Technical Skip The Jack Stands, make Riser Blocks

A friend and I built these riser blocks. Very safe and handy for building,cleaning and servicing your car. 16” 2X4”s.

 

Great safety post.
I agree, made some a couple years ago and man you feel so much safer under the car.

 

Thank you, Marty. I have done that for years. Then don't always use them.

Ben

 

Nice
How much weight do you think they will handle. OK for a 6500lb truck?
Dan

 

Just gluing in 1" wide fillers between each cross piece directly under where the tire sits would greatly increase the load bearing capacity.

 

Da you’re right, my thinker is a little slow today.
Dan

 

I made a set out of s**** steel we had laying around, but I need another set and these things are damn heavy. 2 X 4's please.

 

I don't know about that, the heaviest I plan on is 3200lbs. But they will sure come in handy for the Top Banana, that's where I got the idea.

 

Next door neighbor is a former contractor. Guess I’ll be raiding his storage sheds for 2x4 s****s…

 

Cribbing blocks. Very strong . Add some plywood even stronger

 

The Top Banana sure is SWEET.
Love your top shelf craftsmanship.
Dan