Absolutely new Unbelievable Homemade !!! for Cars Never seen Before

[@DIY.Invented]

2024 New invention for cars never made before 👇👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bau1l4CqitiSepYsi=VkNr9-a4qE7uYoXH

[@kobiroar4221]

Ideas ok but what about the different clearances on other vehicles, no thanks

[@wendellsnowden4902]

Yeah I just love the part where you do not show how you get the Bars Under the tires what's up with that

[@jimmybare3026]

@@wendellsnowden4902 I personally would drive on it then proceed to change my fluids, starter, rear seal or whatever.

[@jimmybare3026]

I would add to your design a plate on the bottom with a lip that would prevent the jack from jumping out from under it because the nature of these Jack's is to travel backyards as you're jacking the car up. Your invention is really useful for doing a ton of work underneath a car because it gets the tires out of the way yet is much safer than removing the tires in case somehow it were to fall. Thanks for posting!

[@jimmybare3026]

@@kobiroar4221 I thought the same until realizing this is why the barstock is so long.

[@richardweinberger2756]

Nice welding, but maybe there's a reason why these are not commonly sold . Huge risk involved .

[@seanseoltoir]

Well, *life* is risky -- everyone who has ever tried it has either died or is on their way to dying... 🙂 This sort of thing would not be used for extended periods, just like the floor jack that it relies upon should not be used for extended periods... It would be used to lift up the vehicle high enough that you could put proper jack stands or cribbing under the vehicle in appropriate load support locations...

[@oneinthesac]

Or you could just jack it up with just the jack and accomplish the same exact thing without having a giant heavy metal bar taking up all kinds of room in the shop

[@patthesoundguy]

Yeah that thing is great until you need to take the wheels off. Not much you do on the front end of a car with the wheels still on.

[@neoskater420]

This is true yet you still people using things to roll on to to raise there car up higher to get underneath to work on your logic is a weird one as removing the tires would be common sense to not have the bar yet here we are having to explain to you like a child why you would use it. Guess you have not worked on enough vehicles in your day yet youngster

[@joe00camaross]

It actually would work great when doing suspension work and car needs to be on wheels to torque everything down.

[@dirkfrazier9779]

I didn't even watch the video, saw the first question and had to reply, I do it when I need to, just put on (axle) solid jack stands and let out the clutch slow, you can go thru the gears, brake, carefully because your spinning wheels have a lot of inertia in them. Didn't want you to go thru the garage wall, greenhorn. No question is stupid when still a little wet behind the ears

[@fenflyer]

🤣

[@Spiritof_76]

Nice, but where was the clip of the car driving up onto the round stock? While it was balanced on the jack, the round bars weren't on the ground.

[@ulrichwillems6072]

I 100% agree with you on that...that's a red flag!!

[@howtodoitdude1662]

The same way, as when he drove off of it.

[@Spiritof_76]

@@howtodoitdude1662 Please explain further. I can jump down from places I can't jump onto.

[@campadetalhamentoautomotivo]

+ou-

[@peterbaruxis2511]

@@howtodoitdude1662 Nope.

[@smert_rashistskiy_pederacii]

This is a simple and interesting device, but it is only suitable for cars with a huge ground clearance. Most modern cars are not compatible with it. The device will only work with the back where there is a void. In front, there is the suspension, the engine crankcase, and its protection, there is barely 130 mm clear. In addition, a square pipe for heavy cars needs to be reinforced with scarves from the bottom to ensure sufficient rigidity. Because even in the video you can see how the pipe bends. After 10 lifts, it will take the shape of a hemisphere.

[@edwardjackson5169]

I would definitely say test it on different weight cars so you know it’s tension strength. This is a great build but I’d like to know it’s weight capacity.

[@gedman9527]

Looks dangerous false sense of security , fixed axle stands one at a time safety first

[@hannesraitolehto5138]

😄😄😁😁

[@jorgemora7190]

Wow is great thakns for time you are the best 👍🏻

[@paul-57]

@@gedman9527 . You are right that you should use axle stands but this is a great way to lift the car to put the axle stands in before you get under the car they make hoists that lift the whole car on four arms and they are safe. This would more than likely easily hold more than the jack could lift. If anything it is over engineered. The car probably weighs around 2,000kg which means 500kg per side on the stand, not really much for the size of the steel used.

