Ball Joints?

It would be much easier than trying to turn four balls and four matching sockets on my little lathe. I'll look into it.

Thanks,

Nick
 
You could use regular automotive ball joints if you fixed them to the side of your frame. If it were me I'd be trying to build it for less than a ready made one costs, thus using old bed frames, car parts, etc.
 
Would a trailer hitch and ball work?

Greg
 
Nick Hacking said:
It would be much easier than trying to turn four balls and four matching sockets on my little lathe. I'll look into it.

Thanks,

Nick
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I found some rod end ball joints also , their for hydraulic cylinders etc

ball joint - Google Shopping

www.google.com www.google.com

EDIT
errrm not sure why the link says that but the correct stuff comes up when you click it ;)

direct link to RS , skip the old google "artificial lack of intelligence" :)

KJ6D | SMC M6 x 1 Female Rod End, 6mm Bore, Metric Thread Standard, Female Connection Gender | RS

uk.rs-online.com uk.rs-online.com

Also some super cheep ones from ebay

www.ebay.co.uk

1pcs SQZ Straight Shape Ball Joint Bearing Rod End Bearing M5/M6/M8/M10/M12,DIY | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1pcs SQZ Straight Shape Ball Joint Bearing Rod End Bearing M5/M6/M8/M10/M12,DIY at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
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Stu
 
Again, thank you all.

I hadn't thought of towing balls and sockets, but I think these: http://www.springfixlinkages.com/en...nd-socket-joints/ball-and-socket-joints/r3463 will be fine in the M10 size. They're about £3 each.

Cost-wise, if we say £11 per bottle jack, £3 per ball joint, £2.50 per caster - that's £66 - plus the steel box section, plates and tubing, some nuts and bolts... I think it's going to work out being less expensive than the Sealy scissor jack. I'll get on with ordering parts...

I shall see if I can upload a picture of the beast causing me all these headaches.

Kind wishes,

Nick
 
Here we are.
I hope they don't turn out to be upside down again.
 

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Since your willing to go through all that trouble building such an elaborate transmission jack aka gearbox lift, have you ever thought about building one of those whole vehicle tilting jack setups? This would give you almost complete access to the undercarriage and having such access you should be able to get in there using a cherry picker while on your feet! Just a thought....

I posted 2 examples to help explain incase you are not familiar with these jacks.....
1) picture of 1 design that i like becase you can use the cherry picker for multiple duties.
2) a link to a site on a much different style that i think would work better for larger vehicles.
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www.geeky-gadgets.com

New car jack tilts entire vehicle for easy access

Carrying out maintenance on the underneath of your car while at home is not one of the easiest things to accomplish unless you have specialist equipment
www.geeky-gadgets.com www.geeky-gadgets.com
 
I'd like to have one of those Land Rovers...

That tilting jack...? Not so much... you'd have to drain all fluids out of the car first... unless you want a huge mess... fuel, oil, brake system, antifreeze, etc.

It would be ok for restoration work, but I already have a rotisserie.

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-Bear
 
682bear said:
That tilting jack...? Not so much... you'd have to drain all fluids out of the car first... unless you want a huge mess... fuel, oil, brake system, antifreeze, etc.
-Bear
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That may Not be Necessarily so! For the most part there are ways to cap off the fluid storage tanks for maintenance purposes without spilling or draining them. However unless your vehicle is equipped with on of those drycell or gel type batteries that can be ran in any position it needs to be removed before tilting.
 
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