Tire changer mounting options
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And that's the measurement I was trying to best plan for. Thanks.
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I'm not seeing what you're seeing, I guess. How do you mean? I've got a Mark Parnes balancer on the way right now;
If you already have a stand for that balancer then no need or if you are going to use your rear stand lift as well.
I was thinking all you have to do is have 3 pieces of metal or wood to create the balancer on top of the tire changer. You have the platform and it's at torso level so even better. A simply 2 rod that you slide into the arms of the balancer and you are set. The top of the rods would need a Y or a hole drilled into the 2 rods to allow your balancer device to be held in place.
Do you get it? Use your wheel changer and add the balancer to it.
btw- please pm me where you live...so if I need an emergency tire change
Koval_68
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If one of your vehicles is equipped with the trailer hitch, fabricate your own hitch mount for the changer. All you need is a hitch drawbar from Princess Auto and a metal plate welded on top of it and drilled for the mounting bolts. Works like a charm!
The plan is to simply set the balancer in my jack stands... done deal.
If you already have a stand for that balancer then no need or if you are going to use your rear stand lift as well.
I was thinking all you have to do is have 3 pieces of metal or wood to create the balancer on top of the tire changer. You have the platform and it's at torso level so even better. A simply 2 rod that you slide into the arms of the balancer and you are set. The top of the rods would need a Y or a hole drilled into the 2 rods to allow your balancer device to be held in place.
Do you get it? Use your wheel changer and add the balancer to it.
btw- please pm me where you live...so if I need an emergency tire change
It'll never be as cool as an Oil drum!
That's an option available with the changer too, but I have a (VERY) hidden hitch on my car and I'd rather be in the garage instead of in the driveway, weather dependant.
So I sandwiched 2 4'x4' sheets of 3/4" plywood together, then cut another piece and inch bigger than the foot of the changer. I counter sunk carriage bolts from the bottom up and then counter sunk nuts into the smaller piece on top which leaves me with a flat surface and the carriage bolts remain torqued in place even when I remove the changer (so I don't have to lay the entire contraption it on its side trying to torque the changer onto the platform). As I'm standing on the platform when working on the tire, it all stays in place.
The result? HOLY HELL, FANTASTIC!
It was stupidly slick to remove and install the tires; literally each step was done in seconds. The only issue I ran into was me forgetting to release the rear wheel from the clamps prior to setting the bead (I actually inflated the tire to pressure too so I had to pull the valve core again to get the wheel off the clamps... dummy).
The rear removed from the rim;
The new shoes baking in the sun;
New shoes installed, balanced, and mounted;
The changer folded up and its parts on the shelf with the platform stored against the wall under the work bench;
The result? HOLY HELL, FANTASTIC!
It was stupidly slick to remove and install the tires; literally each step was done in seconds. The only issue I ran into was me forgetting to release the rear wheel from the clamps prior to setting the bead (I actually inflated the tire to pressure too so I had to pull the valve core again to get the wheel off the clamps... dummy).
The rear removed from the rim;
The new shoes baking in the sun;
New shoes installed, balanced, and mounted;
The changer folded up and its parts on the shelf with the platform stored against the wall under the work bench;
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LOL, I did the same thing
Looks good, glad you're happy with it. What brand of changer is it? Looks way way better than my HF. And your bike lift looks pretty sweet too. I've got the PA lift table and there's nothing wrong with it except it looks like China. Sometimes I don't follow my own advice, buy quality. I have the same balancer, it's good.LOL, I did the same thing
It's the Cycle Hill tire changer, made by No-Mar. No-Mar quality with a less expensive design. webBikeWorld.com basically classes the No-Mar branded changers for shops and the Cycle Hill for the home use. The lift table is from Direct Lift. I looked at HF's tire changer and PA's lift table but decided to fall off the wallet in both cases for a bit more, as you put it, quality.
Only in that I can't throw my empties in it while I work!
I learned that one years ago. For colder days with no sun I've been told to light a bare light bulb on the floor inside the tire(s) and put a blanket over top of the tires, basically forming a tent)... I've yet to try that one.
gammaguy21
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Looks like a good solution coyo. Seems like it stores away with a fairly small footprint when not in use.
Thanks for posting the pics.
Thanks for posting the pics.
frekeyguy
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...thats way too much equipment!!
