DIY Jacking pucks
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From: Rockville MD
DIY Jacking pucks
Now I know it's probably best to let a professional make these complicated pucks, but I decided to use one of the guides on here to make my own pucks.
Each puck was $1.69 from my local sporting goods store + $0.49 for eye hook screws from the local hardware store.
Not bad for $8.72 total + tax.
What I did was hold the puck in my left hand, and then utilizing my right hand, I screwed the eyehooks into the pucks.
The screws stuck out a little so I had to nip off the ends, that part was pretty scary.
Thanks to this forum for allowing me to take on this complicated project!
Each puck was $1.69 from my local sporting goods store + $0.49 for eye hook screws from the local hardware store.
Not bad for $8.72 total + tax.
What I did was hold the puck in my left hand, and then utilizing my right hand, I screwed the eyehooks into the pucks.
The screws stuck out a little so I had to nip off the ends, that part was pretty scary.
Thanks to this forum for allowing me to take on this complicated project!
Racer
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From: Martinez GA
feels good to do it yourself 
and even better when its inexpensive 
i took my pucks a step further when i use them on a jack stand.....puck is bolted to stand so its all one solid unit.
still have a loose set in the trunk in case i take it to a shop somewhere
and even better when its inexpensive i took my pucks a step further when i use them on a jack stand.....puck is bolted to stand so its all one solid unit.
still have a loose set in the trunk in case i take it to a shop somewhere
Melting Slicks
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Yep, they're amazingly easy to make and very easy to use. I used 10oz training pucks ( orange) to make mine since they're heavier and flex less. They are a little more expensive but are worth it in my opinion. Plus, because they're orange in color, they're more visible and you'll be less likely to forget to remove them after you're done.
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From: Rockledge FL
I used those for a long time in the garage until I had to take the car into a tire shop. After specifically telling them to use the pucks and then telling them that the pucks were in the passengers seat, they still "forgot" After that I put on the elite engineering rocker panel savers.
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I used those for a long time in the garage until I had to take the car into a tire shop. After specifically telling them to use the pucks and then telling them that the pucks were in the passengers seat, they still "forgot" After that I put on the elite engineering rocker panel savers.
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My guess is, he did it himself. What he didn't do, was create a thread in the Tech section, showing the world his amazing accomplishment.
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Easy.
Look under the car where it goes, there's a notch that the eye goes in and with a half turn holds it in place. I made a bunch but I doubled them up using a longer eye bolt, they were cheap and work great.
Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
I don't really like the hockey pucks because they do deform under load, and the plastic ones will eventually break. 
I had a machine shop make me a set out of aluminum with stainless steel "T" post to fit the slot.
I had a machine shop make me a set out of aluminum with stainless steel "T" post to fit the slot.
Le Mans Master
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From: Belleville Mich.
The orange "practice" hockey pucks, are made of a harder dence material & will not deform under load.
I have use these all the time & for many years.
Last edited by bumble-z; Sep 23, 2011 at 07:40 AM.
Racer
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From: Martinez GA
http://eliteengineeringusa.com/jacking-pads.html
elite engineering makes these also......not sure what your shop charged but either way they are a good product...got the blue to match my nassau
they seem to have great quality products!
