Old man tire changing aid

[Doug Wi]

Hay wagons are especially hard to change cause to rack is over the tire. In days gone by I would just sit down , put the tire between my knees , scoot in and lift the tire in place with my legs and put the bolts in. Body no longer works like that. So I made up this little tool. Started with a $40 HF floor jack. Took the saddle off and fabricated the tire holder. Made it to sit out front to keep the tire lower. But then the rear of the jack came up rather than the tire raising. Added a flat iron that slipped into the jack frame and welded a couple of bearings to it for wheels. [tine bar bearings out of a ford rake I junked that were different than the common Nh bearings] That stabilized the javck so it lifted the tire. Not ready for commercial production, but seems to work well so thought I would share it. I also have headless studs I screw in to help align the wheel

 

[J.Wondergem]

Never thought of that. I just stick a tire iron under it and lift it.

 

[chvet73]

Very cool Doug. I went a different route and bought one of these on Amazon. So far it has worked great.

DESEQPT Upgraded Portable Effortless Tire Jack Disassembly Tool, Tire Jack Tool with Roller Plate [Extended Version] https://a.co/d/0e3N35WP

 

[Mike(NEOhio)]

I can't squat down any more or even half-stoop and pick up any weight. I've taken to using my two-wheeled dolly.

 

[Doug Wi]

Never thought of that. I just stick a tire iron under it and lift it.

a round nose #2 shovel works good too, but the body doesn't twist and turn like it used to. On hay wagon that works better with 2 people. I didn't realize that there were so many commercial tools available to do what I am trying to do.

 

[stoughtonfarmboy]

I can still fold up like a jack knife, but can't lift and maneuver like I did 50 years ago. 5'9" and 145 lbs so I can fit under a flatbed wagon plus in and around FEL on my tractors. Actually getting something done once I get there may be a different matter!.

Ken

 

[chico1]

Might make one of those to put the wheel weights on!

 

[Ray,IN]

I too use a tire spoon to lift the tire so I can install the lug bolts. My problem is getting erect after getting the lug bolts tight.
Years ago If I fell, I quickly glanced around, hoping no-one saw me. Today I look around for help getting up.

 

[Russ from MN]

Very good, I admire someone who can invent something to make their job easier!