A retired friend of mine in Iowa asked me if I knew of an easy way to get a car onto dollies, I don’t have a clue how this is done but obviously couldn’t let him know that. Im guessing some sort of air operated jack. Can anyone offer advice? Thanks
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Without a wench or vehicle running, time proven method is cold beer to lure willing volunteers to push.
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It really depends on the current state of the vehicle and it’s location. Fully aired tires holding air in a paved garage is one thing. Sitting in a field for 15 years is another.
First get the vehicle to a stable location, then get it in the air the best way possible. For example, if its in the field and you can drag it onto a path, thats better.
Get a cheap set of wheels on it that hold air will make everything easier.
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I’ve used ratchet straps to pull cars on to car dolly’s before. Its not ideal but doable
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I think it is a triumph TR3. In his garage. Not why he uses dollies, might be a storage issue to get it in his shop over the long iowa winter
I’m unsure - are you talking about car dollies, which are individual metal “buckets” that have casters on them, usually for rolling around a very smooth shop floor? For that, all you need is a jack.
Or if you’re talking about a trailer to tow it with, you can get a comealong for about $25 at your local Chinese-made-tool-supplier.
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I’m guessing getting down low to get a jack positioned is a challenge, hopefully we will all live long enough to have that problem.
if that is the case, perhaps investing a few extra bux into “GoJax” might be helpful. Kind of a jack/dolly in one (well, 4).
There are also hydraulic versions…
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Awesome solution, I’ll pass it on.
Thanks
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I’d suggest a trip to Bay Cargo.