Exactly what I was think plus thickness of the metal and weld quality. Last but not least does anyone dye penetrate to check for stress cracks afterwards? Doubt it
Definity should of been square base plates ,thicker guage metal and thicker safety pin being that's what supporting the weight. Seems pretty limited in lift height to less than double original space.
Nothing about it is a death trap you just weld on some bigger base plates if you doing something crazy but for just basic tire change or oil change it's fine
Always keep the jack there for extra security, my life is more valuable than any job I’m doing period. I had a friend become paralyzed from cutting corners. Don’t let that be you.
Where you are told to lift it ... when using a PINCH WELD JACK pinch weld jacks do not lift on the pinch weld they have a slot for the pinch weld to slide into it and the weight rests on the supports on either side ... with that said ... I don't use those due to how rockers become weak and will collapse dropping the vehicle and causing a lot of damage ... best to lift vehicles the proper way from a point that is securely sound and parallel to the ground
@@gilbertwheeler160I bought a low pro jack and horizontal arm attachment to jack up my beater car. I suppose someone could try to jack it up on the rockers, if they can find them. It would require quite the scavenger hunt to find all the bits of rust strewn about though the years and then some alchemy to turn the rust back into metal. Then get them back in place. 😂😂😂
Some French cars are lifted as seen in the video. There are marked spots, which are reinforced, but even the contract shop lifts the car at the edge. It works, when done with a big rubber pad.
I think if that central bar extended out to fit the jacking points it could fix that potential problem. It seems like a brilliant idea for non workshop mechanic.
@@Turbo_Tips wtf why would you have that massive monstrosity but not be able to get two jack stands?? This was extremely unnecessary... Let alone bothering making a video about it 😄
Very niché but every vehicle's jack points are different and as others have said very undersized foot plate. Im guessing the spinning footplate is going to cause tippage too.
The concept itsefs is not a bad idea. If you build one with bigger foot plates which can't tip over you get a cheap alternative for a car lift. The one in the video clearly has to small foot plates and is dangerous since it can tip over to the side
Pro’s-looks very handy. Con’s looks expensive, not adjustable for different sized vehicles, the base looks like it needs to be bigger for more stabilization,resting pads need to be harder rubber w/ grooved tracks that it can be rotated to for a safer lift in most cases, etc. Good concept to start with though
I've done sketchier 😆 just make sure it ain't sketchy if you are going under.... And if your doing sketchy make good sure you are really no where near the falling distance.
Do not go under there , left side is unstable , in the video at about 3/4 gone , your left hand is at the base , and you can see the left leg is not straight , I think it’s because your lift is bending that fen on the left side , that fen can’t hold that much weight !
Need some nice big plates on the feet of that thing, i like that design though! This is where innovation comes from, dudes chilling in their shop with an idea that turns real.
Great idea my man. You don’t need larger plates. But maybe a 3rd leg that extends to the outside for stability? Like maybe the 3rd leg can fold from the middle of the jackstand once you jack it up and it’s out of the way of the jack. Kind of like a “T” shape once you fold out the 3rd leg. And to those who say the metal is too thin, let me remind you of how thin the metal is on those standard “2 ton, 3 ton” jack stands that everyone else sells. The only thick part of those is the support that extends up. And look at them closely how that 1 thick support is being supported underneath inside the jack stand. Those aren’t too safe either.
This is great but the feet bases are micro size. The slightest shift in weight on the car. That thing is falling over and you are falling size feet under. Cheers. If you made it with 3 legs that are offset to a triangle formation, it would be fine. But it would be best to leave the jack in place. Matter of fact, just buy a drive on lift :)
my favourite stand, 12 in block with 4x4s on them to stop the block from cracking, never had a problem and car will not move, used it for my vans also when needed
I always put a jack under the vehicle and rest it on a stress member but always also leave the original jack in place. This looks dangerous, feet are too small and the pins don't look thick enough, this is a fine backup as long as the lifting jack stays in places and bears the weight as well.
Looks a good idea but 2 major issues for me. 1 is that the bases need to be much wider, that's definitely gonna fall over. 2 is that I'd struggle to get that under my car with the jack under it.
The rocker panel pinch weld flange. will rise in an arc, pivot point is opposite tires on ground. This contraption will tip over, especially on asphalt
Скажу своими слова, чтоб было более понятно. Данное место предназначено для домкрата с выемкой и то в определенных местах. Данное приспособление, как и аналогичный, подкатной, домкрат лучше ставить под балку, которая идет по длинне кузова
I totally wouldn't trip over that in my garage since it will not be used 99% of the time I'm in my garage. I like the idea though, sort of reinventing the wheel but it has great potential.
