Apocolips

First off I have a Quick Jack to lift my cars off the ground. As I get older, and with a bad back, removing the wheels is a real pain. Putting them back on is the hardest. Lifting them and getting them lined up with the lugs is difficult for me at times. It seems to me there should be a lift of some kind designed for just this purpose. I have searched the internet and found nothing. Is there a lift or an attachment of some kind for a floor jack that would work, or am I the only one that finds this a problem?

JNess

https://www.harborfreight.com/1250-l...lly-61917.html

Apocolips

I looked at one of these but they really don't raise or lower the tire. They are intended to lift the entire car by squeezing under the tire just enough to raise it an inch or two. I was looking for something more purposeful. But thanks!

CT Grand Sport CE

I don’t know of a specific “lift” for getting tires on/off, but how about a regular floor jack? Just put the tire on the pad and jack it to the needed height?

tobaccokid

A couple of pins with a hollow end that's threaded to screw onto the studs works great and makes it easier.

Apocolips

Maybe that's what I need to try. I have a couple of floor jacks that are just lying around. I'll fabricate a platform/pad that fits the jack and give that a try. Thanks everyone!!!

ralston

I don't have a dog in this hunt, but... take a look at this guys video... looks like it could be interesting

ralston

Wow... there's also a product out there... it's $$$ but it exist.

https://store.snapon.com/Hydraulic-W...n-P648811.aspx

Apocolips

That's exactly what I was talking about. I have to get me one of those.

Mr. Peabody

Now that looked really cool. I would like something just like that!

tractman

I use these stud extenders from Reverse Logic.....still need to lift the wheel but by using these extenders its much easier to get the wheel on the studs without damaging the finish on the brake calipers or wheels.
http://www.reverselogic.us/lug-guides.html

Joed49

[QUOTE=ralston;1596619963]Wow... there's also a product out there... it's $$$ but it exist.

https://store.snapon.com/Hydraulic-W...n-P648811.aspx[/QUOTE

Some cheaper alternatives

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...397781_397781?

https://www.tooltopia.com/otc-tools-1769a.aspx?

fsvoboda

I suggest hiring young guys. They will appreciate the work, and your back will be happy.

Jmhornz71

Maybe a Motorcycle jack could work for you you should be able to set the tire so it rest on both sides of supports and then just jack it to the height you need

LIE2ME

Unfortunately they do not work on some aftermarket wheels. The holes in the wheel are too small...

BRussell

Try looking at these two threads in C7 General:
"Female Threaded Lug Guide Tool" on 01/11/18 and
"Tire Dolly" on 08/16/17
Much good information from members here. Good luck.
Bob
Forgot to add that I am in the same boat, and now use the lug extenders and the wheel dolly on both my C6 & C7.

Apocolips

Thanks BRussell, I didn't see that thread. Great ideas on there, so I guess that I'm off to Lowe's tomorrow.

Maxie2U

Sorry, you lost me....pins...hollow end...threaded screw...what are you referring to?

Bill Dearborn

They don't work. It is even harder to get the lugs lined up when the long pins are on the studs. Sure the pins help guide the wheel onto the hub and keep from bumping the brake rotor and caliper but that initial alignment to get the holes in the wheel lined up with the pins is difficult. The easiest is when your eyes are lined up with the holes in the lugs and as the wheel drops further below your eye line the harder it is to even get the pins near the lug holes in the wheel. I purchased a set of three long pins two years ago and after trying to use them a few times threw them into the toolbox and they have been there ever since.

The easiest way to get the wheel onto the hub is to lower the car to the point the wheel will only be 2 or 3 inches above the ground when on the hub. Then lift the wheel and place it on the caliper, squat down and rotate the wheel until the lugs line up and push it on.

Bill

Chuck Mahnke

Check out this link:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...on-tool-3.html

See post #44 for a 12" wide wheel dolly. The one from Harbor Freight is only 9" wide.