Garage Wheel Hoist Build
SAFETY WARNING_ Always prioritize safety when working on your vehicle and storing equipment. At Blue Spot Autowerks, we've utilized load ratings from readily available items to lift a set of 4 wheels. However, it's crucial to understand that we cannot guarantee the lifting capability of any of these components. The safety and load rating of your specific installation are solely the responsibility of the installer. We strongly advise using all appropriate safety gear when performing this work and ensuring you work in a well-lit area.
Video of Hoist usage
Description:
We are presenting our application of an electric winching hoist to elevate a set of 4 wheels and tires to a storage height. The overall setup is depicted in Figure 1.
BOM as shown in Figures 2, 3, & 4_
Custom Parts_
3D Printed Nut Handle - FDM 3D printer - CAD Link - Material_ ABS
Custom End-Plate - SendSutSend.com - CAD Link - Material_ UHMW .375”
The 3D printed nut handle serves to facilitate the hand removal of the non-locking nut. It can be manufactured by various third-party printing services, using materials such as ABS, PLA, or PETG. The nut handle is then affixed to the Nut C using a 2-part epoxy adhesive.
The End-Plates are engineered to allow the threaded rod to support the weight of each wheel in the center-bore region. The outer diameter and offset of the hole for the threaded rod can be customized to accommodate specific wheels. The particular end-plate design provided is compatible with 718 and other Porsche wheels.
Application of Winching Hoist_
The electric winching hoist we've selected has the capability to lift 440 lbs when utilized in a double-line application with a snatch block. It is designed to be attached to a 1-½" Rail. For our setup, we opted for the bolt-together rail item H, with a length of 36 inches, to span three ceiling joists. We secured the rail to the joists using three 3/8 x 4” Lag bolts. However, it's important to adjust the setup according to your specific type of joist configuration and material to ensure sufficient holding strength.
To use the hoist effectively, the winch line is threaded through the pulley side of the provided snatch block, and the hook is removed. The lifting straps are then directly pinned to the opposite side of the snatch block.
The figures 5 and 6 show additional detail of the application.
