2 x 4 Riser Wheel Stands - Why Pro Build Shops Use Them

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  • Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
  • I found that I could make each level, which gave me 3" of rise by using 1 x 8ft board, so at today's prices of $4/board, they cost $16 per every 3" of total car rise. Not bad given other options.

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  • @SavetheRepublic
    @SavetheRepublic Рік тому +7

    Been there, and have had my fair share of heated conversation over it as well.

  • @keyzpainting4133
    @keyzpainting4133 Рік тому +4

    Wow, good to know. I have been fitting all my new panels and getting ready to weld them on. My car is on jack stands on my drive on lift.

  • @kermitbearden7142
    @kermitbearden7142 Рік тому +3

    If floor is uneven I support front suspension on the tires and support the rear axle at the differential. 3 points of support will allow the body to equalize itself. I did this with a 3rd gen camaro while installing subframe connectors and when finished the door fit was way better.

  • @josemedeiros007
    @josemedeiros007 Місяць тому +2

    Excellent tip and video!

  • @damontellegen3569
    @damontellegen3569 Рік тому +5

    Obviously not a hot rod but if you ever put a Chrysler LeBaron convertible on the two post lift you can't even get the door open once it's up in the air. Great videos I've been following you for a while... genius

    • @RedlineStands
      @RedlineStands  Рік тому +2

      LOL. I'm going to step out on a limb on this one and say that LeBaron isn't a very rigid car.

    • @damontellegen3569
      @damontellegen3569 Рік тому

      Like a tin can with wheels

  • @RoddyDa
    @RoddyDa Рік тому +3

    Damn! I built my wheel stands for my 70’ Nova for the comfort aspect. Never would have considered the amount of flex it would get from taking it off the wheels

  • @BenVanAmburg
    @BenVanAmburg Рік тому +6

    Incredible advice! Archive this!

  • @robertfontaine3650
    @robertfontaine3650 26 днів тому

    Wheel cribs don't fail and they're cheap... definitely making me some tomorrow.

  • @shakester2010
    @shakester2010 25 днів тому

    Nice f'n car!!! Love the wheels and tires!!!! :)

  • @reno911yo
    @reno911yo 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow! This is golden info honestly thank you

    • @RedlineStands
      @RedlineStands  7 місяців тому

      You're very welcome. Please consider subscribing.

  • @erichuff2538
    @erichuff2538 Рік тому +1

    Dang.... good advice 👍🏻

  • @greg20152015
    @greg20152015 26 днів тому

    This is awesome! 🤙

    • @RedlineStands
      @RedlineStands  26 днів тому

      Thanks. Really glad to see my videos helping people.

  • @FlyGates8421
    @FlyGates8421 5 місяців тому

    Yeah I really appreciate that

  • @damianporter7114
    @damianporter7114 6 місяців тому +1

    What about welding it on a cart?

  • @dff19707
    @dff19707 3 місяці тому +1

    You think that is bad? I don’t even consider trying to close a door on my convertible when I jack up a corner.

  • @ronbunker5778
    @ronbunker5778 Рік тому +2

    Thats a good experiment...most of us would not have thought about that! Any special way to build those stands?

    • @RedlineStands
      @RedlineStands  Рік тому +1

      Not at all. It's just 2x4's and 3" wood screews. I just cut a couple pieces and mocked-up what I thought would be the appropriate spacing before I went crazy building them.

  • @iPrint3D
    @iPrint3D Рік тому +4

    Nice flag 🇺🇸🇺🇸
    But in other news, I work at a bodyshop and ALWAYS weld the quarters/rearbodys with the suspension loaded.

  • @noeltrujillo6154
    @noeltrujillo6154 Рік тому +3

    What length are those 2x4 are cut? How many are cut for each? At what height?
    Thank you.

    • @seanseoltoir
      @seanseoltoir 22 дні тому

      I would not use his design for cribbing. The wheels are trying to push the cribbing apart instead of just being in compression, so there is more of a failure potential for them.

  • @royboy3597
    @royboy3597 Рік тому +3

    I have a car dolly I ordered from you guys coming tomorrow! And now you tell me l should of went to Home Depot!?

    • @RedlineStands
      @RedlineStands  Рік тому +1

      I don't follow you sir. These 2x4 wooden stands are not a dolly. Dollies support the car from the frame and allow you to roll it around. These 2x4 stands support it from the wheels and do not allow for any rolling. Two totally different things.

    • @royboy3597
      @royboy3597 Рік тому +1

      Hi, I was kinda half kidding. I get what you said. When my 68 mustang convertible is on the lift. The door gap gets bigger. I bought the Dolly (should be on my porch today!...no joke) to work on 65 fastback. Floor pans etc. The rockers are good and without the drivetrain I think the Dolly should be perfect. Thanks for the reply 👍

    • @RedlineStands
      @RedlineStands  Рік тому +2

      @@royboy3597 Make sure you put a good endoskeleton in the car. You should never remove the floorpan without an inner structure to hold it all together. Thanks for the business!

  • @rubenaguilera4527
    @rubenaguilera4527 4 місяці тому

    I prefer put the car in heavy jack stsn snd those wood stand left them in the wheel in case something go wrong

  • @FilmBySaga
    @FilmBySaga 2 місяці тому

    how much weight can these wooden blocks hold?

    • @RedlineStands
      @RedlineStands  2 місяці тому

      Idk. I certainly haven't tested them to capacity, but I can tell you they appear to hold my 3200 lb car with ease.

  • @geraldsims3137
    @geraldsims3137 4 місяці тому

    Calif. Pink ?

    • @RedlineStands
      @RedlineStands  4 місяці тому

      Don't look at me man... The cheapest 2x4's at Home Depot on that day were pink. Idk why

  • @aliwooz913
    @aliwooz913 11 місяців тому +1

    Tuba4

  • @seanseoltoir
    @seanseoltoir 22 дні тому

    That is not the proper way to do cribbing blocks. The 2x4s should strictly be in compression.

  • @kurtthompson7732
    @kurtthompson7732 Рік тому +2

    These cribs are improperly built and appear unsafe compared to designs where the longer 2x4's are underneath the tire supporting weight.

    • @RedlineStands
      @RedlineStands  Рік тому +2

      Maybe he's right; maybe he's wrong. Idk. I can only tell you that I've been using them for 6 months with no issue.

    • @corystansbury
      @corystansbury Рік тому +2

      ​@@RedlineStands If we don't hear from you for a while, we'll assume you've changed your opinion. Looks fine to me.

    • @mikeheggem9488
      @mikeheggem9488 8 місяців тому +2

      All they need is blocking between each crossways 2×4 all the way to floor. Today's lumber isn't what it used to be.

  • @Dnasty1
    @Dnasty1 6 місяців тому

    How do you know the wood can support the car?

    • @RedlineStands
      @RedlineStands  6 місяців тому +1

      It's really just an estimated guess. 2x4's are pretty strong and I used 3" wood screws.

    • @greenhometony
      @greenhometony 5 місяців тому +1

      People have been doing this for quite a while.

    • @seanseoltoir
      @seanseoltoir 22 дні тому

      It all depends upon the design. This is not a particularly good design though. The 2x4s should be only in compression.

  • @fourfortyroadrunner6701
    @fourfortyroadrunner6701 5 місяців тому

    THOSE STANDS do not look very strong to me. You said NOTHING about how they were constructed. Also, they put incredible stress at an outward angle because of the way the tires contact them.

    • @RedlineStands
      @RedlineStands  5 місяців тому +7

      Well why don't you make a damn video and show us all how you do it?