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beach_creature Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 4:56 pm Post subject: CLK Wheels and Hi Lift Jack? |
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Looking for advice.
I have a Hi Lift - Lift Mate, used to jack up vehicles by their wheels. It doesn't seem to be compatible as is with the CLK wheels.
But using a climbing sling, I can run it through one or two spokes. The sling is rated to 22 kN or about 10 000 lbs. I would use two slings thus making it 20,000 lbs.
Would the CLK wheels withstand lifting the vehicle like this? I wouldn't want to damage the wheels, or have them break while lifting.
Placing behind two spokes is less force on the wheel, but then increases the angle of the sling and then the sling is not as strong.
Using one spoke, has a good angle for sling strength, but more force on one spoke.
What do people think about this?
Is this safe?
_________________ 84 Westy
1.9TD AAZ
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beach_creature Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: CLK Wheels and Hi Lift Jack? |
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Lift Mate in action.
_________________ 84 Westy
1.9TD AAZ
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SCM Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2011 Posts: 3114 Location: Bozeman MT
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 5:21 pm Post subject: Re: CLK Wheels and Hi Lift Jack? |
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Are the wheel’s spikes rounded enough to not worry about cutting the webbing?
How would change a flat tire using the jack that way? _________________ '91 Westfalia GL Automatic (GTA "Turbo" Rebuild w/Peloquin) and 2.3L GoWesty Engine |
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beach_creature Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: CLK Wheels and Hi Lift Jack? |
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The spokes are pretty smooth and should not cut the sling.
This would only be for lifting a wheel to fill underneath it in recovery situations. I have the GW hi lift adapter for the stock jack location for a tire change. _________________ 84 Westy
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tencentlife Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2006 Posts: 10075 Location: Abiquiu, NM, USA
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 3:18 pm Post subject: Re: CLK Wheels and Hi Lift Jack? |
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With the dynamic loading webbing can take, you're fine, you're just static lifting. _________________ Shop for unique Vanagon accessories at the Vanistan shop:
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12114 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 3:50 pm Post subject: Re: CLK Wheels and Hi Lift Jack? |
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The Fuchs rims are forged, so I assume they're stronger than regular cast aluminum rims. _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
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beach_creature Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: CLK Wheels and Hi Lift Jack? |
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And any thoughts on lifting from One spoke versus Two spokes? _________________ 84 Westy
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SyncroHead Samba Member
Joined: May 23, 2005 Posts: 1141 Location: Northern Nevada
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:03 pm Post subject: Re: CLK Wheels and Hi Lift Jack? |
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I'm concerned that there may not be enough clearance behind the spokes and in front of the brakes to get the strap through there.
I'd say if you can actually get it through with the wheels on the van, go for it.
Jim _________________ "A Vanagon? It's not a car or a van. It's a hobby!"
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AZ Landshaper Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2009 Posts: 1698 Location: The Old Pueblo
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:22 pm Post subject: Re: CLK Wheels and Hi Lift Jack? |
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What do people think about this?
Think it has limited uses and would see action "maybe" twice in my life time.
I grew up on the beach and never needed anything like that w the exception of the one time my Rabbit got stuck. by the time we got it out the water was up to the windows. Ok so I needed one of these once in 15 years. _________________ Support Small Business.
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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7462 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:30 pm Post subject: Re: CLK Wheels and Hi Lift Jack? |
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AZ Landshaper wrote: |
...by the time we got it out the water was up to the windows. Ok so I needed one of these once in 15 years. |
That deserves an accompanying photo! _________________ - Jim
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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markswagen Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2018 Posts: 1022 Location: san diego
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Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2019 7:09 am Post subject: Re: CLK Wheels and Hi Lift Jack? |
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Why not use something like this, they work very well, and weigh a LOT less than the high lift Jack's, easy to use, especially in sand or soft ground.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Arrival-4Ton-Exhaust-...ect=mobile _________________ markswagen {mobile mechanic} san diego area all early VW's cared for.
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raoul mitgong Samba Member
Joined: July 05, 2009 Posts: 1338 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:20 am Post subject: Re: CLK Wheels and Hi Lift Jack? |
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Just be sure to retire that sling from your climbing rack.
-d _________________ 84 Westy with a 2.1 (Groover)
86 Tintop Syncro (Crow)
86 Tintop Syncro to Westy project (Tom Servo)
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beach_creature Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2014 Posts: 532
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Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2019 10:35 am Post subject: Re: CLK Wheels and Hi Lift Jack? |
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Ya I was going to get new slings for the wheels. That sling in the photo I only use to sort my draws.
As far as the exhaust jack goes...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T5I4gae00Ho _________________ 84 Westy
1.9TD AAZ
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