When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
I'm going to head to Harbor Freight today and pick up two of these and use the rollers and brackets off of them for the wheel lift project. They are $17.50 each not too bad. I can always think of something to make out of the stands they won't go to waste! lol
I'm going to head to Harbor Freight today and pick up two of these and use the rollers and brackets off of them for the wheel lift project. They are $17.50 each not too bad. I can always think of something to make out of the stands they won't go to waste! lol
I'm glad you posted this thread up Op. I saw the other thread also, and didn't purchase them at the time. I was just thinking about them again recently and wishing I had purchased a set. Order placed.
I also like the roller idea. That would work well with my motorcycle jack for mounting and dismounting the wheels and tires. It would also work nice on my workbench for polishing without the roller ***** on the bottom.
While at Harbor Freight, check these out. I’ve had one for some time, works. Only problem is the tire width capability. Works for my base C6. The one Raylo made looks nice, but it seems the tire would need to be raised quite a bit in order to slide it under. No?
Last edited by mazurekd; Feb 11, 2021 at 02:57 PM.
Mine works with a C7 on a QuickJack with the lift in the fully raised position even with the thicker plywood dolly. Putting the ball rollers directly in the jack gives a little more range but I don't remember if it will get low enough for the Quickjack low position. It might. It might work with floor jacks depending on how high they lift.
Originally Posted by mazurekd
While at Harbor Freight, check these out. I’ve had one for some time, works. Only problem is the tire width capability. Works for my base C6. The one Raylo made looks nice, but it seems the tire would need to be raised quite a bit in order to slide it under. No?
I bought a Norco 82310 wheel lifting dolly. The rollers pivot as you lift it to the correct height and then the wheels allow you to push it forward.
How do you hold onto the tire while playing around with rotating the tire to line up the lug studs while trying to hold the handle of this tool. It seems awkward is it? I looked it up online and it said the kickstand is just for storage.
Tried to order but says only 1 available, I think you need at least 2 and probably 3.
Shoot Fred an email. Think he is still a participating vendor here on CF. Ask Fred what's the deal. I use these guides all the time. You gotta have 3.
.
Reverse Logic Limited
816 Rising Sun Road
Telford, PA 18969
216-235-8584
email: fred@reverselogic.us
Tried to order but says only 1 available, I think you need at least 2 and probably 3.
He had them in stock at 9:51am CST today. I ordered the 3 pack SKU#M14x1.5F-200x3 for $75.00 including shipping. May want to try to order again. You are looking for the Lug Guides for the C8, correct?
2025 C8 Stingray of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2024 C8 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Guys I thought about building up one of these lifts.....but I thought by the time I got in position and raised I could already have the wheel mounted and it didn't cost me a $100 plus to do. I'm sure you'll laugh at this 70+ year old guy getting cheap......but after struggling with these wheels for years on my Corvettes I figured out.....just sit on the floor.....roll/lift the wheel up on my legs near my knees.......then use my leg power to lift the wheel to align with the stud extenders and push the wheel on the studs. I find that sitting on the floor my line of sight to the lugs is just about perfect. My car is at about 24" off the floor on my Quick-Jack. I've done this many times and never had an issue. While I've never timed myself in doing this....but by the time I sit on the floor and roll/lift the wheel on my legs then lift and push is less than 30 seconds The stud extenders are the real key to doing it this way. As long as this old man can lift the wheel I'll keep doing it this way. I do love you guys creativity with the lift!
Oh, like you I am plenty strong enough to handle these wheels if I have room to get in there like you say and the Reverse Logic parts really help. But when you are garage challenged like me (tiny 1-car) and the wall is so close I can't get room to see the lugs and have any leverage to manipulate the wheels. Pretty much have to twist and get it from the side which is nigh impossible. The lift is essential.
Originally Posted by tractman
Guys I thought about building up one of these lifts.....but I thought by the time I got in position and raised I could already have the wheel mounted and it didn't cost me a $100 plus to do. I'm sure you'll laugh at this 70+ year old guy getting cheap......but after struggling with these wheels for years on my Corvettes I figured out.....just sit on the floor.....roll/lift the wheel up on my legs near my knees.......then use my leg power to lift the wheel to align with the stud extenders and push the wheel on the studs. I find that sitting on the floor my line of sight to the lugs is just about perfect. My car is at about 24" off the floor on my Quick-Jack. I've done this many times and never had an issue. While I've never timed myself in doing this....but by the time I sit on the floor and roll/lift the wheel on my legs then lift and push is less than 30 seconds The stud extenders are the real key to doing it this way. As long as this old man can lift the wheel I'll keep doing it this way. I do love you guys creativity with the lift!
Guys I thought about building up one of these lifts.....but I thought by the time I got in position and raised I could already have the wheel mounted and it didn't cost me a $100 plus to do. I'm sure you'll laugh at this 70+ year old guy getting cheap......but after struggling with these wheels for years on my Corvettes I figured out.....just sit on the floor.....roll/lift the wheel up on my legs near my knees.......then use my leg power to lift the wheel to align with the stud extenders and push the wheel on the studs. I find that sitting on the floor my line of sight to the lugs is just about perfect. My car is at about 24" off the floor on my Quick-Jack. I've done this many times and never had an issue. While I've never timed myself in doing this....but by the time I sit on the floor and roll/lift the wheel on my legs then lift and push is less than 30 seconds The stud extenders are the real key to doing it this way. As long as this old man can lift the wheel I'll keep doing it this way. I do love you guys creativity with the lift!
I install/remove wheels exactly like you describe but without the stud extenders.
I install/remove wheels exactly like you describe but without the stud extenders.
I have a good deal of experience doing this sort of thing. I'm confident saying that tractman's method removing wheels is the preferred approach. Your method will lead to back problems and marred wheels.
I have a good deal of experience doing this sort of thing. I'm confident saying that tractman's method removing wheels is the preferred approach. Your method will lead to back problems and marred wheels.
Nope to back problems and marred wheels.
I am literally sitting down, with my feet extended under the car, roll the wheel over my leg, raise my knees a half inch off the ground, at most, and push over the studs.
I do not have a lift, I only use a floor jack to lift the car just high enough to remove/install the wheel.
Last edited by TKKRCats; Feb 12, 2021 at 06:33 AM.
I am literally sitting down, with my feet extended under the car, roll the wheel over my leg, raise my knees a half inch off the ground, at most, and push over the studs.
I do not have a lift, I only use a floor jack to lift the car just high enough to remove/install the wheel.
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.
