Auto
Technical Service Bulletins
I downloaded the tsb database from NHTSA. I wrote a user interface to query a vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins
Recalls
I downloaded the recall database from NHTSA. I wrote a user interface to query a vehicle.
Recalls
On Board Diagnostics
I wrote a user interface to query obd codes. The database is just a JSON file. The program also contains links to possible fixes for each code searched.
OBD Codes
Wheel trac difference calculator
I wrote this program as a compliment to my alignment apparatus.
Wheel trac calculator
Car and Truck Lift
Here is a low rise lift I built for cars and trucks. It will lift a vehicle 36 inches and can be used in a standard height garage. SUVs will run into the center mounted garage door openers when used at higher heights. I have looked at commercial lifts, but wanted something more portable and versatile. Generally they require electricity and hydraulics. My lift requires neither. It does take a while to use so I only use it on larger jobs when I need to access the underside of the vehicle. Each corner of the lift is raised with a farm jack one axle at a time. I don't like farm jacks so I built all the structure and safety locks into the posts. The user walks the safety pins up 6 inches at a time when the vehicle is lifted. When at working height, the car is lowered onto the posts and the farm jacks are removed.
30 Inch Jack Stands
I made this pair of 30 inch jack stands to go with my low rise hoist. You can still make them for cheaper than they can be purchased. I trust the welds and the steel better as well. These are fixed height so there is no wobble. In this picture the jack stands are supporting half of my 5200 pound suburban.
