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holemilk00 · 04-01-2009, 06:16 PM

You know the ones that go under your wheels, and I wanted to be able to pull a car down to bare body without having to build a rotisserie or having it tie up my lift. So I decided to do something about it. In the thought process I did some research and found something similar to these. So I ordered a set, when they got here they were kinda cheap, and not exactly something I would want to push one of my cars around on and trust. So I figured I would build something bigger and better. They are built from scratch, the only store bought part is the casters. These weigh about 35lbs a piece, each caster is rated at 650lbs. They took me about two weeks to build the first time after work each day. Think I could do it again in about 10 hours. On with the pics, tell me what you think guys.

Had to have a set of 4 of course

Full height is about 26 inches, could be built to whatever you need if you want to try it.

Fully collapsed height is around 13 inches. Ground clearance at this height is about 1/8th of an inch, so needs to be on level ground.

Locking wheels all the way around, dual grease bungs on each wheel.

Made the tops adjustable to pinch the fold in the unibody on the underside of the car, I'm also making up extra pieces to go in here that will make cradles for use directly on the frame. These open up to 1 full inch.

Duel handle adjustment to ensure a snug fit on the pinch weld.

Some sexy welding, this took a while, ground all the welds out smooth, being sure not to compromise the penetration.

04-01-2009, 06:16 PM	#1
holemilk00 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 2,486 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	I got tired of those cheap ass car dollies You know the ones that go under your wheels, and I wanted to be able to pull a car down to bare body without having to build a rotisserie or having it tie up my lift. So I decided to do something about it. In the thought process I did some research and found something similar to these. So I ordered a set, when they got here they were kinda cheap, and not exactly something I would want to push one of my cars around on and trust. So I figured I would build something bigger and better. They are built from scratch, the only store bought part is the casters. These weigh about 35lbs a piece, each caster is rated at 650lbs. They took me about two weeks to build the first time after work each day. Think I could do it again in about 10 hours. On with the pics, tell me what you think guys. Had to have a set of 4 of course Full height is about 26 inches, could be built to whatever you need if you want to try it. Fully collapsed height is around 13 inches. Ground clearance at this height is about 1/8th of an inch, so needs to be on level ground. Locking wheels all the way around, dual grease bungs on each wheel. Made the tops adjustable to pinch the fold in the unibody on the underside of the car, I'm also making up extra pieces to go in here that will make cradles for use directly on the frame. These open up to 1 full inch. Duel handle adjustment to ensure a snug fit on the pinch weld. Some sexy welding, this took a while, ground all the welds out smooth, being sure not to compromise the penetration.