i wanna build s set of caster dollies for the camaro so i can move it around the garage... i figure i can build some rectangles out of 2x4 and just bolt on some casters but i dont know if im doing the math right as to what size casters to use


i figure 4 casters per wheel = 16 casters
250lb casters
so...
250x16=4000lbs

so if im right i should have no problem holding the car on those right???
(i failed every year of math in high school im more of a shop class kid lol)

 

that will work if the weight is equal on all tires. i think theres more on the front. i would go with a overkill factor of 2.

 

if you plan on driving like you own a camaro... lol better boost it to 6000 lol

 

well as of now (and just about as long as ill have the car on these) theres no motor or trans in the car so i figured that cut quite a bit of weight

6000lbs = 375lb casters... the biggest i can find (not online) is the 250s

 

With a curb weight of almost 3300 lbs. (with engine and trans) and figuring a 60 front/40 rear split to be safe, you'll have around 1980 lbs. on the front. Divided by 8 casters puts 247.5 lbs. on each. You're teetering on the line of failure, go with heavier duty casters. You may want to use them again, on a fully dressed car.

 

what if i do 6 casters per wheel that makes 6000lbs (im getting these at homedepot for 3.50 a piece online 375lb casters are 18-25 a piece)

 

at some point you will have much weight on only one wheel. You don't design stringers of a floor to hold a minimum load. A pair of wheel dollies at HF are $60

 

This will do, but you might want to use a high power jack, putting 2 wheels up at once. That way you have it secured. Just an idea.

 

no hf here just lowes and homedepot

 

24 casters @ 3.50 = $84, plus tax. Then the lumber, fasteners, and time to assemble them. Or.....car dollies | eBay