Vantage Rear Axle Stand Adaptors
Discussion
So, as most people know if you want to try and work on your own car, jacking up the back can be a right pain as there is little room to jack the car up and then secure on jack stands (Using the correct locations). Therefore, last week I set about making some jack adaptors that would fit onto the sill and locate in the hole. Luckily I work in mechanical design, so had the hardware and software to help create and manufacture the design.
In a nutshell:
1) Used moulding wax to create a pattern from the car sill and axle stand.
2) Measured the wax and created a 3d model and 2d drawing.
3) Got a 3D plastic printed adaptor manufactured to test fitment (Also, did some stress calcs to confirm plastic was safe to use)
4) Got a LH and RH 3d printed adaptor.
5) Jacked car up and tested adaptors on car (Left over weekend with trolley jack underneath)
I can now safely perform the brake disc/pad change on the rear without having to take it to a garage. I have already done the fronts, but access is far easier.
In a nutshell:
1) Used moulding wax to create a pattern from the car sill and axle stand.
2) Measured the wax and created a 3d model and 2d drawing.
3) Got a 3D plastic printed adaptor manufactured to test fitment (Also, did some stress calcs to confirm plastic was safe to use)
4) Got a LH and RH 3d printed adaptor.
5) Jacked car up and tested adaptors on car (Left over weekend with trolley jack underneath)
I can now safely perform the brake disc/pad change on the rear without having to take it to a garage. I have already done the fronts, but access is far easier.
These are very handy, I agree. FYI, some of us on the other side of the pond have been using a similar solution for several years, now:
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/aston-martin-ve...
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/aston-martin-ve...
Well, myself and my 3d printing friend did discuss the idea of being able to sell these. However, they are pretty bespoke as they fit my 2t Halfords axle stands, but don't fit other types. The only way to make them usable by all would be to make a common footprint on the base of the adaptor. I knew there were some metallic one available, but would need a some mortgage to afford them. The plastic ones wouldn't be too expensive, but not too cheap as the material alone can be costly (As they are printed 'solid').
BigMig said:
Quick question. If placing the car onto axle stands, what do you use as the jacking point for the trolly jack?
I use the part of the rear lower sub-frame, see picture below:I have a long low profile jack which fit between the tyre and axle stand. Still a bit of a faff, but does the trick.
I've got to change the rear pads, discs and shocks, so thought I would invest in some tools to help do the job. Saves money long term rather than paying the labour rates at AM or indies.
LI asked Friends at a University for the same but they said carve a bit of wood to fit! So I did and it's been on stands for a week now......me Neanderthal low tech me......
Oh and to get 4 axle stands in place, look at the beam both jacking points are located on, pick a mid point, close your eyes , deep breath and go for it.. I do this at break neck speed and I choose a sill trim screw again with a wooden block to stop the sill cover bending...must be a better way but can't see it.......
Oh and to get 4 axle stands in place, look at the beam both jacking points are located on, pick a mid point, close your eyes , deep breath and go for it.. I do this at break neck speed and I choose a sill trim screw again with a wooden block to stop the sill cover bending...must be a better way but can't see it.......
Liking those Lee, put me down for a set if you ever produce them.
Always liked the idea of these and would work well together www.jackpointjackstands.com just out of my price range unfortunately
Always liked the idea of these and would work well together www.jackpointjackstands.com just out of my price range unfortunately
Mansfield said:
Liking those Lee, put me down for a set if you ever produce them.
Always liked the idea of these and would work well together www.jackpointjackstands.com just out of my price range unfortunately
Hope all is well ??Always liked the idea of these and would work well together www.jackpointjackstands.com just out of my price range unfortunately
I am thinking of getting some done for the front and then discussing with my friend who prints them for me regarding making anymore for others. Its always difficult as its more of a science project than to 'mass produce'.......
I'll have a word and see what he thinks. Its his setting up time and material costs that would drive the price, I'm quite cheap and would only take a 50% commission, plus sellers fees and handling charges..........
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