does this look safe.....????
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It wouldn't be my choice, but I guess in theory it may be OK. It all looks a bit narrow to me though, no leeway for some casual steering!
I'm just about to buy a Quick Jack system - I think I'd prefer that to the option shown here
I'm just about to buy a Quick Jack system - I think I'd prefer that to the option shown here
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No. That does not look safe to me. Simply getting the car onto the platforms, no matter how solid the construction, poses some safety issues. Homemade platforms and 2x10 ramps with steel ramp just-in-case understructure doesn't inspire much confidence. The wood could slip during the up and down. The weight could be too much for the OSB faced platform. How likely is it that the car could be tipped?
Quick jack 5000. $1400 would be a MUCH better option. No up and down safety concern. No tipping possibility. No way a vette is too much weight.
Granted it's more expensive than a hundred bucks in lumber, but I'd never park one of my cars up there on that wood and crawl under it.
Quick jack 5000. $1400 would be a MUCH better option. No up and down safety concern. No tipping possibility. No way a vette is too much weight.
Granted it's more expensive than a hundred bucks in lumber, but I'd never park one of my cars up there on that wood and crawl under it.
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If those boxes are constructed correctly, yes, its perfectly safe. There are several threads around here on DIY wooden drive on lifts. I spent some time considering building one...but I dont trust my woodworking skills enough.
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You could Google: Home Made Car Ramp Images, get some other ideas. I have seen some platforms with LED lights inside, clever. I like everything except how the ramp attaches to the platform. Appears to be a 2 X 12 holding up the ramp. But how? Bolts? Nails? Brackets? That's the scary part. I would carriage bolt a 2 X 8 horizontally across the back, just under the ramps. It would serve double duty; holding up the ramps and locking in the two platforms from tipping.
You can put a lot of weight on 2 X 12 construction, vertically (like house studs) That's likely what's inside those OSB platforms. Even 2 X 10 would work spaced closer together.
You can put a lot of weight on 2 X 12 construction, vertically (like house studs) That's likely what's inside those OSB platforms. Even 2 X 10 would work spaced closer together.
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I understand the concept and safety of a Quick Jack system. But they really hinder any usage of a creeper. If you had to get at driveline areas, U-Joints, tranny, etc, it would be tough to crawl under there.
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What lift is this? I'm interested.
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I agree. They work good for brake work or within a 1-2' from the car ends, but any kind of drive line work is difficult because of the limited side access. I bought one last year, used it a couple times and found it cumbersome, so I gave it to my son (If I ever need it, I know where it is). Also wouldn't fit between the axles on my Jeep CJ5.
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You could Google: Home Made Car Ramp Images, get some other ideas. I have seen some platforms with LED lights inside, clever. I like everything except how the ramp attaches to the platform. Appears to be a 2 X 12 holding up the ramp. But how? Bolts? Nails? Brackets? That's the scary part. I would carriage bolt a 2 X 8 horizontally across the back, just under the ramps. It would serve double duty; holding up the ramps and locking in the two platforms from tipping.
You can put a lot of weight on 2 X 12 construction, vertically (like house studs) That's likely what's inside those OSB platforms. Even 2 X 10 would work spaced closer together.
You can put a lot of weight on 2 X 12 construction, vertically (like house studs) That's likely what's inside those OSB platforms. Even 2 X 10 would work spaced closer together.
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I would do a little re-engineering, and make it in three sections, so the center section could be removed. Be able to get under and work on the driveline and such. Probably add a couple safety features in the design while I'm at it.
Three pieces would be easier to move and store.
Three pieces would be easier to move and store.
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I have seen the dual wooden platform deal like this many times in my life and I like it.......but that one is terrible......
They get pretty creative where I come from........it is a long cold winter there and plenty of time to build study wooden platforms.
Jebby
They get pretty creative where I come from........it is a long cold winter there and plenty of time to build study wooden platforms.
Jebby