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Car/wheel dollies for moving cars around the garage

Triplegreen500

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So, I have one set already that I got at Carlisle years ago. Looking to get another set (mainly because where I have to put one of the cars for the winter, I can't get one side out...and I'll need to move another car after that one). HF has them as low as $99/ea...I'd swear I paid much less than that at Carlisle (and I got the storage stand with them) - did I miss a huge price increase? Or am I remembering wrong? Anyone have a source that's less expensive than the $99/each? I can pony up if needed, but I hate to if they're out there for much less than that.

Talking about these:
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no jack required, self-loading - the rollers squeeze together as you pump the pedal, and lift the wheel that way.
 
I don't bother with the ones with the Jack's on them, I have multiple floorjacks, i don't need em. I use the one-up-from-cheapest harbor fright ones. The cars are still a little difficult to move (the casters don't pivot and roll very easily) but that is what comealongs and winches are for.
I've currently got a set in use under a 6500lb dually, and a 2500 lb opel.
 
I don't bother with the ones with the Jack's on them, I have multiple floorjacks, i don't need em. I use the one-up-from-cheapest harbor fright ones. The cars are still a little difficult to move (the casters don't pivot and roll very easily) but that is what comealongs and winches are for.
I agree 33. I've currently got a set in use under a 6500lb dually, and a 2500 lb opel.
I have a couple of sets of the HF static dollies. They work fine. You just need to take a little time to shove the car around to get the casters oriented. What the hell is the rush? You're moving a classic car around for christ's sake. Take your time.
Plus the HF dollies work great for wheeling transmissions, diffs, blocks, etc. around when a car isn't on them.
I could never see the logic in the jack types. Useless unless you have a stable of show ponies that all you need to move around once in a while. But even then, they're over priced for the purpose IMHO.
 
Four cars in a two car garage. One has to be pushed to the side against the wall to get the 4th in.
 
Four cars in a two car garage. One has to be pushed to the side against the wall to get the 4th in.
Thanks, I think I understand now. Rent storage?
You're in Arkansas, how harsh can the weather be? Choose a scab or two that get to live outside perhaps?
 
Four cars in a two car garage. One has to be pushed to the side against the wall to get the 4th in.
Pffft !! You think you're slick, eh ? I can fit a case of beer on a fridge rack where 2 gallons of milk once sat.............
 
Pffft !! You think you're slick, eh ? I can fit a case of beer on a fridge rack where 2 gallons of milk once sat.............

And, here I thought I was slick getting 3 cars in a 2 car garage. Guess with 2 hoists I could get 4 but no where to move....

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I like the HF ones I bought a few years ago.
Allowed me to put 2 cars in a 1 car shop space.
There is a limitation on tire width. Too much more than 8 inches (IIRC) and the overhang is not on the jack part.
IIRC mine were on sale for $68 which made all four cost about what 2 would have cost at MSRP.
 
...and just like that this is now a beer thread!

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You can see the Cobra over against the wall past the Lightning - which has now been replaced by a 66 Hemi Satellite. Not thinking about parking any of these outside for the thieves.
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