The only design changes for these stands thats needed is bigger square plates on the bottom to make it harder to tip sideways and the ability to make fhem a bit longer because i think the pinch welds on some cars are a little further away. I got a welder.... I'd probably just replace that bit if i had it. Otherwise i don't see any issues wirh using a pair of these. This would be great on some of the cars ive worked on which only have the pinch welds to lift the car and not enough space to fit a jack and place the stand.... I'm looking at you Audi....
Nicely done. Gonna look to make one. Had something similar to get a corvette way, way up there. Yours is better. Best wishes. Just what i needed to finish 😅the work night.
The base plates are too small.
Exactly what I was think plus thickness of the metal and weld quality. Last but not least does anyone dye penetrate to check for stress cracks afterwards? Doubt it
Definity should of been square base plates ,thicker guage metal and thicker safety pin being that's what supporting the weight. Seems pretty limited in lift height to less than double original space.
@@jbowser9679I agree more.
Because you know what too small looks like...
Not likely the base plates will allow sinking through concrete.
This is the kind of thing that comes up in a conversation that starts with, “hey, did you hear what happened to Bob?”
😂
Lmao😂😂
That's not funny. This is a great product it's like a jack stand. Smh
😂
Death trap 3000
Death trap 2000 with David carradine was better
How
@babushkaboi7288 are you being serious? 😂
Nothing about it is a death trap you just weld on some bigger base plates if you doing something crazy but for just basic tire change or oil change it's fine
Why?
‘🎶I don’t know where I went wrong🎶’
I do, you used the wrong jack points!
Great idea, but I would have much wider feet. Could top laterally.
100%
True I was thinking the same thing
I would use jack stands in case of failure.
Always keep the jack there for extra security, my life is more valuable than any job I’m doing period. I had a friend become paralyzed from cutting corners. Don’t let that be you.
I might leave the jack under there... just in case
It would be a very good idea.
I would simply never go under a car that doesn't have a backup safety solution. This is how my mother's boss died a few years ago
Yep!!
Good idea😂😂😂
I would remove that blue piece
Using the body/rockers as a jack point is the most rookie movie a mechanic can perform
Yup, I did that... Back when I was a rookie...
That sir, is a pinch weld. It’s where the manufacturer says to jack from.
Where you are told to lift it ... when using a PINCH WELD JACK pinch weld jacks do not lift on the pinch weld they have a slot for the pinch weld to slide into it and the weight rests on the supports on either side ... with that said ... I don't use those due to how rockers become weak and will collapse dropping the vehicle and causing a lot of damage ... best to lift vehicles the proper way from a point that is securely sound and parallel to the ground
@@gilbertwheeler160I bought a low pro jack and horizontal arm attachment to jack up my beater car.
I suppose someone could try to jack it up on the rockers, if they can find them. It would require quite the scavenger hunt to find all the bits of rust strewn about though the years and then some alchemy to turn the rust back into metal. Then get them back in place. 😂😂😂
Some French cars are lifted as seen in the video. There are marked spots, which are reinforced, but even the contract shop lifts the car at the edge. It works, when done with a big rubber pad.
That's a nope for me as that car shifts sideways and crushes the tech.
That’s not even a jack point wtf is goin on
Same what i was thinking...
The Material says "GoodBye my Lover"
Next day he couldn’t open his doors🤣🤣🤣
😂. I just laffed out loud. Love these Darwin Tools!
Good name for a tool line - Darwin Tools the last tool you will ever use.
Never put your jack on the rocker panels of your body, always use the frame!!
That is the strait facts
Help me understand... I thought the factory said use the pinch welds because there is no frame on a unibody
That’s what I was thinking? Like, wtf?
@@Spyke-lz2hl same 🍻
Ya, bent mine
The concept is nice. Add the jack stand base for more stability
Leave the jack on the assembly or get much broader base plates. Extremely dangerous as demonstrated. Good luck.
As soon as you jack up the other side, and you know someone will, the car is going over.
Until they put one on the other side too, and buddy leans on the car
1000% unstable
That is terrifying
Well if your going to crush your sills, you might aswell do a proper job of it. 😂😂
Absolutely the best, terrible idea I've seen ....lol
I don't think so. But you have the right to have your own opinion.😀
Actually this looks like a great idea, sure would like to know how to obtain this.
@@Turbo_Tips ok thanks.
Id suggest no one buys this....
I think if that central bar extended out to fit the jacking points it could fix that potential problem. It seems like a brilliant idea for non workshop mechanic.
@@Izalith-Witch Do you know what DIY means?😂
It'd be great if the uprights had a regular jack stand configuration. Wide based etc
Adds rotation as a point of failure
Good idea, but might want to revisit the engineering table on the sideways stabalization.
