gholman12 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 So I'd like to paint my wheels, probably some bronze/gold/gunmetal whateverthefu*k color. They're way too chromey for my taste now, but when the sun is setting and not glinting off them they look real nice. The problem is I only have one set of wheels. Any hot tips on how to go about getting all 4 wheels off at the same time without using jackstands? I'd rather not put my car on 4 jackstands, but if that's the only way then that's the only way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.blackgt. Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Jack stands is the only way. Lightly sand for prep then use playing cards to block off the tire. Ooh.... Search;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gholman12 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Ah, my question seems to have missed the mark. I know how to paint the wheels, I was only wondering about how to avoid putting the car on 4 jackstands, if possible. Thanks though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.blackgt. Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Only way to not pull 4 off is to do it individually or in pairs. Sorry about the painting thing. Some people simply don't know how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 take one off, put spare on, repeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Your from VT. Get your chain saw. Go out to the woods find a tall straight tree. Cut it down, cut four equal lenght pieces out of it. Carry them back to your car. Jack the car up and put one piece under the frame rails under the seats. BTW, my 05 has been on jackstands since mid May. You'll find the chassis is so stiff you really only need 3 hunks of wood, in your case. My 05 has been high enough so the tranny on the tranny jack slide right under it. I currently have two cars on jackstands and still have about 8 jackstands as spares. I also used those stone blocks that you build retaining walls with. I've had cars on them all winter. What is your big hang up about jackstands ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Buy a lift like this? http://www.chairsstairlift.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Car-Lifts-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Fork Lift Shop lift Cement blocks Crane 4 meat heads from the gym Cables/chains - only if the celling can support the weight. 4 floor jacks 4 jack stands (my personal favorite) My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 ^ I could do the four floor jacks, I have 7 that I can use. Alright 2 have a slow leak. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gholman12 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 What is your big hang up about jackstands ? I don't haz jackstands I stop being lazy broke b!tch and go buy some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Yep, that's what most of us do. The black ones from Sears have a nice flatter area on top then the ones from Harbor Fright or most other places. My Wagon is currently up on the 6 ton orange and white ones from Harbor Fright. I was able to get the car up real high with those. Just forward of the rear wheels there is a U shaped bracket that kind of lock into the depression in the top of the jackstands. The front a go back and forth between the frame rails, the front jacking point under the door sill or the front tie downs. I stick a floor jack under the inner mounting point of the LCA the pick up the front of the car. I even have some jackstands from back in early 70's that you slide a pin into the hole to adjust the height. They all still work. Hope that gives you some ideas. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pannonian Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I don't haz jackstands I stop being lazy broke b!tch and go buy some. ..............or Learn about the force. http://jediapprentice.tripod.com/yoda.gif http://www.kgbclothing.co.uk/images/designCanvas/designCanvasYodaForce.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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