Tire Lift Stands Raise the Chassis 24.5" for Bodywork, Etc.

[Ahhgaragetime]

I made these homemade lift stands for the tires to lift the entire car higher than even more floor jack can go.

When collapsed the stands are about 9 inches tall which is about as high as I can safely lift the car with the jack alone.

Once all four tires are supported with these stands then I go around again with the jack under the tires to lift another 6 inches.

[Ahhgaragetime]

Thank you all for your feedback to strengthen these stands. I primarily made them to work on the outside bodywork at a comfortable height, but I am going to add some flanges to the base plate on the back and sides. I'm also going to add some cross straps. You guys are referring to shear forces in which the cross braces will help.

I did try to break it using my mazda in the video below. It really didn't flex or move at all even without the extra bracing you are talking about.



ETA

Sorry not allowed.

Edited by Big Al. on Monday 17th December 21:18