Well thought but can snap sideways, so dangerous and the car could be heavily damaged 😮
I'll leave the jack there to make sure it doesn't fall. I love it. God bless
Could we maybe try over engineering this type of stuff, rather than under engineering it all the time?
Nice idea but pinch welds should not be used like that. Look up pinch weld adapter. Fine adjustments will be helpful.
base is too narrow and WILL tilt sideways and KILL anyone underneath!
Clearly, the scissor jack wasn't dangerous enough.
So you're gonna trust 2 two by three pads with your life?
Exactly, yes.💪😁
Why not just Jack it up and put 2 jackstands underneath?
This is for those who don't have two jack stands.😁
@@Turbo_Tips Tru
don't they come in pairs?
@@Turbo_Tipslol they probably don't have one of these either and can't get it at a store
@@Turbo_Tips wtf why would you have that massive monstrosity but not be able to get two jack stands?? This was extremely unnecessary... Let alone bothering making a video about it 😄
Very niché but every vehicle's jack points are different and as others have said very undersized foot plate. Im guessing the spinning footplate is going to cause tippage too.
😮 NO DO NOT GET UNDER THAT CAR !! A MOVEMENT AND ITS ALL OVER
PSA: Do NOT buy this POS product. You’ll end up dead underneath your car. Get proper Jack stands and learn what a Jack point is.
Agree, but car manufacturers won’t advise anywhere on the car that you can safely use jack stands.
@@rob-fb5xs Its literally written in every car manual where the jacking points are. At least in the UK.
@@rob-fb5xslook under the sills you’ll see a cut out on each corner where a jack goes.
The concept itsefs is not a bad idea. If you build one with bigger foot plates which can't tip over you get a cheap alternative for a car lift.
The one in the video clearly has to small foot plates and is dangerous since it can tip over to the side
Pro’s-looks very handy.
Con’s looks expensive, not adjustable for different sized vehicles, the base looks like it needs to be bigger for more stabilization,resting pads need to be harder rubber w/ grooved tracks that it can be rotated to for a safer lift in most cases, etc.
Good concept to start with though
Super sketch. Do not trust that even for a tire change
It works for me.
the furthest pad looked about to fly off.
could've picked a better vehicle as you're using the wrong pads for pinch welds 😊😊
I've done sketchier 😆 just make sure it ain't sketchy if you are going under.... And if your doing sketchy make good sure you are really no where near the falling distance.
Love how it's also not wide enough to hit the strengthened part of the pinch weld so it's just folding under the weight
Only Jack up your unibody car at the appropriate spot. That ain’t it. 🤷♂️
I have made one similar, but I found when you jack up the other side it causes the car to move sideways, even worse coming down, it will tip over
Do not go under there , left side is unstable , in the video at about 3/4 gone , your left hand is at the base , and you can see the left leg is not straight , I think it’s because your lift is bending that fen on the left side , that fen can’t hold that much weight !
Never get "DIY" or "creative" with the only thing that separates you from getting killed by a 4,000lb vehicle.
If this adapter extends for different lyft points then it's a great tool to save time. I definitely need one
n'importe quoi Mec tu veux juste niker ta caisse
Looks welded in place though.
Need some nice big plates on the feet of that thing, i like that design though! This is where innovation comes from, dudes chilling in their shop with an idea that turns real.
OMG a home made jack stand. That’s such a clever use in a car jack.
The, How to die 1000 model.
😂😂😂
Look at that pinch weld bend. Another Darwin special. GG.
When someone goes to jack up the other side. Disaster
Of course! You can't simultaneously lift from the other side in that manner!🙄
@@Turbo_Tips There is always one idiot that will do this on both sides
Great idea my man. You don’t need larger plates. But maybe a 3rd leg that extends to the outside for stability?
Like maybe the 3rd leg can fold from the middle of the jackstand once you jack it up and it’s out of the way of the jack. Kind of like a “T” shape once you fold out the 3rd leg.
And to those who say the metal is too thin, let me remind you of how thin the metal is on those standard “2 ton, 3 ton” jack stands that everyone else sells. The only thick part of those is the support that extends up. And look at them closely how that 1 thick support is being supported underneath inside the jack stand. Those aren’t too safe either.
I feel like this would kick out on me if I moved the body/frame during work under the car.
Я так свою гранту поднял, канты погнулись😂
This is great but the feet bases are micro size. The slightest shift in weight on the car. That thing is falling over and you are falling size feet under. Cheers. If you made it with 3 legs that are offset to a triangle formation, it would be fine. But it would be best to leave the jack in place. Matter of fact, just buy a drive on lift :)
We out here making new, dangerous, tools that do one job when jack stands are cheap and can be used for all sorts of things.
