I made one using an 18-wheeler air bag. They're light and handy and bigger is better. I used mine to position shipping containers so I left off the lateral movement hinge restraints. That worked perfectly getting my container atop the steel beam base of my previous containers. I used one of my industrial CO2 cylinders to inflate it away from shop air and as many truck owners already use CO2 to air up tires, seat beads etc jacking is a bonus.
If you have any 10mm corrugated conduit around, it might be a good idea to sheathe the airline hose at the joint between the base of the jack and the arm. The bolts as well as the swivel are likely to chafe the airline and that's a surprise you might want to avoid. I have a bunch as it's cheap and easy to come by on Amazon and others, so I sheathed the entire line through the arm just to protect it from my small cluttered garage and abuse.
I used them to atteched the frame machine clamp to the unibody rockerler and floor punch weld for pulling out smashed rail on cars in the autobody world.
Could you see using to lift a corner of vehicle on your 4-post lift using pinch weld and maybe a pinch weld rubber adapter on the air bag jack? I'm thinking of attempting that.
I think I am going to mod this one for exactly that. The handle is proving to be annoying also. I think id rather just move it around by hand and get rid of the wheels, handle, etc.
Nice demo! Question, now that you've had this over 7 months, have you used it a lot and if so, is it still working well? I'm wondering how these bag type jacks hold up as compared to those 12V scissor jacks and those 12V hydraulic (cheepy) jacks?
To be honest, I don't like the handle at all. I plan on removing it. Then I will like this a lot more. I find I'm on the ground doing the final positioning anyway,, and the handle is just in the way. I've never tried out a 12v scissor jack, but I think this would be more stable since it has a big foot print.
@@DeathTollRacingmy pancake compressor just pumped two at the same time to lift the whole side of the car on only one cycle of the air compressor. Plenty of air.
Can you please provide links for the parts you used to make the air chuck and coupler adapter? I plan to use my air pump like yours instead of buying an air compressor.
Thanks! It’s a 1965 Pontiac Safari Wagon. I did a full build series on this channel on it but it failed to ever take off. Here’s a Timelapse build video of it. Build Time-lapse; 4x4 Pontiac Station Wagon, 4 Linked, Coil Over Overlander LS Swap, 30 Minute Build th-cam.com/video/Y8wBfQy1Qtk/w-d-xo.html
I want the version with the wheels, but don't want the extended arm. Can I just mount the valve plate onto the base like the standard version without wheels?
@@DeathTollRacing The version from Vevor without the extended arm and wheels are actually more expensive (weird), which is why I'm looking into the one you have. I figure if I can mount the valves on the plate without the arm, then it would be a better option for me. I've been using a Zendex jack for more than 20 years now without issue, but it was super expensive when I first got it. Would love to compare these newer budget jacks
They used these sorts of jacks in endurance racing during the 1970's and 1980's. Faster than a manual jack, and better for the extreamly tight pitlanes of europe... Cool shit
I made one using an 18-wheeler air bag. They're light and handy and bigger is better. I used mine to position shipping containers so I left off the lateral movement hinge restraints. That worked perfectly getting my container atop the steel beam base of my previous containers. I used one of my industrial CO2 cylinders to inflate it away from shop air and as many truck owners already use CO2 to air up tires, seat beads etc jacking is a bonus.
right on!
If you have any 10mm corrugated conduit around, it might be a good idea to sheathe the airline hose at the joint between the base of the jack and the arm. The bolts as well as the swivel are likely to chafe the airline and that's a surprise you might want to avoid. I have a bunch as it's cheap and easy to come by on Amazon and others, so I sheathed the entire line through the arm just to protect it from my small cluttered garage and abuse.
That’s a great idea!
I used them to atteched the frame machine clamp to the unibody rockerler and floor punch weld for pulling out smashed rail on cars in the autobody world.
Right on!
Could you see using to lift a corner of vehicle on your 4-post lift using pinch weld and maybe a pinch weld rubber adapter on the air bag jack? I'm thinking of attempting that.
I think I am going to mod this one for exactly that. The handle is proving to be annoying also. I think id rather just move it around by hand and get rid of the wheels, handle, etc.
Might be great when off-roading in high mountain trails.
Agree
Nice demo!
Question, now that you've had this over 7 months, have you used it a lot and if so, is it still working well?
I'm wondering how these bag type jacks hold up as compared to those 12V scissor jacks and those 12V hydraulic (cheepy) jacks?
To be honest, I don't like the handle at all. I plan on removing it. Then I will like this a lot more. I find I'm on the ground doing the final positioning anyway,, and the handle is just in the way. I've never tried out a 12v scissor jack, but I think this would be more stable since it has a big foot print.
How many gallon compressor do you need? I'm thinking a 3 gal won't cut it? Will a 6?
any size will work, it just may be slow to full height. I think a 3 would do a full lift though.
@@DeathTollRacingmy pancake compressor just pumped two at the same time to lift the whole side of the car on only one cycle of the air compressor. Plenty of air.
As im typing the joke about battery tools you bring it to light 🤣
😂🤣😂🤣
Great idea so quick and easy
It is. Especially for winter tire changeovers
Can the rubber plate on top be removed to put in like a harbor freight cross beam?
You could modify it to I’m sure, but it won’t be a “bolt on” install I don’t think
Can you please provide links for the parts you used to make the air chuck and coupler adapter?
I plan to use my air pump like yours instead of buying an air compressor.
I will. I need to do this yet.
Nice garage
What's up on the lift looks like a 4x4 car/ truck?
Thanks! It’s a 1965 Pontiac Safari Wagon. I did a full build series on this channel on it but it failed to ever take off. Here’s a Timelapse build video of it.
Build Time-lapse; 4x4 Pontiac Station Wagon, 4 Linked, Coil Over Overlander LS Swap, 30 Minute Build
th-cam.com/video/Y8wBfQy1Qtk/w-d-xo.html
@@DeathTollRacing I just got done watching the video time lapse
Killer build super cool
You did a great job
Thanks!!@@johnmoser2689
I want the version with the wheels, but don't want the extended arm.
Can I just mount the valve plate onto the base like the standard version without wheels?
So funny you say that because it’s on my to do list to get rid of the arm and wheels. I also don’t want them after using it a while.
@@DeathTollRacing
The version from Vevor without the extended arm and wheels are actually more expensive (weird), which is why I'm looking into the one you have.
I figure if I can mount the valves on the plate without the arm, then it would be a better option for me.
I've been using a Zendex jack for more than 20 years now without issue, but it was super expensive when I first got it.
Would love to compare these newer budget jacks
@@DeathTollRacing You can remove the air supply hose and remove the handle as far as the air line up to the controls will let you.
They used these sorts of jacks in endurance racing during the 1970's and 1980's. Faster than a manual jack, and better for the extreamly tight pitlanes of europe... Cool shit
it is fast for sure!
Is that a Willys?
It’s a wet Willy’s.
If you took a air tank it would be awesome for off road.
and some rigs have onboard air too. So it may be a good option. Especially if you take the arm off so it stows easier.
Show that yellow car on the lift , lol
th-cam.com/video/Y8wBfQy1Qtk/w-d-xo.html
Here it is!