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scoyote · 07-28-2010, 10:59 PM

I saw an episode of some Saturday morning car show like 2 Guys Garage or something like that and they were placing small rollers under the wheels of cars and moving them around in the garage.

Anyone know what those things are and where to get them?

One garage door, lots of room....those would be PERFECT for moving cars/trucks/boats around in tight spots.

OARNGESI · 07-28-2010, 11:02 PM

I think there called wheel dolleys they sell them on ebay but harbor freight definantly has them

herb101 · 07-28-2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

I think there called wheel dolleys they sell them on ebay but harbor freight definantly has them

Yep - I've used the Harbor fright one like these:

details are here and they're on sale for $80 each. But they may be too narrow for off-road tires.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1250-lb...lly-67287.html

scoyote · 07-28-2010, 11:33 PM

thanks, I'll Google and see if I can find some wide ones.

Harbor Freight stuff never seems to hold up very good for me, maybe I'm to hard on it ;-)

The ones I was talking about were small squares that fit under the tires, no handles or anything and they just push the car around in circles etc....

I really need some of those!

geoff.clark · 07-28-2010, 11:39 PM

Check these out...

http://www.tireskate.com/

scoyote · 07-28-2010, 11:47 PM

Those look like what I was talking about, and they look heavy duty too.
Thanks for the link.

**jaros44sr** · 07-29-2010, 12:49 AM

been using mine for 5 years, they're great, but make sure they have steel wheels

Bentblazer · 07-29-2010, 07:50 AM

I bought these at harbor freight for about 80$ heavy duty with steel wheels worked good for me.

Dusty71blazer · 08-01-2010, 12:49 AM

I have a set of the harbor freight wheel dollies, and they seem to be holding up fine. My garage floor is pretty smooth- if it wasn't I don't think they would work well.

Long Roof · 08-01-2010, 12:14 PM

I bought mine from Summit. I have moved my Burb with them. Mine are alum. with heavy duty casters. They work well but make sure to sweep the floor before moving commences. One little rock and you will know you hit something.

07-28-2010, 10:59 PM	#1
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	Moving trucks around in garage I saw an episode of some Saturday morning car show like 2 Guys Garage or something like that and they were placing small rollers under the wheels of cars and moving them around in the garage. Anyone know what those things are and where to get them? One garage door, lots of room....those would be PERFECT for moving cars/trucks/boats around in tight spots. __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer.

07-28-2010, 11:02 PM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Moving trucks around in garage I think there called wheel dolleys they sell them on ebay but harbor freight definantly has them __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

07-28-2010, 11:33 PM	#4
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	Re: Moving trucks around in garage thanks, I'll Google and see if I can find some wide ones. Harbor Freight stuff never seems to hold up very good for me, maybe I'm to hard on it ;-) The ones I was talking about were small squares that fit under the tires, no handles or anything and they just push the car around in circles etc.... I really need some of those! __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer.

07-28-2010, 11:39 PM	#5
geoff.clark SheetMetalNoob Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 126	Re: Moving trucks around in garage Check these out... http://www.tireskate.com/ __________________ Geoff Clark Classic Truck NoOb 83 Chevy Custom Deluxe I6 250 lwb (aka) Trash Runner

07-28-2010, 11:47 PM	#6
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	Re: Moving trucks around in garage Those look like what I was talking about, and they look heavy duty too. Thanks for the link. __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer.

07-29-2010, 12:49 AM	#7
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,694	Re: Moving trucks around in garage been using mine for 5 years, they're great, but make sure they have steel wheels __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

07-29-2010, 07:50 AM	#8
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Moving trucks around in garage I bought these at harbor freight for about 80$ heavy duty with steel wheels worked good for me. Attached Images __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

08-01-2010, 12:49 AM	#9
Dusty71blazer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sioux City, IA Posts: 158	Re: Moving trucks around in garage I have a set of the harbor freight wheel dollies, and they seem to be holding up fine. My garage floor is pretty smooth- if it wasn't I don't think they would work well. __________________ Dustin '97 Dodge Ram (daily driver) '71 Blazer (supposed to be a toy... insists on being a project) '85 Monte Carlo SS (project)

08-01-2010, 12:14 PM	#10
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Moving trucks around in garage I bought mine from Summit. I have moved my Burb with them. Mine are alum. with heavy duty casters. They work well but make sure to sweep the floor before moving commences. One little rock and you will know you hit something. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck



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