[@ifixeditmyself1926]

Definitely would have to get jackstands under it for support in case the hydraulic jack failed.

[@krisg822]

or the car decided to roll in any direction

[@paul-57]

Excellent idea for lifting a car evenly to fit the axle stands. Very nice welding.

[@DIY.Invented]

Thank you 🙏

[@PH-md8xp]

Interesting design but I’d be hesitant to risk my life with that contraption as the ONLY thing supporting the car! I’d need additional redundancy, like a couple well placed jack stands to support the car once it’s up.

[@seanseoltoir]

You're only risking your life if you are willing to get under the vehicle that is solely supported by this device, just like if you were willing to get under a vehicle solely supported by the floor jack. How this device SHOULD be used is to get a vehicle up high enough that you can put jack stands or cribbing under the *proper* support points and THEN remove this device so that you have room to work.

[@PH-md8xp]

@@seanseoltoir Agreed.

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

Nice first attempt. But it would be more useful for cars that can't move under own power if the 4 rods were wider, and are inserted into receivers. This way you position it under the car, insert the 4 rods front and aft of tires, and lift. Lower the car elsewhere or when done, pull out 4 rods, remove the assembly and jack.

[@pavoldadik]

A načo to je dobré?

[@gartheligon140]

That's very good for vehicle's without a central jacking point, and yes you have to use jack stands.

[@BRZTrackDays]

Those welds at the end rods are impressive!

[@gulfcoastsouthernliving9108]

thats a good idea and well built. i would change piece in middle and make it go in the hole on the jack after removing the lift disc. but over all this is awesome

[@geraldhanson9378]

As I replied before but you said take the tray off jack and. Put. In that cup hole. Great thought.

[@diytoptricks]

Thank you for the fantastic video! The advice on just using the jack without the need for a heavy metal bar is extremely practical. It makes the whole process more straightforward and helps save space in the workshop. Your explanation was thorough and very helpful. I appreciate the time and effort you put into creating these videos. Keep up the great work, and I can't wait to see more of your tips and tricks in the future!

[@FINfinFINfinFINfin]

I need to build one of those for a 3-point hitch to move my project cars around. Great idea! Just add a ratchet strap over each tire.

[@tcmits3699]

Great idea, will be making my own. Will add a couple of threaded stantions like harbour freight to lift rear axle. Maybe insert heavy wall square tubing or solid square bar inside lifting beam for more center strength, weld in with rosette welds. Thanks again!

[@RGIIIBOXING]

I DON'T GET IT" IT TAKES UP WORKING SPACE...NOT TO MENTION...HE EDITED OUT THAT HE HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR ON TOP OF THE RODS...ITS VERY UNSAFE ..NOT TO MENTION THATS WHAT A 2 TON JACK" I GOT A 3 TON..I USE FOR MY TAHOE" THEN I PUSH A CAR WHEEL UNDER THE TIRE AND LET IT BACK DOWN ...THEN TO THE OTHER SIDE" THAT SET UP IS GOING NOWHERE" HIS SET UP.... THAT A DEATH TRAP.....☑️

[@cailcampbell5890]

Excellent time saver. Great video. Thank you!

[@DIY.Invented]

Thank you i

[@lizcastro8069]

I love it! I want one! The sad part is I wouldn't be able to pick it up to get it on the jack. Bad back. 😢

[@chrisallen2005]

I can't figure out when you would use this when 2 jackstands would suffice. Of course it is cool to make things I do it all of the time.

[@mizellhobbyshop]

What is the brand of that blade, and can it be used on a regular chop saw such as a Rigid 14" chop saw? I like how it doesn't put off a ton of sparks and all the dust that comes from typical chop saw blades.

[@josephvella3688]

Had to be a slower speed a d higher torque than a regular miter chop saw.

[@mikewarpula911]

No u can't chop saws turn away to fast.watch how slow that saw turns.

[@23steph13]

Mine won't cut that good

[@fixitallpaul4847]

That is an evolution saw with an evolution blade. I have the saw and like it but use diablo blades. Far superior than the evolution blade.

