I've seen postings of cars blocked up on all kinds of things; cinder blocks, tree rounds, lord knows what.
I'm also good friends with a lady whose brother was killed when the car he was working on fell on him.
Serious stuff!
Sometimes we need to lift the car and block it up to work on the "unders."
Here are some adjustable wood blocks that I made. They are cheap, easy and totally safe.
I hope that you find this helpful - and whatever you use - be safe!
Here is a top view of the short dimension:
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Top view of long dimension. Note that a very wide tire can fit between the top boards.
And, the top section crossbeams are 4X4 - they carry the weight and are STRONG. The rest of the weight goes to the corners, which are essentially solid wood (wood stacked on wood - even if one splits the rest have integrity.)
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1 1/2" x 3/8" lag bolts on the underside, and then countersunk holes on the top of each section to lock them and keep from sliding sideways.
Each section (except the top with 4X4) is 3" tall. Can be stacked to the height needed.
![137552]( "137552")
Selected the dimensions so that my jack stands will fit, if I need additional height. Again, 4X4 on the top row to carry weight out to the corners.
![137553]( "137553")
Here is the body on the blocks. Very stable. Very safe. And, whole car with frame and motor can (and will) sit safely on these.
![137554]( "137554")
I used 2 1/2" construction screws to connect the pieces. Luckily, I had enough scrap lumber laying around to make these. But even at today's prices, should be less than $100 to make a set.
Cheers! Let me know what you think.
I'm also good friends with a lady whose brother was killed when the car he was working on fell on him.
Serious stuff!
Sometimes we need to lift the car and block it up to work on the "unders."
Here are some adjustable wood blocks that I made. They are cheap, easy and totally safe.
I hope that you find this helpful - and whatever you use - be safe!
Here is a top view of the short dimension:
Top view of long dimension. Note that a very wide tire can fit between the top boards.
And, the top section crossbeams are 4X4 - they carry the weight and are STRONG. The rest of the weight goes to the corners, which are essentially solid wood (wood stacked on wood - even if one splits the rest have integrity.)
1 1/2" x 3/8" lag bolts on the underside, and then countersunk holes on the top of each section to lock them and keep from sliding sideways.
Each section (except the top with 4X4) is 3" tall. Can be stacked to the height needed.
Selected the dimensions so that my jack stands will fit, if I need additional height. Again, 4X4 on the top row to carry weight out to the corners.
Here is the body on the blocks. Very stable. Very safe. And, whole car with frame and motor can (and will) sit safely on these.
I used 2 1/2" construction screws to connect the pieces. Luckily, I had enough scrap lumber laying around to make these. But even at today's prices, should be less than $100 to make a set.
Cheers! Let me know what you think.
