DIY Chassis Stands - Screw Type Jack Stands on the Cheap
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 19 ноя 2024
- Today we build some chassis stands or screw type jack stands to be used to level the frame or chassis while I am working on it. They will also come in handy while the body is on the rotisserie to support the middle while I work inside the car. We build 4 chassis stands for 16 bucks and some scrap I had laying around so it is a pretty good deal.
If you have a project you would like to showcase at the end of one of my videos just email me a few pics and a short description to: foothillpaintandfabrication@gmail.com
That was a cool idea. If you felt a need to reduce friction due to weight, go to a bus or Semi repair shop to ask about “King-Pin” thrust bearings. They used to come in pairs as a set. One side maybe bad and the other side good, they still get changed. Busses are small but large enough for the jacks and pullers even P/S pump pulley pushers.
Interesting you mentioned the magnets pulling the MIG arc. As a condenser (Capacitor) is used with points to pull the spark or current arc away from the points, GM used magnets on high amperage switches, contactors, disconnects on hydrogen fuel cell, 36-42 Volt trucks and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. They did have good animations and high-speed videos in our week long training.
Great video using the acme thread online re-purposed as McMaster-Carr the price has tripled! Thank you kindly!
@@deankay4434 Yeah I looked at McMaster and said nope, not worth it for this project. So far the screw up and down really easily but I will keep your suggestion in mind.
Thanks
Great idea Mark! Pretty handy work.
@@douglashart5059 Thanks Doug, they are getting a lot of use already.
Great idea Mark! Gonna have to make a set to ensure that my car doesn’t spin on the rotisserie while I’m inside 😂. Like putting the cat in the dryer😂
@@charlieseidelmann6702 Good one 😁
They are working out really well so far.
I'm going to be right up front. I'm going to steal your idea. Great video Mark. Thank you for your time.
Steal away! We are all in this together and anything cheap to make our lives easier and work on our projects go faster has to be shared.
They have been getting a lot of use already and work great.
Thanks
Very straight forward and to the point. Unfortunately for me I gave all of my light duty stands years ago. I will have to come up with a plan “B” for the bases. Great video Mark.
Thanks Steve. My neighbor gave me the red ones when he was moving. I contemplated chucking all four in the metal recycler a few times. Glad I hung onto them. I have already been using them and they work great.
Love it! Great idea. Of course I’ll be stealing it too!
Thanks Robert. They have been super handy already. This is one of those things where you think "Why didn't I do this sooner?"
I acquired some scaffold jacks that I plan on doing something similar with. Seeing this video pop up in my feed, reminded me about them and gave me the motivation I needed. It’s been moved to my Saturday “To do” list.
That's right the leveling legs on scaffolds are pretty much the same thing aren't' they? Great Saturday project for sure! Let me know how they come out.
Very cool idea really like that they are dual.purpose now going to need some of these
Thanks Chris, they are working out great so far.
Very innovative!
@@TrishRoz-p9n Thank you Trish, I appreciate that.
Pretty slick.
Thanks, they are working out really well.
great project. thanks.
Thanks
They have saved me time and aggravation already.
Great idea!
Thanks, already putting them to good use.
Built 4 at 40 yrs ago from 1.5 and 1.75 square tube .could probably park a tank on them.i don't play
That's awesome, have you gotten a lot of use out of them over the years?
@@FoothillPaintandFabrication still using them today...monte
Hello Mark, is there a vin number stamped on the frame behind the drivers side rear wheel or somewhere? Our multi generational 66-242076Z GTO has been missing the vin tag since the 60’s!! Thanks
@@kentack5337 Hi Ken. I just looked and I didn't see anything but the frame is pretty dirty and rusty. I have worked on a lot of A body cars and don't recall seeing the vin stamped on the frame. I will see if my Fisher body manual says anything. Is the vin tag in the driver's side door jamb missing too?
@@FoothillPaintandFabrication Mark - Thanks for looking! Yes, the vin tag on the drivers door jamb is unfortunately missing, the firewall body tag is in place. I’ve seen photos online of a 65 GTO where the vin number was stamped on top of the frame just behind the drivers rear wheel. Thanks for the help, I’m really enjoying your content, especially since our cars are much the same!
@@kentack5337 When I get the frame cleaned up I will look again for you.