[@23steph13]

Lol I just ordered a evolution 66t

[@robertrab2563]

Definitely need to get a lower profile and a better jack with a lower profile jack the round bars will all sit on the ground and I would put a bigger round pipe in the center for the jack. Yes I would Definitely use hevy duty jack stands

[@verceliss7787]

This might be good for pick up trucks if you don't have long reach floor jack. Once up, drop on jack stand...

[@Ovniware33]

Looks dangerous. The car could roll right off😳

[@FahQMan]

Chock the wheels 😳

[@jlrockafella]

😂, wheel chucks ?

[@FahQMan]

@@jlrockafella yeah a wheel chock. Chock the wheels that are on the opposite side of the wheels being lifted. And if you think i misspelled chock then I suggest you get to googling that there mister. Makin sur dat I ain’t mispeled et

[@richardcaruso002]

The weight of the car keeps the wheels settled between the pipes.

[@isaiasmigueltube]

Totally agree. Too dangerous for my taste.

[@mcplutt]

Could use a little more distance between the tire bars.

[@chrismarin1422]

Awesome idea. My truck is lifted and it’s a pain in the ass to Jack it up. This is perfect. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@caribbeanguy967]

Great job , s that wheel under pressure?

[@PeteMonzingo-ff8ls]

Craftsmanship, a fix for personal reasons. Thanks for sharing this!! 👍

[@DIY.Invented]

Thanks for watching!

[@Richard5873]

Great lift ! You should sell them.

[@renatozarate7764]

Good idea ... just reinforce the center part it's bending alot..

[@jpgohard]

I saw that too. Wondered if I was alone in that...

[@clifficus]

Good idea, but can’t see the point of it, you can’t do any work on the wheels, brakes or suspension. You can’t get the engine ‘splash guard’ of to do any work on the underside of the car, like draining the oil, changing the oil filter (if it’s on the bottom’) and all because of a big steel bar. Nice welding BTW.

[@DIY.Invented]

The idea is to lift the car up and put two jacks each side and work free

[@clifficus]

But one jack will do that, I’ve been doing that for over 60 years, works for me and the rest of the world.

[@bradlangle807]

One question!! What good does this do. You can't change the tire. You can't service the wheels or breakers !! Very nice fab work for sure , just don't get the point!! Other than that, great job!!!

[@bradlangle807]

Love the idea, so why no just make it jack up both side but make it catch the shock or the axel or some other point that succure enough to lift both side. Your fab work was very impressive. Maybe just change your point of contact. Then you won't have to brive the vehicle over it and you could service everything under the vehicle without to hack up one side at a time!! Just my opinion brother!! Over all tho, great fab work!!

[@stuckinthemiddlewithyou9998]

Simple and it works. Well done.

[@glenglene8473]

It's nice, but can you just jack on the center of the subframe to lift the front up?

[@peterbaruxis2511]

Usually.

[@arthercasillas2755]

This would make it easier to place jack-stands. Keep innovating! Nice

[@johnpartridge7623]

Good job mate 👍👍👍

[@Grip_Addict]

Just use subframe mounts as jack points instead? What do you do when it's up in the air? You'd still want something other than a jack to hold it up while you get under the car. A pair of ramps would be even faster to use and easier to store. Nice metal work but not sure what problem it's solving!

[@chookie669]

Good for getting the whole front up so you know the jackstands will have the same height when you put them under.

[@Pork-Chopper]

That's great! But how will that help rotate the tires? Or do a brake job? 😳

[@avalos2047]

Put jack stands under the frame of the car.

[@lanpartyanimal5215]

1) It will allow you get the car higher off the ground because the jack starts lifting the car at a lower point in the jack's range. 2) It keeps you from damaging the side seam on a unibody chassis trying to lift it. 3) Once you have it at the required height use jack stands or wood cribbing to support it.

[@raulmolina4680]

Nope it actually makes no sense to me, you can change the oil if the jack is in the way, can't take tires off to rotate or change brakes.

[@geraldhanson9378]

Instead of bars on front. Put in center of car. Mount with pin in cup. As you raise and spin car around in garage. To same place to work on. So you have all your. Tools same. Spot. And. Do all 4 wheels. ??? Or. Welll. Saves. Steps. Rite. ?...

[@raynyhus2026]

Useful build to get one end of vehicle up on jack stands.

[@paulcarter2907]

I would be hoping he's a really good welder.! More than happy to supplement it all with some really strong bolts...

