WTB Chassis Stands

[IamScotticus]

Its either buy a built, made in china, too narrow in back, too wide up front, but will fold flat for storage set for $224

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Portable-Adjustable-Sprint-Midget-Car-Chassis-Stands,403290.html

 

Or, I can build my own in wood, cause I don't weld yet, for about the same cost. (Yes, I priced it out).

 

Or I can buy yours.  Must have locking wheels, or can be fitted with them.

Edited February 17, 2023 by IamScotticus

[wemtd]

@11Budlite had a fantastic set of stands.  He’ll probably stop by with their specifics soon.

[11Budlite]

Check out this thread for some info on chassis stands. I've been happy with how well the ones I picked up have worked for a Caterham sized chassis: 

 

Edited February 17, 2023 by 11Budlite

[IamScotticus]

So far from that list I like the CJ Auto's 5 ft. adjustable width but I have bad luck with stuff falling so I prefer a solid bar on top.

[MV8]

If having them made, consider using more durable, higher capacity casters. When making a trolley for the fiero subframe, I used these cast iron casters as a set for about $35 on ebay and made high lift jack stands from cheap stands using angle iron.

 

The jacking pad and cross bar locations were determined after finding the cg of the chevy 4.3l-v6 and cobalt application F23 5 spd. Tabs are different from each other because the holes in the subframe were different at each location.

Edited February 18, 2023 by MV8

[IamScotticus]

I have that floor jack.  It gives me 23" of lift.  I don't see any long reach that low anymore. 

Yea, caster weight rating is the first thing I look for.

You have some serious heights going on there.

20" is still tight but i can manage.   

I don't want to poke the gravity bear.

[MV8]

I agree. Unfortunately, the fiero requires a great deal of chassis height to remove the complete drivetrain, usually requiring a lift. This is due in part to a full depth rear trunk made for golf bags. It's amazing how many groceries will fit.

I made a companion tool to the subframe trolley that bolts into the uni-body mating with the frame rail, bolts with chains to the strut towers, and cleats for safety stands.

I also made another adjustable tool for supporting the engine without the transaxle from below within the subframe. Most tools of this type hold the engine from above across the strut towers.

Not trolley stands but food for thought.

I like the mechanical quick lift racing jack you can see in the movie Le Mans with Newman. The operation is like a wide hand truck with additional linkage that lifts one end without rubbing/scratching the underside.

[IamScotticus]

To conclude this thread,

I have finally pulled the trigger on a set of chassis dollies.

 

This is a big deal in Sevenship.

So much can only be done off the ground and on the operating table.  These are necessary equipment if the garage situation, or spouce situation, doesn't permit a full lift in the available space or budget.

 

I looked at them all.  I had preferred a set that has lower cross bracing to resist collapse when moving around, but those models don't allow rolling passage between the vertical posts, like on a creeper down the middle.

The Allstar model is rated for the weight but without center bracing, so I kept looking at options.  Then I figured I could construct temporary bracing to place on the legs to prevent flexing when moving (my garage floor isn't glass smooth).

https://allstarperformance.com/chassis-dollies-all10625/

 

One of the niggles I had with most of the options were the lengths.  Most averaged a 30 inch length wich leaves about 4" on each side at the rear.  Not much, but to ensure perfect stability and even support I prefer a full length bar. 

 

I decided I could cut one bar in the middle and insert a square tube in the centers (I did).  Cut one of the bars in half, put a three foot length of 1.25" square steel tube inside, spread the halves apart 13", drill holes on each side and insert bolts or pins to secure.

 

If you decide this is for you, when ordering,  check for free shipping.  This item is just barely large enough to qualify for freight rate and some stores add extra shipping charges while others don't. 

 

Here's the end result 

 

 

Edited March 5 by IamScotticus

[IamScotticus]

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