That's good it's just like a jack stand
There is always someone pointing fingers on details... 😂😂😂
I like it! Great idea! But could use a couple adjustments. I’d use it but only with back up’s next to it.
I would love a set like these for doing tire rotations faster.
my favourite stand, 12 in block with 4x4s on them to stop the block from cracking, never had a problem and car will not move, used it for my vans also when needed
Excellent ideal, but just needs some modifications. On lift point and bigger bases and what ever else could be thought of
*pretty slick Id buy 1*
I always put a jack under the vehicle and rest it on a stress member but always also leave the original jack in place. This looks dangerous, feet are too small and the pins don't look thick enough, this is a fine backup as long as the lifting jack stays in places and bears the weight as well.
Looks a good idea but 2 major issues for me.
1 is that the bases need to be much wider, that's definitely gonna fall over.
2 is that I'd struggle to get that under my car with the jack under it.
No sideways support and I definitely wouldn't trust that cheap Chinese steel pin... lmao
A couple of improvements and this is a winner.!
Parabéns, ótima ideia,quem quiser copie e faça os ajustes
price please.... we're you buy this product
Suggestion.
Make the bottom of the legs 2" wider and round, and it will decrease tilting over tremendously.
They already make Jack stands that work much better.
Change the small for plates to larger Jack stand style bases and you have a safe and winning idea. I'd use it then!
Like the design, just make it in the US with quality steel and larger baseplates.
Now I can crunch two spots of my rusty pinch rails at the same time
Imagine trying to pick up the front of a car using a bumper jack .
Now ,
Where's that bumper ?
😄
Aligning the holes to put the pins in will be inconvenient but I like the idea.
Yes jack stands, how cute and as long as that part of the vehicle was made to support the vehicle, if not 👎
The left side supporting plate left the chat 💬
I like it. I would not use it as the primary to keep the vehicle suspended, but it would be a nice back up.
Bigger foot print on the base would be great!
I like the concept, BUT that base would have to be WAY more substantial before I’d consider getting under that (even with the jack still connected)
It's a great idea, but there's room for more improvement. Would definitely use this and add some of my touches to improve it.
You better not sell this. You would need hella lawyers for the class action
That top bar should be a "V" shape lined with rubber, and re-purpose tripod jack-stands for the legs.
The rocker panel pinch weld flange. will rise in an arc, pivot point is opposite tires on ground. This contraption will tip over, especially on asphalt
Regardless of all the nitpicks its a very cool idea
Not sure I'd really call crushing yourself to death a nitpick, but to each their own. 😂
Ich sah wie der Schweller begann sich Aristokratisch zu verneigen😅
I wouldn't crawl under that, nice paint!
Looks like an Amazon special
Для чего😂? Порог помять можно и без этой приблуды😂нижний Кант заплясал👍
Скажу своими слова, чтоб было более понятно. Данное место предназначено для домкрата с выемкой и то в определенных местах. Данное приспособление, как и аналогичный, подкатной, домкрат лучше ставить под балку, которая идет по длинне кузова
That's pretty cool
Keep the jack under it ! And then support the jack with a stand to stop it lowering.
Damit verbiegt sich der ganze Schweller!
I totally wouldn't trip over that in my garage since it will not be used 99% of the time I'm in my garage. I like the idea though, sort of reinventing the wheel but it has great potential.
Hopefully, those are the actual lift points for the car!😮
Notice how far the Jack has to come down. Other than that, this is brilliant.
The only design changes for these stands thats needed is bigger square plates on the bottom to make it harder to tip sideways and the ability to make fhem a bit longer because i think the pinch welds on some cars are a little further away. I got a welder.... I'd probably just replace that bit if i had it. Otherwise i don't see any issues wirh using a pair of these. This would be great on some of the cars ive worked on which only have the pinch welds to lift the car and not enough space to fit a jack and place the stand.... I'm looking at you Audi....
They should have left the Jack under the vehicle
Yeah I’m going to make my own jack stand too just to save a buck or two. 😂😂😂I feel sorry for the wife and kids. 😢😢😢
Nicely done. Gonna look to make one. Had something similar to get a corvette way, way up there. Yours is better. Best wishes. Just what i needed to finish 😅the work night.
Did you make those yourself, or is it publicly available?
10 for Idea ... 6 for execution. 🤘🦁🤘
Wie gut man dem Seitenhalt vertrauen kann ist beeindruckend
make the plates a little more square and thicker maybe then yeah good idea but i’d still keep the jack on lol