car dolly options

[1930]

Outside of Go Jacks what are my options for a high quality easily maneuvered dolly.

I dont need the go jacks cause I dont roll cars outside over rough pavement and do not need to pick them up in the parking lot, also the prices for those things are ridiculous.

I bought what I was told decent quality Harbor Freight ones, I was told they would roll fairly easy, I put this heavy car on them and I can barely move the car myself and this is after lubing up the casters. I have smooth floors.

I dont mind spending 400 bucks for a nice set but cant justify 7-8 for the go jacks. thanks

 

[Train]

We bought some like you have in the picture. They were garbage. Hit something on the floor we could barely see, and the corners bent where the castors were attached. There are heavier ones like that, with 4 inch wheels. (Ours were 2 inch metal). They would probably be fine. We ended up buying the Go Jack type from Canadian tire here in Canada. They have 4 inch wheels. 4 hundred bucks for a set of 4. I can easily move a 68 Cutlass, and a 72 Dart around the shop by myself.

 

[Cougar]

You could get some good ball bearing casters for the Harbor Freight dollies.

 

[D45]

HF sells two car tire dollies, one in 1000 pound rating and one in 1500 pound rating, only a $10 difference

Which did you buy that you don't like?

From the pics, I would say you have the 1000 pound set

I need to find/buy a set of 4

 

[D45]

1000 pound set
http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-vehicle-dollies-2-pc-61283.html

1500 pound set
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-1500-lb-capacity-vehicle-dollies-67338.html

 

[97dynaglide]

1000 pound set
http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-vehicle-dollies-2-pc-61283.html

I had this set from HF and hated them.

It took 2 of us to move my '71 Olds Cutlass around the garage. Could have used one more person at times.
The wheels roll excellent, the casters just wouldn't rotate to the direction we would try to go.
We would have to bend down with a pry bar and rotate them by hand.

I used them for one season, and practically gave them away in the spring when I sold all 4 for $50.
I did tell the buyer how bad they were, but he was going to use them on a project '69 Vette, no interior, no motor and trans, so they may have worked better for him.

 

[jedeyeben]

I bought a set of the HF ones not too long ago, the 1500lb ones, and on a pristine new flat concrete floor with a 3200lb Camaro they won't budge... Complete garbage. I'm better off using my floor jack to move it than to have it on those things. Don't waste your money.

 

[04chase]

buy a set of good casters and make your own

or do what i did and find go-jaks on craigslist. I ended up with the 6200 series , 2 look brand new , the other 2 are sun faded but also near mint. i have about 600 into the set of 4 inluding buying the 4 wheel holder that i bought new on ebay for $75.

i also have a set of the grey , metal plate 1500 lb HF dollies for misc stuff(right now its a metal rack) after lubing the casters up works ok , no where near as good as the go-jaks though. those things had me all giddy after using them the first time. Now for april fools i get them and move peoples cars around.

 

[DonPowers]

I got these from Northern Tool. Bought two sets and use them all the time. No problem pushing the car or boat around. They were on sale when I got them.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200430521_200430521

 

[p928sfan]

I also bought the HF 1500 lb ones. On new concrete floor, with a 2600lb 944 on them, it is a serious workout to move. And heaven forbid you let a tiny rock get in the garage, that will stop any momentum cold. Expansion joints - better get some speed up or they'll also stop you.
I do not recommend these.

 

[T_R]

I can move my chevelle around on the wooden HF dollies. It could be smoother, but it works and you can't beat the price.

 

[evildky]

I have a set of the HF "go jack" style and they aren't bad, a little more money gets you the OTC version which is a little nicer. My only complaint is the plastic casters, they don't do well over distances on bumpy dirty old asphalt and, let's not talk about how I know that.

 

[59 wagon man]

spend the money and either find the gojacks used or new. They work and you will be glad you did. unless you plan on putting your car on for long term storage , they hf are a pain in the **** and break at the slightest ruff pavement. It will easily add several minutes everytime you load and unload the car from the dollies unless they are jackable like the gojack

 

[1930]

Thanks for the replies, I will try either the furniture dollies or see if and where I can buy the wheels for these dollies http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200430521_200430521 and add them to my existing platforms.