're relying on two 2 x 4's to support the weight of the vehicle across the span of your cribbing. Not a good scenario especially if it's inferior material with knots and splits. If you're going to do this, then it's of little financial consequence to use short squash blocks to support the middle of the span. Very cheap insurance to insure safety. This is the only way I would do something like this, especially if I'm going to be working underneath the vehicle.
Will them strong enough if you place them at the car body (where the jack stands)?
It should. Don’t need to use them but you can on top to gain more height.
Hi mate newly subscribed I only work in metal dumb question what timber do u use? Greetings from Australia work safe always
Standard pine 2x4
Nice vid keep it up
Thanks 🙏🏻
i built dollies using this way as well. you forgot to mention key info such as length of screws to use. in my case, i use M8 bolts and nuts to secure the castors to the wood planks. i just used 4 x 16" wood planks, each is 2"x4". I built 4 of this dolly in order to wheel my car in tight corner. the height is roughly 8.5" with 4" castors
Great idea !
no it is effectively 12 inches or 30,48 cm.
You should have 50 cm for easy access!
Wooow. What nice saw. How much did that run ya?
That old thing. I think I bought it used for $100
@@MyRestoRide ,Hmm right. No doubt.
What wood do you use?
2x4x8 pine stud
Liked and subscribed, ‘49 will be fine!
Why not 4x4 instead of 2x4? gain height faster.
Absolutely an option.
And you had better buy some long screws, or figure out a different way to fasten them together.
Thanks man. I have an old BMW and there are hardly any good places to jack it up from 🙄
Jack stands are cheaper and easier to store.
Yes they are, but the base of them are lot smaller. I'll use my tire cribs over Jack stands any day of the week when I need to work under my truck. My tire cribs are made in the USA by me and no cheap welds made in China. 😊😊😊
@@nmsidewinder ?
@@ronschild9731 you tend to build things that your life depends on a lot better than someone who doesn't have to worry about it killing them also peace of mind knowing you you built it
U need to properly tighten suspension components under load!
To each his own perspective
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Wheel. Not Rim.
made in usa will guarantee you sleep at night
Exactly