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TR2/3/3A Jacking up a TR3A

Guy, the lift is very adaptable. GOOGLE "KWIKLIFT" and all you questions will be answered. I sent you a PM earlier.
 
Guy, the lift is very adaptable. GOOGLE "KWIKLIFT" and all you questions will be answered.

first time i googled this i accidentally keyed in "quickie lift" ,or something: I got a remedie for erectile dysfunction.
(bookmarked it, just in case)
 
first time i googled this i accidentally keyed in "quickie lift" ,or something: I got a remedie for erectile dysfunction.
(bookmarked it, just in case)
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Just another example, I get about 11" of lift with these:

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But there is no practical limit of either weight or height - the box crib is used to move houses, support trains, even to lower the U-505 submarine into the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry:

https://www.msichicago.org/online-science/videos/video-detail/activities/moving-the-u-505-submarine/

I have a 4-post lift but for some jobs (the above was an engine removal done by lowering the engine and gearbox) the cribbing is the best way to go.
 
Is each 'box crib' secured together (nailed, screwed) as one solid block? Clearly, at least the top layer would have to be to prevent slippage.
 
Just another example, I get about 11" of lift with these:

Crib2_zps180a0dd8.jpg

Geo, your garage floor looks cleaner than my kitchen. Where's the oil drips?
doesn't your car(s) mark its territory like a good triumph should?

are your cribs 12"x10"?



thx

guy
 
Geo,

Any special reason why you used the 2"x2" insets on the 4th tier & the 2x4 full planking on the 7th (from the bottom)?
 
Just another example, I get about 11" of lift with these: But there is no practical limit of either weight or height - the box crib is used to move houses, support trains, even to lower the U-505 submarine into the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry:

Geo...

Tried your idea and it works great! I added a slight modification that might be of interest. I added a 15 degree bevel on the two cross members that support the tires and spaced them 4 inches apart. Here's a photo...

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Rick...
 

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Tried your idea and it works great! I added a slight modification that might be of interest. I added a 15 degree bevel on the two cross members that support the tires and spaced them 4 inches apart. Here's a photo...

Rick,

Thanks for posting that mod. Looks like it will eliminate any chance of a roll off.
i'm going to cut mine 15 dg. also.

Guy
 
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