zeitgeist57 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 http://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/wood-cribbing-block-diy-for-raising-the-car-in-addition-to-jack-stands/ I'm looking to get under the Lincoln mostly to do measurements of ride height (so I can cut the cup brackets and set air-spring height) before installation, and running/securing/installing the air bags and DOT air lines to each corner. Has anyone made and used these "wood cribs" as wheel stands for lifting up their car? Any horror stories? I would still have jackstands and a jack available for safety, but I'd like to mimic the static ride height of the Lincoln accurately above-ground without needing a lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 I have seen it done and it's great to load the suspension and still be able to get under the car , have not seen or herd of any horror stories but obviously the risk is there for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 .... as long as it's solid together, I'd trust it over plastic ramps. :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattKatz Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 used all the time...Look at Detroit speed...they use wood cribbings for some serious dollar builds sitting on them....Just do it.....Its proven, Cheap and it just flat out works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Hillbilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Clay, my buddy with the 67 Deville made a set to try out for the same reason and seems to like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted June 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Thanks, guys! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 I've used something similar for years. I got a few 2x10s and cut them into 18" pieces. I stack them as needed. 4 of the pieces I put 1x2 strips on the end as stops in case the car rolls for some reason and sometimes I reverse them to get an extra 3/4" if the weight is light. I use them under the bikes too...and for a bazillion other things around the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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