[@DIY.Invented]

I am not so good welding, but we learn everything every day

[@cartsquads47]

Wouldn't need that often, could just use the jack by itself. That would come in handy for vans with the twin I- Beams though. You can't lift them up dead center in the front.

[@JohnSmith-xu7ev]

I was going to buy air powered since they use this idea to lift buses. This is s good idea of jacking it up to wood cribbing stands

[@repairfreak]

A fun project and useful for certain applications. I always wondered if someone makes air-rams to mount permanently under a vehicle to lift either of the four wheels for a quick tire change like in the Indy 500 pits? Be nice if you could just hook up to a small compressor, lift either of the 4 off the ground, and it would always be there underneath for when & if you get a flat tire in the dark and/or during shitty weather.

[@Michael-DeltaWolf]

No in Indy you can change tires this you can't

[@repairfreak]

@@Michael-DeltaWolf I’m sure with some mechanical engineering, electrical and metal fab skills one could custom build a system for their vehicle. I have the electronics and metalwork skills, just not the mechanical or hydraulic skills needed.

[@Michael-DeltaWolf]

@@repairfreak I'm not saying it's not a good product it's just is missing something . You know like a the way a real car lift works but a mini version . Like instead of picking up the whole car you could pick up one ends like the front or the back and from the side's to.

[@andrewwmacfadyen6958]

Back in the day some British cars were fitted with 4 built in hydraulic jacks that were fed of an electrically driven pump. The driver could just reach down and all 4 wheels were jacked clear of the ground. Google Smiths Jackall

[@NickPerry]

I think there was a taxi driver in France that actually did this on his Peugeot 406.

[@mariostockhusen692]

The steel car lifting bar looks great. But your Center is not strong Enough! You will lift a couple of times then it will collapse in the center. Please do not risk your own life.

[@justincase1575]

I’m retired welder. Love mug welding! Squirty Squirty! Sweet idea!

[@paulsmith9341]

If you have a live axle rear end, just put the jack under the diff housing.

[@robertfrederick2309]

Really impressive tool, I will build one similar myself, but have ideas for modifications to where one could use it for cars as well concerning ground clearances to bottom of vehicle

[@walsakaluk4630]

Clever design. Has a few practical and safety draw backs. Keep at it. Work safely. Not exactly sure what work you would use it for. Side access wheel dolleys would be more practical.

[@76ShovelFLH]

This is a awesome job you have done here. Just a little suggestion,maybe add a couple tabs on the round bars to front and back to put a ratchet strap on. Maybe on a slight up angle, just a thought.

[@Aeen222]

Nice, but how was the way to insert the right and left poles under the front wheels? Did the car move forward to jump over them? This stage of work did not appear in the video!! Why?

[@geraldhanson9378]

❤it showed in pick put in front of car then drive. Forward to get on. Bar/jack

[@JMD535]

Good Idea,...except, I'd recommend "angled" braces be added underneath the Cross-bar to the End Support pieces. Plus add even more braces at the End pieces. Overall,...a great concept on lifting both axles.

[@phigio1319]

très pratique lorsque tu veux retirer les roues arrières 😄😄😄

[@MAVA1686]

i was thinking what kind of job he Is going to do in the car .... Fuel tank???? i dont see to much advantage.

[@MAVA1686]

estaba pensando que trabajo le va realizar al auto.... no veo mucha ventaja en levantarlo así.... tal vez trabajo con el escape o el tanque de la gasolina ( y sería incómodo) ...

[@ronaldnorris2179]

I’d like to see something similar for raising large tires to install on lugs..I have a truck with 20 in wheels and 35 tires and I’m older now those things are heavy…maybe something exist for that?

[@johnsavage6628]

Great! Where can I buy one?

[@deanslevin5511]

perfect👌. a very good luck for those who's jack up the car at car's subframe to install double jack stands😉.

[@DIY.Invented]

Good call!

[@DIY.Invented]

That's the plan!

