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MG TD TF 1500 - Wheel cribs

I am going to need to lift my TF to remove/replace the gearbox when the weather cools off a little.

Last time I did it it had it on ramps, but they are only 6” high, needed it up maybe 8” so I looked at things called wheel cribs, big block things that the wheel sit on. They are curved, made by Race Ramps but are almost $150/pair and I would need 2 pairs.

I have seen the same made from 2x4” alternating direction on each layer. I have seen folk make them as small as 12 x 14”, and as large as 18 x 18”. I am thinking I could put a piece of lumber behind and in front of the wheel to ascertain fore/aft dimension and width of tire plus 1.5” plus 2 lumber widths for the other dimension.

Has anybody made any of these to use on their T Series?

Don’t like to be under the car when it is on axle stands, prefer to support it on its wheels unless I have to remove a wheel.

There are lots of YouTube videos out there, just think of the dimensions, my thoughts are 18” fore/aft and about 14” the other way. 6 pieces high gets me about 7.5” or a shade higher.

Those who are worried, 2x4s are very strong.

Thanks,

Peter

PS. Might be better than HF axle stands.
P G Gilvarry

Peter, have you considered the approach of leaving the wheels on the deck and lifting the gearbox up through the cockpit? Bud
Bud Krueger

Bud, it will come out through the inside, but, my fat ass has to get under to disconnect some things, like lower bell housing bolts.

I did this almost 2 years ago, just would like another 2-3 inches from my face, will be trying a lower roller to get under there too.

Being it is RHD, steering an exhaust is over the other side, getting out on the left is easy enough a 71 year old did it alone, and took a few pills and beers later.

Just trying ways to make this easier while the Treasury denies a lift is needed.

Peter
P G Gilvarry

With the price of lumber lately, the Race Ramps @ 150 per pair may not be that expensive! 😳
G D

We bought four $15 4-wheel furniture dollies from HF. Reinforced them with 2X12 tops and comfortably put the TD on them using a floor jack. Raises the car about 6-8 inches and allows easy movement about the garage.

Jud
J K Chapin

Thanks Jud, do you have a picture?

Peter
P G Gilvarry

I'll get one for you. Jud
J K Chapin

Thanks.

Peter
P G Gilvarry

Here you go. Homemade and very crude but they held a TD nicely. You could make them a lot fancier (siderails to guide the tires, et.) but we wanted quick and dirty and these worked.

Jud




J K Chapin

Thank you, I have a few of those dollies, even some lumber to build with chocking fore/aft.

I could even remove the add-ones if SWMBO needs furniture moved at some time.

Again, thank you.

Peter
P G Gilvarry

This thread was discussed between 30/07/2021 and 01/08/2021

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