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[the bodj]

Pipe stands for the win. You can level the vehicle easily& have more space to move shit around under the truck.

Acme screw makes adjustments a breeze
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Except don't get the folding ones. I have 4 of these. Pricey, but rock solid, like anyone seeing Rouse in jorts

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...e=1040&source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&fp=ggl

 

[charlie brown]

Except don't get the folding ones. I have 4 of these. Pricey, but rock solid, like anyone seeing Rouse in jorts

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...e=1040&source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&fp=ggl

whats wrong with the folding ones. thats all i have at home for my truck. many years of good service.
all my contractors at work as well as district use the folding ones also. not may use the pipe un-folding ones unless in a shop.

 

[FENDERFAB]

I have the folding ones. But i always put additional jack stands or engine hoist on the truck if im going to go underneath it.

I dont remember the exact circumstances so maybe someone else can chime in, but a fellow fabricator died a year or two ago working underneath his truck using the folding pipe stands, one of the stands broke and the truck collapsed on him.

 

[85Yota]

Garage space. Man I started out in the side yard and driveway of my parents house. Got a nice 2400 sq ft shop now, nothing compared to my old 4000 sq ft AC shop I built in Phoenix.

 

[the bodj]

I have the folding ones. But i always put additional jack stands or engine hoist on the truck if im going to go underneath it.

I dont remember the exact circumstances so maybe someone else can chime in, but a fellow fabricator died a year or two ago working underneath his truck using the folding pipe stands, one of the stands broke and the truck collapsed on him.

This. I feel like if you're going to be working on it, might as well get something secure rather than having to add backups (engine hoist or jack stands). Plus working and maneuvering creepers around multiple jack stands sucks.

 

[FENDERFAB]

This. I feel like if you're going to be working on it, might as well get something secure rather than having to add backups (engine hoist or jack stands). Plus working and maneuvering creepers around multiple jack stands sucks.

i agree 100%. Also i would suggest buying a quality name brand one. The folding ones i use are Sumner. They have fixed leg ones as well.

https://www.grainger.com/product/19...z306NvHydws_S6KR5AWYAySAY-4EHTBcaAn0bEALw_wcB

 

[charlie brown]

i only have the summers ones. i do place a set of jack stands on the frame under the front door hinges and under the very rear skid plate. i am always watching the legs and they seem to "tilt" a bit when adjusting" the truck. i just use a hammer to get all the legs back to normal.

never seen a summers fail. must of been very trusting and not watching out.

 

[WW_RANGER_X]

In the pics i posted of my garage, i don't think you can see it but i just acquired a parts washer. I got it for free, it just needed a new power switch. So i got a switch (haven't installed it yet) but im curious on what solvent to use. Some people are saying just use diesel? thoughts?

 

[Doubleggregg]

In the pics i posted of my garage, i don't think you can see it but i just acquired a parts washer. I got it for free, it just needed a new power switch. So i got a switch (haven't installed it yet) but im curious on what solvent to use. Some people are saying just use diesel? thoughts?

what are you trying to clean? I wouldnt use diesel. We use Simple Green Crystal Clear in my shop 5:1 5 parts water one part degreaser. although our parts washers heat up so maybe that helps and were not using it on caked on dirty vehicle parts. But i still do not think id have a vat of diesel in my garage for parts cleaning. the smell alone would be enough to piss me off every time i went in the garage.

 

[the bodj]

Got this side cleaned up over the weekend. My wife saw her scooter inside and goes, "You're using the garage as a... garage?"



Also, figured I'd show my material storage. Some amazon racks. I ground back and went over the welds. Lag screws into the studs.

 

[WW_RANGER_X]

what are you trying to clean? I wouldnt use diesel. We use Simple Green Crystal Clear in my shop 5:1 5 parts water one part degreaser. although our parts washers heat up so maybe that helps and were not using it on caked on dirty vehicle parts. But i still do not think id have a vat of diesel in my garage for parts cleaning. the smell alone would be enough to piss me off every time i went in the garage.

Mainly shocks/shock parts, which is my side gig. I do 16-24 shocks a month. I have a big wash sink that i typically have been using but have recently had drain issues so i should probably stop using it lol.

 

[Motiracer38]

Any of the natural water based solvents will require a heater for effective use. Simple green and similar purple power may be too caustic and etch aluminum parts. Diesel and kerosene both smell terrible and will permeate into your clothes just working alongside it. I use tractor supply PSC-1000 and it works well if you have a pump running over the parts but still has an odor to it, especially as it ages.

 

[bullnerd]

I always used Real mineral spirits in parts washer, Not water based stuff.

Lasts a long time and still cleans gooder.

 

[FlyByRacing]

When I do stuff at my house and not my buddy's shop it's a tad more cramped. The HF welding table on wheels was a nice space saver. Selling my house and buying one with a shop is on next year's list. If the driveway wasn't so step it wouldn't be as bad

 

[Doubleggregg]

Any of the natural water based solvents will require a heater for effective use. Simple green and similar purple power may be too caustic and etch aluminum parts. Diesel and kerosene both smell terrible and will permeate into your clothes just working alongside it. I use tractor supply PSC-1000 and it works well if you have a pump running over the parts but still has an odor to it, especially as it ages.

Simple green crystal clear is an aerospace approved degreaser… dilute it 10:1 or maybe it’s 5:1 and we do not have issues with it damaging aluminum parts.

Granted are stuff is fresh off cnc machines so we’re just mainly trying to clean machine coolant off the parts.

 

[Motiracer38]

If you're rinsing it well quickly than it works well as a degreaser but when I think of using a parts washer you throw parts in and come back the next day or worse. Simple green will actually strip anodizing and remove material if soaked long enough. One of my shock ends has bleached spots from spraying simple green on the trailing arm beneath it and not washing it off.

 

[triple_fcked]

Something to note too, here in wonderful California, regular old mineral spirits are banned due to the VOC content. I use PSC1000 in my washer, and have a fuel filter system rigged up to help it last. It dissolves gloves I found though, which is no fun. The simple green aerospace works bitchin too, I use that in an ultrasonic for cleaning aluminum T-case housings, but it can get pricey.

 

[WW_RANGER_X]

I have been using concentrated Simple Green on shock parts for over 10 years and ive never had an issue with anodizing from any of the major shock manufacturers. I've left parts soaking for a few days to break off that nasty shock build up and have never had an issue. I do also use Goo Gone. My problem is it backs up my sink lol, so i was hoping this parts washer would cure that. I love Simple Green, but in my opinion it's not strong enough. Fox shock oil in particular becomes almost concrete when it exits the shock and attaches itself to the body.

 

[DesertGoat]

In the pics i posted of my garage, i don't think you can see it but i just acquired a parts washer. I got it for free, it just needed a new power switch. So i got a switch (haven't installed it yet) but im curious on what solvent to use. Some people are saying just use diesel? thoughts?

I use this stuff:
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/crown-psc-1000-parts-cleaner-5-gal-3893915

 

[84Prerunner]

I have been using concentrated Simple Green on shock parts for over 10 years and ive never had an issue with anodizing from any of the major shock manufacturers. I've left parts soaking for a few days to break off that nasty shock build up and have never had an issue. I do also use Goo Gone. My problem is it backs up my sink lol, so i was hoping this parts washer would cure that. I love Simple Green, but in my opinion it's not strong enough. Fox shock oil in particular becomes almost concrete when it exits the shock and attaches itself to the body.

fox red oil is particularly terrible. surprisingly a short soak in wd40 seems to break it down