Link to Tool: $129.99: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/merrick-machine-co-m998002-12-x-16-auto-dolly-6000lb-capacity#oid=1002_1
Merrick Machine Tool: http://theautodolly.com
When Merrick first reached out to me about possibly doing a review on their Auto Dolly’s, I thought, what the heck? Since then, I’ve found MANY uses for the Auto Dolly. It’s especially useful if you work on your own like I do. It’s the best way I’ve found to move a vehicle that doesn’t run in the shop.
I probably should have mentioned in the video this model has a 6000lb capacity. Sorry I missed that.
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Hola , que dimensiones tiene la plancha
Eric looks like you finally installed a lift, very happy for you
check out http://www.TriWich.com
What was the lbs rating for each dollie? I have a 69 Plymouth GTX that will need to be moved once it's in my garage. Do you think I will be able to move it by myself?
I bought a 1949 car and none of the wheels turned, love the budget priced Merrick dollys.
How do u think they would do on a rougher surface. I ask because i am looking at merrick engine dolly for a buddy with machine shop.
Can I use these to move a fat dog around?
Also perfect for if you've ever lost a screw or nut on the shop floor…
Lol I thought this was about camera dollys 😅
Keep those in your boot if you plan to park in milano.
lol put them under a car and push it down a hill
Looooooooooove that Jazzz Tune
Even with infinite man power, these are the only way to move a car with broken tie rods or control arms.
+EricTheCarGuy Does is going to be a video for civic
+EricTheCarGuy do you have any experience with GoJaks? I used a pair at the body shop I was at to move a couple FWD cars but never had a full set… They are a lot easier to get under the car and seem to roll easier too… They are a good bit more expensive but for something you do all the time they would be worth it IMO.
Thats really cool. I wouldn't have thought those casters would be able to take the weight, but it looks like they can.
built in grand island Nebraska
Good that your shop is streight ;D
Thanks, SuperEric!
At present I'm restoring a 1969 MGC at home in a two-car garage. Since the engine and transmission are out of the car, I use a similar product called "Car Skates" so I can move the shell of the car around the garage to work on it. I can move the car into the center of the garage for easy access, and push it out of the way so I can put the other car away at night, or I can wheel it out into the driveway to wash it off. These dollies are the greatest thing since they put the chunks in peanut butter.
why is it important to turn the car 180° for the lift?
Benny Hill!
"Up underneath" my parts washer. Lol wut? Also could be fun to put them under just the rear wheels and pull mad skids!
Looks like a solid product, but would be interested to know how well the casters hols up. The Civic is fairly light. How do they handle say, a 3500 lb car?
car skateboards nice 🙂
I've been thinking of getting a set. there is a person that sometimes parks in front of my driveway. I would like to push there car into the middle of the road. hehe
You got the same orange jack as Scotty kilmer. nice ! keep up eric love your video
On behalf of myself and all the youtubers that watch your channel I thank you for all the work you do and for the entertaining videos.
Now you have to keep your floor clean! But pretty cool product.
I had similar ones to these, buddy use it jacked up one side put the dollys underneath then jacked the other side and the dolly on the other side started to move. If only I recorded that and his reaction.
These worked great for me while doing a frame off restoration.
+EricTheCarGuy I was installing the exhaust camshaft on my engine the other day when it snapped. I believe I was installing it correctly based on what the manufacturer specifies. I am worried that when the new camshaft arrives I will go and snap it again. Do you have any tips besides tightening the caps slowly and evenly? Any advice would be appreciated.
I love playing with my tool…
Are they made in A"Merrick"a?
one of my favorite channels. happy birthday. cool idea the dollies
what year grand cherokee with a blown engine i have a 98 which my parents passed down its a nightmare my 07 s2k had no problems, and my 15 subaru only brake problems
check out gojak. obscenely priced but amazing vehicles dollys for when someone has a car so low that you can't get a floor jack under.
We need more made in USA, but it can be assembled in different countries lol.
Nice….
Great video! Better technique to get the vehicle moving is to put your knee against a tire and apply leverage. Once it is moving you can use the sheet metal more. Also, the Heavy Duty Auto Dolly models use larger diameter casters that are also have less rolling resistance. Merrick also makes accessories that bolt-on making the Auto Dolly useful for other things (like bolting directly onto hubs).
Better have a NICE, clean and smooth work surface.
You can build these out of wood and some casters from a hardware store. That steel plate is way stronger than the casters.
I could use a set for the mother-in-law.