What angle for wheel chocks? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

benhogan · #1 11-28-2011, 10:56 AM

I have some 4"x4" sized wood that I will be cutting into wheel chocks. Does anyone have some input as to what angle it should be? Better yet, how would you go about measuring the proper angle against the tire?

Thanks in advance gents

Air&Road · #2 11-28-2011, 10:58 AM

Typically about 30 degrees.

Hope this helps.

Stretch · #3 11-28-2011, 01:06 PM

If you can cut a curve in there then you'll be replicating the more expensive aircraft type of chock.

layback40 · #4 11-28-2011, 05:51 PM

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If you can cut a curve in there then you'll be replicating the more expensive aircraft type of chock.

X2
Curve is much better. Similar shape to tire is ideal. Will not jam as easy.

Stretch · #5 11-29-2011, 04:19 AM

I forgot about this - I made a chock to hold a wheel in position whilst fitting a rear wheel bearing off of the car.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/277341-w123-rear-wheel-bearing-removal-help-needed-3.html

The concrete post and the ratchet strop helped a lot too! Those bearings are tight.

You can see that my chock "design" was to make it small - cut at 45 degrees and then add on some bits of 2" X 1" to make little steps - kind of following the curve of the wheel a bit.

jplinville · #6 11-29-2011, 05:56 AM

45 degree is the commercial norm...

The Clk Man · #7 11-29-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Army

I forgot about this - I made a chock to hold a wheel in position whilst fitting a rear wheel bearing off of the car.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/277341-w123-rear-wheel-bearing-removal-help-needed-3.html

The concrete post and the ratchet strop helped a lot too! Those bearings are tight.

You can see that my chock "design" was to make it small - cut at 45 degrees and then add on some bits of 2" X 1" to make little steps - kind of following the curve of the wheel a bit.

Red Neck Engineering at it's Best.

Stretch · #8 11-29-2011, 12:50 PM

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Red Neck Engineering at it's Best.

Not bad for an Englishman eh? Did you follow the link to the thread to see some more wood and metal fun?

The Clk Man · #9 11-29-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Army

Not bad for an Englishman eh? Did you follow the link to the thread to see some more wood and metal fun?

I did, man what a masterful use of wood and duct tape, I'm so proud of you. Besides didn't all Red Necks originate from England?

Stretch · #10 11-29-2011, 01:03 PM

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I did, man what a masterful use of wood and duct tape, I'm so proud of you. Besides didn't all Red Necks originate from England?

I couldn't say - could be true - I'm more of the Englishman in his shed type of a chap =>

Sheds – last bastions of civilization – How to spot a fairy in a church - My Telegraph

One of these days when I get my car back together I'll have the space for a kettle and a packet of tea bags...

The Clk Man · #11 11-29-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Army

I couldn't say - could be true - I'm more of the Englishman in his shed type of a chap =>

Sheds – last bastions of civilization – How to spot a fairy in a church - My Telegraph

One of these days when I get my car back together I'll have the space for a kettle and a packet of tea bags...

Do you throw your used tea bags in the skip or the bin?

Stretch · #12 11-29-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Clk Man

Do you throw your used tea bags in the skip or the bin?

The dustbin dear chap - the dustbin!