FormaCars

Visit our community sponsor

Thanks Thanks:  1
Likes Likes:  0
Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: Anyone Using These To Suppert Th Chassis?

  1. #1
    Member Carography's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Marysville, WA
    Posts
    39
    Post Thanks / Like

    Anyone Using These To Suppert Th Chassis?

    I was thinking of using these (4) to support the chassis before its a roller.
    Anyone know if all 4 casters are the swivel type? I want to be able to push the kit side to side periodically. As well as back and aft.
    furnatureDolly.jpg
    Harbor Freight
    18x12 1000lbs capacity
    Marysville, WA
    302, GT40 heads, 5speed, 3.55:1 Solid Axle.
    Kit ordered 7/8/2024 - Kit delivered 9/04/2024

  2. #2
    Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2024
    Location
    Outside Boise Idaho
    Posts
    30
    Post Thanks / Like
    I have one of these and all 4 wheels swivel. I am following namrups example and clamping jack stands to wheel dollies for the initial stage of the build to give me more height for my kit that is due to arrive this week.

    Andrew
    Last edited by AndrewIdaho; 07-23-2024 at 05:53 PM.

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2023
    Location
    Tonganoxie KS
    Posts
    179
    Post Thanks / Like
    I have used them to move my car (with motor and trans installed) under the wheels. They are definitely strong enough but not the perfect solution

  4. #4
    Senior Member dstelter's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2019
    Location
    Paige TX
    Posts
    103
    Post Thanks / Like
    yep used 4 of them when i built my coupe. but only without the engine and trans. Was worried they might not hold up to the extra weight.

    Doug

  5. #5
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2019
    Location
    Erin, Ontario CANADA
    Posts
    993
    Post Thanks / Like
    I've been shifting the bare frame around my garage and beyond on two wheel dollies without issue.
    1st Speedstar in Canada 31 March 2023.
    Built by me 302 engine, AOD trans, 3.55 IRS.

  6. #6
    Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Location
    Crossville, TN & Punta Gorda, FL
    Posts
    67
    Post Thanks / Like
    I used one of them to hold my engine and transmission with no problem. 460 ford, aluminum heads
    and TKO transmission. moved very easy.

  7. #7
    Senior Member edwardb's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Lake Orion, Michigan
    Posts
    10,774
    Post Thanks / Like
    I have some of those and use them for light duty work. Probably would be OK for the chassis only. But not with the driveline installed. And I sure wouldn't get under it with those. For about $100 more, you can invest in some real wheel dollies that you can trust and will work much better. I have a set of four and use them a lot.

    https://www.harborfreight.com/2500-l...ece-58394.html
    Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build Thread
    Build 3: Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8674. Sold 09/07/2020. Build Thread and Video. Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020. Build Thread and Video
    Build 5: 35 Hot Rod Truck #138. LS3 and 4L65E auto. Rcvd 01/05/2021. Legal 04/20/2023. Build Thread. Sold 11/9/2023.

  8. #8
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2023
    Posts
    135
    Post Thanks / Like
    Can't remember where I got them now, but they make a triangular piece of metal (about 10 inches per side) with a steel roller ball at each corner. I originally bought them to put under a couple of snowmobiles to jockey around to different areas of my shop , depending on where in the shop I was working at the time. Later, I had placed one under each corner of a fully built TR6 (about the same weight as a Cobra). Worked like a charm.

  9. #9
    Senior Member Blitzboy54's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2020
    Location
    Albany, NY
    Posts
    1,420
    Post Thanks / Like
    You mean these?

    Build 1 MK4 #10008 - Delivered 03/03/21, Graduated 7/20/22 - Sold 6/6/24
    Build Thread #1 https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...been-delivered
    Build 2 MK4 #11061- Delivered 08/24/24
    Build Thread #2 https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...006#post562006

  10. Thanks Carography thanked for this post
  11. #10
    Member Carography's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Marysville, WA
    Posts
    39
    Post Thanks / Like
    Blitzboy54; that's awesome, thanks
    Marysville, WA
    302, GT40 heads, 5speed, 3.55:1 Solid Axle.
    Kit ordered 7/8/2024 - Kit delivered 9/04/2024

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Brown County Customs

Visit our community sponsor