This is why I do not like working in the dirt

[Lonesome715]

My floor jack gave out on me a while back and I cannot afford to replace it. I am stuck using bottle jacks right now.

 

[91W350]

I wish you were closer, I would be glad to help you out. Bottle jacks work, I like to center them in a tire/wheel with a 2x6 inside the wheel for a jacking base on dirt. I realize you have to raise your truck some first. The front bumper looks stout enough to use a jack on. My worry would be slipping off of the round tube.

 

[Lonesome715]

The bottle jacks I was using was sinking almost three inches into the ground. Yes I got out a tape meassure. However, they are all I have so bottle jacks it will be. Well, one jack any way. The other is stuck under the truck right now.

 

[papabear]

Hmmm...sounds like you need to move the project to the hooch and work on the asphalt pad...where your deuces are.
PLUS...you would have acces to jacks, forklift, wreckers etc...of course that will extend Mel's obligation for cookies, beans and cornbread, etc...ya know the drill troop

 

[Lonesome715]

There is always a cookie motivation. That would be nice, but it would be a pain to run back and fouth while getting measurments. My dually is in the drive way with no front end at all and I still have some fab work to do. However, not getting crushed sounds nice. Melissa thought it was funny, until she found out I was under it when it started to give.

 

[OPCOM]

You could slide a couple of 11.00x20 or bigger wheel and tire assy's uncer the center of gravity on that.

 

[Lonesome715]

That is a good idea, but I do not have any laying around. If I could find some on the rims, that truck will not slide any where.

 

[Coal Cracker]

As added protection, when using stands, I slip the wheels/tires under the frame, just in case

 

[Lonesome715]

That is a good idea, but I need more hight. The tires will stop the truck from falling all the way down but i do not know if they will be enough to prvent serious injury. I wonder if I could double stack and center them on a crossmember.

 

[frodobaggins]

Go out and find/buy some wood cribbing. 6x6, 6x8, 8x8 etc. You will not regret it.

 

[Lonesome715]

I beleive you are correct. I do not do this sort of thing that much though. Usually I work in my stable and solid drive way. Unfortunatly, there is not enoug room to park two vehicles side by side on it.

 

[Engine5]

I like to crib stuff when I can (read: vehicle extrication style), but it too can be unsafe if not done properly.

I agree 110%, 4x4's or 6x6's , first thing off our rescue truck at an MVA. If you can cut the doors and roof out of car and roll the nose with out too much movement you are doing good. Besides I had a buddy in high school die that same way. 67 chevelle came down on him, he caught the rear end on his head when the jack stands gave way.

 

[Coldfusion21]

I've been working under a car on jack stands, and while i try to leave a jack under it in addition to the jack stands that's not possible in this case. I will be putting some wood blocking under it before returning to work.

 

[Lonesome715]

A Chevelle fell on his head? Damn...

I agree, I have to come up with something better. I am so far behind on this biuld.

 

[BEASTMASTER]

i always throw the wheels under the buggy so if it does fall it won't fall to the ground. there's nothing like 8x8 blocks.

 

[Lonesome715]

I am going to see if I can russle up some large tires for a safety catch.

 

[dittle]

Where's WM when you need him? Murphy already visited you so if WM would show up with his wrecker it should go like clockwork Anyway, glad you didn't get hurt.

 

[swbradley1]

I agree with Frodo, get wood cribbing timbers.

Now that my barn has electric and water to it I plan on actually using it work on my equipment. I'm going to run over to Home Depot and have them cut up various size timbers so I will have an assortment on hand.

A guy next door had a car fall on his leg when I was a kid. Not a good thing.

Lonesome I'm just glad you're okay.

sw

 

[tsmall07]

Jack stands are perfectly safe if you position them properly.
I always push on the car/truck I'm supporting as hard as I can before I get under it. I've never had one fall when I've done that. Also, you need some more substantial stands. Those cheap stands can buckle.

PS. I want that truck! Why would you part that thing?

 

[Lonesome715]

I am going to try and come up with some wood. If I am unable to I will see if I can get some big tired with the rims still on them.

That truck is missing a lot of stuff. Plus, when i pulled the radiator hoses a mixture of oil and collant flowed out.