Show your pinch weld protectors.

[404]

There have been 2 threads on this in the past, What have you all come up with since then?

My pinch weld protectors are blocks of wood with grooves cut deeper than the pinch weld.

I don't like how the blocks sit on my jack stands, the whole setup is tall, looks like it may tip at any moment and scary. While I have not had problems, I just don't really like it.

All comments and replies appreciated.

 

[kythri]

I just use these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Floor-Jack-...311539?hash=item56811c6e33:g:vc0AAOxy0bRTBDhb

 

[JJThrasher]

Not really sure I understand the point of this. I just put them on the pinch welds when needed. They do make rubber toppers if you're trying to protect the paint.

 

[kythri]

Ah, you're talking about for jack stands. Sorry.

JJThrasher - I think he's looking for something that protects the pinch welds from getting bent up or something...

 

[404]

Thanks for the replies. Yes this is to prevent the pinch weld getting bent over, and the paint on it getting damaged, which leads to rust and swearing.

 

[bart1]

I made one. It's not very impressive though. Used MDF and female Velcro to help protect paint.

 

[JJThrasher]

How about one of these premade covers? They'll help protect the paint at any rate.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005Z2XA8M/?tag=atomicindus08-20

If you're worried about the strength of the pinch you can reinforce it with a bit of angle iron.

 

[firworks]

I just did rear brakes on an Oldsmobile Aurora with a hockey puck. Seemed to work just fine.

 

[JMToolCo]

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Magnetic-Jack-Pad-each/dp/B00O72Y2CE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1454294882&sr=8-2&keywords=zl1+pinch+weld

 

[Ryanbabz71]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O72Y2CE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I also have this one


Ryan

 

[AnonymousToolGuy]

I have a block of neoprene rubber that I throw on the mitre saw and cut my own jack stand and floor jack pads. 75A hardness.

 

[404]

Thank you all for your replies. That amazon one is new to me.

Additional replies welcome.

 

[Monte]

found it in the net

 

[APEowner]

404 - You're probably aware of this but I'm going to mention it just in case you or others are not. If your using wood for any kind of vehicle support be sure that any shear loads are across the grain and not with it. Wood blocks will split very easily if there's pressure parallel to the grain.

 

[Professur]

I thought everyone just used slotted hockey pucks.

 

[Monte]

 

[404]

404 - You're probably aware of this but I'm going to mention it just in case you or others are not. If your using wood for any kind of vehicle support be sure that any shear loads are across the grain and not with it. Wood blocks will split very easily if there's pressure parallel to the grain.

Thanks for the comment, this is part of what worries me. I have the grain going the wrong way at the moment. I wanted a longer contact length to the car when I made these. The top of my jack stands have little horns on them so the blocks sit in a way that crushes the wood grain closed instead of cracking open.

Overall my current set up is a compensation of different serious and fundamental design errors. Have had it a long time and never really liked it.

I do try to get away with stuff sometimes even when I know it is technically incorrect.

Thank you all for your replies and images. All additional comment appreciated.

 

[ScottsGT]

I actually installed jacking rails on my 2015 Mustang so I can lift it and put stands under it without worries.

 

[zkling]

Hockey pucks for me. Tis why I built some flat top jack stands. Working on primarily unibody cars you don't always get many options for the jack AND stands.

And before someone comes on with the "You can't by hockey pucks in Texas/Florida/etc" yes you can, and they are cheap!!!! They really come in handy around the shop. For setting and smacking.

 

[Professur]

Hockey pucks for me. Tis why I built some flat top jack stands. Working on primarily unibody cars you don't always get many options for the jack AND stands.

And before someone comes on with the "You can't by hockey pucks in Texas/Florida/etc" yes you can, and they are cheap!!!! They really come in handy around the shop. For setting and smacking.

Ideal for body working dollies.

 

[404]

I actually installed jacking rails on my 2015 Mustang so I can lift it and put stands under it without worries.

That sounds really cool. Can you give more information? Sounds complicated to me.