Before I go and crush my face...

[BassGuy]

I just wanted to see if everyone thought this might be an acceptable "jacking up".

All the remaining wheels are very sturdily blocked. The 2x6's are acting as a block on the drivers side wheel, as well. I gave the car a test "wobble" and it felt completely solid. Nothing moving.

I'm not climbing underneath until I get some approval.

Drivers' side wheel - there's a triangled 4x4 in front now.

 

[volvonoob1991]

doesnt look too sturdy to me but i wouldnt know

 

[ZoomSpeed]

At least it isn't supported by the scissor jack.

 

[stylngle2003]

looks fine by me....where are you, a junkyard? what are you trying to remove/accomplish?

is the lumber apparatus wedged in there?

 

[BassGuy]

Parents back yard. I don't have access to a shop or any other jack.

Which lumber apparatus? And wedged in where?

 

[Redwood Chair]

That will work.
It would be better if the base were wider.
IE start with a plywood base on the ground then crib up with the 4x4's,
and catch it with another 4x4 at the top.

 

[propav8r]

I've gone under my car with a pole jack holding it up. This is nothing.

I'd have no qualms about working under there.

 

[coonmanx]

Why no jack stands? They are cheap.

 

[BassGuy]

I've spent most of my limited car budget on other parts.

I might get a set this week, though. I don't know yet.

 

[Redwood Chair]

Why no jack stands? They are cheap.

What have you is the order of the day?
He's done pretty well I would say.
Restacking it shouldn't take long.

 

[BassGuy]

That will work.
It would be better if the base were wider.
IE start with a plywood base on the ground then crib up with the 4x4's,
and catch it with another 4x4 at the top.

I might yet do that. I have a large piece of plywood holding hedge branches back so I can close my trunk And other assorted lumber.

However, this height and location works for what I need to get done. I'll probably put the scissor jack back under there with a little play, just in case something gives (so I have time to escape if needed.)

 

[Redwood Chair]

I've spent most of my limited car budget on other parts.

I might get a set this week, though. I don't know yet.

You could take one of the longer boards and nail a couple of cleats 8" apart to trap the other wheel and get another inch and a half on the other side.

 

[Redwood Chair]

I might yet do that. I have a large piece of plywood holding hedge branches back so I can close my trunk And other assorted lumber.

However, this height and location works for what I need to get done. I'll probably put the scissor jack back under there with a little play, just in case something gives (so I have time to escape if needed.)

I wouldn't worry too much,they crib up houses on wood blocks when they move them.

The plywood would spread the load on the soft ground though,I would go for that for sure.

 

[BassGuy]

That was part of my reasoning for using the 2x6's

 

[Redwood Chair]

That was part of my reasoning for using the 2x6's

I saw that,but plywood will be a better base.

 

[BassGuy]

Spreading the load over a wider area, yes I agree. I'll rebuild my cradle and post a pic tomorrow.

 

[meeki007]

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watch this and then decided if your OK with how you have it.

 

[BassGuy]

Thanks.

 

[Redwood Chair]

I'd stack a couple of wheels under it for backup,not a scissors jack.

 

[BassGuy]

I'd stack a couple of wheels under it for backup,not a scissors jack.

This, I also have laying around.