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HF Tire Changer

Wess

Wess

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Getting ready to get one any tips on how to stabalize it? As always thanx up front for your wisdom! Respectfully Yours! Wess Heavner COG #8010 CDA #0239
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I want one too, I've considered getting a small pallet from work to mount it on because I don't want to drill holes in my garage floor. '06 C10 Brett Hatfield AMA# 1019197 COG# 8229 (CDA# 0267) <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brett0769/2739088475/" title="Connie 8-08 by Brett0769, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/2739088475_f0196924f5_t.jpg" width="100" height="75" alt="Connie 8-08" /></a>
 
You'd probably be just fine mounting it to a 3/4 inch piece of plywood. A pallet is a good idea, but I'm thinking you might have trouble using the bead breaker with the whole thing sitting that far off the floor. Nothing that can't be resolved with a little customization! Mike B / Gig Harbor, WA
 
I don't own one, nor have I ever used one so take this for what's it's worth :) I'd put some concrete anchors in the floor that would allow me to bolt it down when needed. When not in use then put some bolts in the holes to prevent dirt and "stuff" from getting in. Roger ('07 Wee Strom) COG 5903 Virginia Beach, VA
 
I've got anchors in my garage floor and store the changer in my basement. I drag it upstairs and bolt it in whenever I need to use it. Dirt in the anchors isn't a big issue for me. And, if they do get some dirt in them, a quick blast from the compressor or a swipe with the shop vac cleans them right out. I initially tried lag bolting it to 2x3s extending out from under the legs with me standing on 2 of them and the other 2 wedged against the block wall of the garage, but the bolts pulled out of the lumber and it still wasn't stable enough. With the anchors, that puppy ain't goin' nowhere. Bill Hookman Columbus, OH COG #6893, Ohio AAD CDA #0278 The twistier and hillier the road, the bigger the smile.
 
You'd be hard pressed to find a more stable mounting other than mounting it directly o your concrete floor. Some have welded up hitch mounts but you then loose the bead breaking capability. With the HF changer I had I used 4 ea 3/*' x 3" threaded sleeve anchors that were flush to the surface. I bolted it down and un bolted it as needed. No issues and it did not move even when "reefing" on it with the big bar. AKA "2linby" That's 2-lin-by folks! Northwest Area Director COG #5539 AMA #927779 IBA #15034 Team Oregon MC Instructor http://community.webshots.com/user/2linby http://tinyurl.com/njas8 (IBA BunBurner Gold Trip) http://tinyurl.com/lwelx (Alaska trip)
 
I'm like most, mine is mounted with concrete anchors in the concrete floor. I can take the bolts out and store it away. If you really think dirt getting into the anchors will be a problem, put a short bolt in. Hint, when you put the anchors in you can set it up to where a short bolt will be flush with the surface. I think I used 3/8" NC bolts and anchors. Yes, you have to drill a pretty good size hole to get the anchors in. Be sure to blow all of the concrete dust out of the hole and it doesn't hurt to add some construction adhesive to the sides of the hole to aid in keeping the anchor in place. Now if you seat the anchors below the surface and one day don't want to change tires any more, just put some brick mortar in the hole and smooth it over. All will be back as before. hth tcars John COG, ROK, & AMA
 
you can mount the anchors flush with the floor and use "alen" head SET screws to plug the holes when not in use. 1990 Aint she a pretty Tomato wedshots albums http://community.webshots.com/user/sawfiler64/albums/most-recent
 
I have used both the pallet mounting and bolted into floor. The pallet works and is movable but it certainly takes up a lot of floor space. If you plan to remove the changer from the pallet between uses I say forget it. It is no more trouble to bolt it to the floor than to the pallet. I cover the holes in the floor with a square yard of linoleum. If the holes get dirt in them the air compressor takes care of it in half a second. Also I sell plastic adapters that protect the rim from damage caused by the tire changer clamping on the perimeter of the wheel. They are $23 postage paid in the continental US. If you want to see a picture you can email me. Ken
 
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