A mounting plate for mounting a lifting unit in a lifting column which lifting column includes at least two guide tube segments that are insertable substantially concentrically one-into-another and that are movable with respect to one another along their direction of extension in order to change the length of the lifting column. The mounting plate includes a motor-accommodating structure for a drive motor of the lifting unit and an accommodating structure, different from the motor-accommodating structure, for a support component of the lifting unit that is connectable in a rotationally fixed manner to mounting plate. The support component is disposed on a side of the lifting unit remote from or facing away from the drive motor. Also, a lifting column including the mounting plate.

A vehicle lift adapter system in one embodiment includes a central support bar including a mounting portion configured to be removably mounted on a jack arm of a floor jack, a first outer support arm supported by the central support bar, a first wheel capture base with a first middle portion located between a first and a second base end portion, the first wheel capture base operably connected to the first outer support arm, a first wheel capture arm configured to be supported by the first end portion, and a second wheel capture arm configured to be supported by the second end portion, wherein the first end portion and the second end portion are arranged such that a weight applied to the first wheel capture arm and the second wheel capture arm is substantially centered on the longitudinal axis.

A telescoping stabilization strut system generally comprising a fixturing pin system with accidental or inadvertent operation protection for providing stability and support between a bearing surface such as a ground surface and a load such as a vehicle, an aircraft, a machine, or a structure.

An automotive jacking assembly includes a jack that has a crank thereon for lifting and lowering the jack. A receiver is coupled to the crank to insertably receive a ratcheting wrench. A swivel is removably coupled to the receiver such that the swivel is positionable at a selected angle with respect to the crank. A plurality of extensions is provided and each of the extensions is selectively and removably coupled to the swivel. In this way the ratcheting wrench may be spaced from the swivel thereby facilitating a user to be remotely positioned with respect to the jack.

An automotive jacking assembly includes a jack that has a crank thereon for lifting and lowering the jack. A receiver is coupled to the crank to insertably receive a ratcheting wrench. A swivel is removably coupled to the receiver such that the swivel is positionable at a selected angle with respect to the crank. A plurality of extensions is provided and each of the extensions is selectively and removably coupled to the swivel. In this way the ratcheting wrench may be spaced from the swivel thereby facilitating a user to be remotely positioned with respect to the jack.

Tire carriers for vehicles and related methods are disclosed. An example tire carrier includes a hinge to be pivotally coupled to a vehicle. A support arm has a first end to be pivotally coupled to the hinge and a second end to receive a tire. A jack including a beam and running gear. The beam to be pivotally coupled to the hinge and the running gear to be coupled to the second end of the support arm.

A jack for raising of an exposed hub or axle of an off-road vehicle is provided. The jack has an elongated base member including an upper end and a foot portion with the upper end including a pivot attachment area. An articulating over center arm assembly is pivotably attached at the pivot attachment area of the elongated base member. The assembly includes an offset over-center arm portion with a leverage handle on a first end and a pivoting adjustable strap portion on a second end. When the strap is attached to the axle or suspension member of a hub or axle the handle may be lowered and the base pivots wherein the strap end is moved upward and temporarily secured in the up position at full actuation of the handle for raising of the wheel for removal of the wheel.

A jack for raising of an exposed hub or axle of an off-road vehicle is provided. The jack has an elongated base member including an upper end and a foot portion with the upper end including a pivot attachment area. An articulating over center arm assembly is pivotably attached at the pivot attachment area of the elongated base member. The assembly includes an offset over-center arm portion with a leverage handle on a first end and a pivoting adjustable strap portion on a second end. When the strap is attached to the axle or suspension member of a hub or axle the handle may be lowered and the base pivots wherein the strap end is moved upward and temporarily secured in the up position at full actuation of the handle for raising of the wheel for removal of the wheel.

A sub-surface pole and pole foundation remover having a portable frame, a cylinder mounted on the frame and configured to receive pressurized fluid, a lifting piston slidably mounted in the cylinder, a grapnel connected to the lifting piston and having a plurality of lower arms that extend from a bottom circular support and that are configured to grip a sub-surface pole located below ground, and a control lever configured to direct the pressurized fluid to the cylinder that is actuated to cause the lifting piston to extend and push the grapnel upward relative to the portable frame to remove the pole from the ground. The grapnel may have a top circular support and a middle circular support connected to the top circular support by a plurality of flexible cables. A cinching cable may be used to grip the pole, the grapnel may have gripping teeth and fluid may be hydraulic.

The present invention relates to a jack stand. The jack stand includes a base. A post, including composite material, extends from the base. The jack stand also includes a top for topping the post and for engaging with a load. Advantageously, the post may be lightweight (typically less than 12 kg) enabling the jack stand to be conveniently moved by a single person without exposing the person to significant risk of injury. The jack stand may be moved as a whole, or in parts.