Sick of having tyres and balancing done/
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Really ****s me off that I no longer have my own workshop.
I did a mates rear brake shoes for him on my drive the other day and was thinking then, "what the **** am I playing at doing this on the floor for at my age.
I think I need to remedy this once and for all.....
I did a mates rear brake shoes for him on my drive the other day and was thinking then, "what the **** am I playing at doing this on the floor for at my age.
I think I need to remedy this once and for all.....
Do it! Have a word with that Uncle of yours. If you are into your cars and like getting your hands dirty, some big lifts and machinery in a nice space, will make you a happy chappie.
I fully intend on having a word with a good family friend regarding one of the un-used buildings on his farm at some point... A space for some tools, a second car, and an opportunity to do some learning...
I have changed the full suspension on the Slowlo twice, as well as the front disks and pads once, and did the drive-shafts with a little assistance. It wasn't fun. Especially on concrete.
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I think Dad has some air tools under the compressor in the garage, but they wouldn't reach, and the compressor is fixed to the wall.
It was alright until I found myself laying on my back, looking up, so that I could see the nut/bolt I was trying to attack, and then being showered with rust and muck before I could escape.
And anything under the middle of the car is pretty much a no-go on the driveway. I don't particularly want to trust a pair of axle stands to keep a tonne of metal from falling on my face.
Do it! Have a word with that Uncle of yours. If you are into your cars and like getting your hands dirty, some big lifts and machinery in a nice space, will make you a happy chappie.
I fully intend on having a word with a good family friend regarding one of the un-used buildings on his farm at some point... A space for some tools, a second car, and an opportunity to do some learning...
I have changed the full suspension on the Slowlo twice, as well as the front disks and pads once, and did the drive-shafts with a little assistance. It wasn't fun. Especially on concrete.
It was my uncle that pulled the rug out from under my feet on the last one I was building..
I don't want to go down that road again!
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Nice!
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Stands are fine, just get good ones. I've had mine for 4 years and used them on cars from sub 1000kg to 1500kg, each one can take two tonnes.
pepsilol - I am jealous of your garage/workshop!
The ones I have *were* good ones, but I believe they are over 25 years old.
I was thinking more of replacing an exhaust or welding anyway, which you wouldn't really be able to do without a lift or a pit.
Actually, thats a point guys. Just dig a big hole and get a light. Job done.
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Done both of those on stands...I don't see your point?
Yes it's easier and much less hassle with a lift or pit but you can strip and rebuild a car at home quite easily using stands etc.
Yes it's easier and much less hassle with a lift or pit but you can strip and rebuild a car at home quite easily using stands etc.
Done both of those on stands...I don't see your point?
Yes it's easier and much less hassle with a lift or pit but you can strip and rebuild a car at home quite easily using stands etc.
Okay fine, yes you can do both of those things under a car, but it is a million times easier if you don't use stands. You can literally stand under the car, detach the exhaust, and pull it off, then pop it down.
I would also prefer to have loads of room if I'm welding, not be pinned under a car.
Not to mention light, so you can stop and pull up your visor to see how it looks.
Done both of those on stands...I don't see your point?
Yes it's easier and much less hassle with a lift or pit but you can strip and rebuild a car at home quite easily using stands etc.
Stripping and rebuilding a car on ramps/lifts is about a million times more enjoyable than sliding under it on your back every 10 minutes.
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I saw this and thought you might be interested: http://auctionhq.net/view-auctions/catalog/id/91/
Lots of tools available, 10t presses etc.
If I had a large lockup / garage and a wad of spare cash I'd love to buy lots of their kit, shame.
Lots of tools available, 10t presses etc.
If I had a large lockup / garage and a wad of spare cash I'd love to buy lots of their kit, shame.
Load test done today.
Tested the car. Arms fit perfectly under the car, like a boss
What would you have done if it had failed the load test?
Depends where you go, I get lots of counter balanced wheels and wheels that have not been balanced at all. Every one charges £10 a wheel here
Load test done today.
Tested the car. Arms fit perfectly under the car, like a boss
Is it me or is the posts bending?
What would you have done if it had failed the load test?
The load test consisted of driving an Iveco onto it!
A couple of months later my radiator started leaking on the DB9. Dealer wanted £1500 for the job.
Noticed the radiator was off an XK.
Got an XK radiator for £200 and coolant was £20
£1300 saving pretty much paid for the ramp instantly.