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And when the car gets stuck up there, it is dangerous and a PIA to get the out from under car. Been there.

If I am doing work under the car, I do place jack stands. For brake work and tire rotations or detailing I typically do not use extra jacks. Built in safety bars seem to be enough to keep you safe however.

Some research yields some warnings not to add zerk fittings to the grease holes in the frame joints. I think the threads will bottom out on the inner tube and there will not be enough thread to screw into. A suggestion to use a rubber tipped grease gun adapter nozzle.

Straight rod with cotter pins maybe. The rod on the ram and safety bar is only threaded on the ends. Perhaps something like that.

Yes, zerk fittings would be a great improvement. I was planning to add some self tapping ones if they exist. Alternative to QJs would be under car scissor lift. Portable max jack I think are the name, lift from the side. There are some pluses/minuses to those. I do not have the headroom for 2...

Of course it was. We all want to spend $1200 every few years. Sounds similar to my story, but mine got stuck under a Tiguan. Must be VWs. Very scary when these get stuck, especially just one of them. Please be careful. I really think a threaded rod ( kinda like on the ram support or round bar...

Got cove/radiant heaters in there, but a good upgrade would be a mini-split. I believe they have AC, heat and dehumidifiers in them. Got a wall mounted dehumidifier in basement that is adjacent to garage. It would probably help if I kept door open.

Anyway, was just looking for ideas on how to get these things lowered, but was able to take care of. I appreciate the ideas and even tried a few. Now that they are down, I plan to either rebuild/restore or replace. Given the cost of these units and other lifting solutions, a restore/rebuild is...

Sorry. whateg01's sarcasm is rubbing off on me...

Nope. Hand and power tools as well as vehicles (6 total, some with 240K+ miles) are in relatively good shape. If you live anywhere in New England you should know that a certain level of moisture and humidity is normal. I am actually pretty good about caring for my equipment. I think the QJs are...

I can only imagine the runaround and linguistical challenges. Should I ask the Home Depot worker as well?

These were originally under a car and got stuck in the up position. I had to manually raise car with other jacks to remove them. Once removed, many things were done in an attempt to get them lowered, so they were originally raised with a load. I have been using these for years without issue and...

Found this Bridgeport 8 1/2" Cushion Grip 3/8" Slotted Screwdriver in the back of my tool box. Just wondering if anyone is looking for one. I am rounding out my Craftsman tool box and already have this size. Would swap for Craftsman tool(s).

I run hoses from back of garage center so they are only in the rear or front of the car depending on if it is nose in or rear in position in garage. So sides and either front/rear are free of hoses (3 sides unobstructed). Any work on underside and access from under front or rear depending on...

Thanks. Now the fun begins rebuilding them. Looking for mod ideas. Maybe I will post the rebuild details in another thread.

It is a steel bar in sleeve setup for the joints. I do not think it was rust that was holding things up. It appears as mostly surface rust on the units. Pretty sure they were bound up due to joint not being completely round. As mentioned, jacks stands are used when doing work under the car. I...

Not sure, but tractor is about 400lbs. 5 speed manual. Started with pressure in 1st gear, nothing, worked up to 3rd gear, and only by taking a run at it did it break free.

I think I will add self-tapping zerks in the rebuild/restoration. Looking for any other mods while I am at it. Guessing there is a post...

Too dangerous. Other jack was stuck also. They were stuck under car prior and I had to use other jacks to get the out from under car. All the normal approaches were used, was just looking for creative ideas/suggestions. Had to take a little run at it, but eventually collapsed.

Top frame with wood, not pivot tube.