Tool to make wheel changing easier *pix inside*
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 3,292
Likes: 1,149
From: Klein TX
2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Tool to make wheel changing easier *pix inside*
Here's a gizmo I put together to make it easier to R&R my wheels. It's a hydraulic motorcycle lift with rollers mounted on the lift arms
It makes removing and mounting wheels very easy and keeps the wheel from hitting the caliper and/or rotor.
Here's how it works:
1) Put the wheel on the lift
2) Raise the wheel and rotate to match the studs
3) Roll into place and install the lug nuts. No sweat and keeps the wheel from banging the caliper or rotor
To remove a wheel, reverse the process.
It makes removing and mounting wheels very easy and keeps the wheel from hitting the caliper and/or rotor.
Here's how it works:
1) Put the wheel on the lift
2) Raise the wheel and rotate to match the studs
3) Roll into place and install the lug nuts. No sweat and keeps the wheel from banging the caliper or rotor
To remove a wheel, reverse the process.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,360
Likes: 59
From: San Jose California
Very nice, 
Since I have limited space I am in the process of making an adapter for my floor jack to do the same.
My first was just using some old skate board trucks which actually worked quite well.
DJ
Since I have limited space I am in the process of making an adapter for my floor jack to do the same.
My first was just using some old skate board trucks which actually worked quite well.
DJ
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,360
Likes: 59
From: San Jose California
It is not just for saving your back, I have about 8K invested in my wheels, the inner barrels come in to a smaller I.D., and it is easy to scratch them if you are not careful.
Also, if you have CC brakes it helps as well.
DJ
Also, if you have CC brakes it helps as well.
DJ
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,347
Likes: 25
From: Apache Junction AZ
Retired & lovin' it!
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,472
Likes: 545
From: Jackson NJ
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 3,292
Likes: 1,149
From: Klein TX
2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
A wise man told me, a long time ago when I was a youngster, "work smart, not hard"
Pro
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 523
Likes: 82
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 973
Likes: 256
From: Vancouver, Washington
Here's a gizmo I put together to make it easier to R&R my wheels. It's a hydraulic motorcycle lift with rollers mounted on the lift arms
It makes removing and mounting wheels very easy and keeps the wheel from hitting the caliper and/or rotor.
Here's how it works:
1) Put the wheel on the lift
2) Raise the wheel and rotate to match the studs
3) Roll into place and install the lug nuts. No sweat and keeps the wheel from banging the caliper or rotor
To remove a wheel, reverse the process.
It makes removing and mounting wheels very easy and keeps the wheel from hitting the caliper and/or rotor.
Here's how it works:
1) Put the wheel on the lift
2) Raise the wheel and rotate to match the studs
3) Roll into place and install the lug nuts. No sweat and keeps the wheel from banging the caliper or rotor
To remove a wheel, reverse the process.
Thanks.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 973
Likes: 256
From: Vancouver, Washington
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,360
Likes: 59
From: San Jose California
I have to go on a business trip till Feb, but can come up with something when I get back.
DJ
Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 255
Likes: 20
From: Atlanta Georgia
GA Events Coordinator
Lug Guide Tool --Thanks
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 973
Likes: 256
From: Vancouver, Washington
Quote:
Originally Posted by 07MontRedcp View Post
I find that these work very well also:
http://www.reverselogic.us/shop.html...tegory=4643105
Thanks for the information about "reverse logic's" lug guide tool; purchased two guides and oil pan control value.
Yes, thanks! I bought a couple as well. I haven't had a chance to try them yet but they look like they'll save my back and my wheels and rotors.
Originally Posted by 07MontRedcp View Post
I find that these work very well also:
http://www.reverselogic.us/shop.html...tegory=4643105
Thanks for the information about "reverse logic's" lug guide tool; purchased two guides and oil pan control value.
Yes, thanks! I bought a couple as well. I haven't had a chance to try them yet but they look like they'll save my back and my wheels and rotors.
Last edited by CorvetteSparky; Jan 7, 2016 at 11:02 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 973
Likes: 256
From: Vancouver, Washington
I have the Craftsman 2 ton aluminum floor jack with what appears to be a permanently mounted jack pad.
Thanks for sharing DJ.
