Make-shift car lift.. - Page 2

nastynissan · Nov 9th, 2005, 08:15 PM

I ran into a bunch of lumber awhile back.. 6x6 and 8x8's about 12 to 18ft. Long.. I built a pretty NASTY ramp that was about 3ft off the ground and would hold a Full Size truck easily.. The lumber was free.. (had to dismantle and haul it) I spent about $50 in bolts, washers, and nuts. With a Chainsaw, Posthole digger, and a BIG drill bit.. It took a Soild day to build.. Lasted for a couple years until the Weather started taking effect. Guess this is kinda pointless post as most would have to fork out a couple hundred for the lumber.... Just my thoughts and ideas..

captain_shrapnel · Nov 9th, 2005, 08:30 PM

http://www.alphaomegaeq.com/cart_detail.php?prod_ID=248 Cheapest lift I could find, still more than $1200 before its 850lb shipping charge.

kane2g · Nov 22nd, 2005, 03:18 AM

link doesnt work
but if you need only 3-4ft of lift look a scissor lifts like

93*SE-R · Nov 24th, 2005, 08:58 AM

Matt hit the nail on the head: Buy a GOOD set of ramps, a GOOD set of jack stands(NOT those "split-pipe" pieces of junk for $8.....) and a QUALITY floor jack.

Best investment you'll ever make. If it's way out of your budget, start saving. This is something you'll own for life if used properly.

Cheap junk might ensure it'll be the LAST thing you use in your life....