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Old 08-17-2011, 10:43 AM
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Adjustable axle stands

I'm going to need some adjustable axle stands so I can get the car as level as possible before I drill out the spot welds. I plan on getting something like this:-



It uses a screw thread to allow for height adjustment

http://www.caravanaxlestands.co.uk/products_1.html

Anyone out there with a better idea?

There is no way I'm taking the spot welds out with the car on wheels.

The motor is already out as is the transmission and from the pictures above you can see that the interior is out too. Doors are off, front and back windshields are also out. I'd like to cross brace those holes.

Anyone with any ideas? I was thinking turn buckles attached to mole grips...

I'll probably cross brace the sunroof hole too as the sunroof is also (you guessed it!) out.

I'm going to have to work out a way of holding up the central door pillar - I plan to attach something to the hinges - so that that doesn't sag and pull the roof out of shape. But I will also need some pretty good access to the sill area...


...any ideas?
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