[@aircamdrone3727]

Великолепная идея и отличное исполнение! Меня оно навело на мысль для универсализации под разные базы и не только под колеса.. Огромная благодарность и удачных идей в будущем!🤝 Теперь я знаю, что и как сделать в гараж под джип и легковушку!🤝

[@КонстантинН-щ2ю]

А как он этот швеллер закатил под два колеса? Только самому наезжать! У меня в Субару за ДВС по центру машины есть жесткий поддомкратник величиной с ладонь. Я 20 лет им пользуюсь. Думаю, что у некоторых а/м тоже есть.

[@LamarLenhardt]

Looks good but at a certain height it’ll be moving at the base of the jack

[@MarCin-fu5lj]

Really good idea and awesome creating! Nice job! :)

[@SlingSlangSkrrt.]

Why tho?

[@Виктор-ж1н4ю]

Ух ты! Классная идея!

[@robdevlin6421]

Great. Job. Thanks for Tip I am. Going Make one at My. Welding Shop 🙏🇨🇦

[@edwardmylnychuk5774]

looks impressive but if you can i would use good quality ramps, i found they work better and safer than anything else i have use except for 12 in blocks with 4x4 on top of them so the blocks dont split,

[@det6912]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing that

[@thenorthernhandyman]

Finally a DIY video that is actually run a bead and not do the tack-tack-tack welds.

[@meatballmagoo6134]

It's heavy duty

[@fixitallpaul4847]

Those tack tack tack welds are mostly editing to make it look that way. The Fabrication Series did a video about this

[@meatballmagoo6134]

I are a welder 2

[@thenorthernhandyman]

@@fixitallpaul4847 those tack tack tack welds are just because they cant weld.

[@danfrankhouser6579]

Good idea but what about a non running vehicle? Hard to get over those large round rod.

[@MAVA1686]

push It ....

[@MAVA1686]

joke... good point... specially a heavy one.

[@waltervetri2476]

Great idea for uniformity of lift. I also enjoy repairing my own vehicle. Vetri South Africa 🙏🇿🇦🙏

[@Pete391]

The 2 bars under the tires should be wider to have a better hold to help keep the car from trying to move...

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

Its cool but idk if I go under the truck with just that. 1 weld breaks and you're done

[@hichamzitouni2604]

Good job man

[@DIY.Invented]

Thank you

[@larrysullivan6536]

Absolutely brilliant well done mate cheers

[@12yearssober]

This is as safe as the old style bumper jacks.

[@richardcaruso002]

Much more so

[@gedman9527]

Wouldn't get me under it

[@maddenfootballtalk6544]

something to be built for the jack part itself, so it doesn't slip. can you raise it higher or was that the maximum height ? also, make connections for the jack stands to hold it, so you can make front and back ones. raise the whole car

[@michaelhigginbotham2518]

You left out the part where you had to back the car onto it to use it...

[@james10739]

And what are you doing I hope not breaks or anything with the wheels

[@rickyarger1169]

And that would be a problem ...how?

[@rickyarger1169]

If you are doing something like the transmission would be great...would make extra clearance...

[@RanjitSingh-h8b]

Good work 👍

[@LeonardoSNogueira]

Se o carro mexer pra frente um pouco ele cai, ficou perigoso, se fizer as barras um pouco mais distantes para abracar melhor o pneu e deixar o centro de gravidade um pouco mais baixo vai ficar perfeito! Parabens pela idéia criativa!!!!

[@niteblaster1]

brilliant video 😎 need more than 2 ton jack 🤔 I only jack up my car when I'm fixing something,so usually have to remove wheel

[@dennisgray7509]

Very cool idea! I believe I’ll make one

[@1gerard47]

For what reason,you have the tool already to lift the car ,it's called a jack.

[@decgunner]

Great job lad with just add in jack stand and she 100%

[@DIY.Invented]

Thanks

[@decay21450]

Good idea, there isn't much on the rear suspension of a FWD car to support lifting.

[@seanseoltoir]

You should weld some plates / spacers on the bottom of the steel round bar pieces so that it can fully sit on the concrete floor when the vehicle is attempting to drive onto it. Having it only supported / balanced in the center makes it unstable during the initial loading process. Another option might be to put a 2x10 or 2x12 that was around 18" long on each side with slots cut in it for the 2 steel bars to fit into, thus preventing them from moving. They would need to be spaced so that the tire was fully on the wood before contacting the steel bars in the slots. From the look of it, I think a single 2x10 or 2x12 piece would provide enough space to keep the lift from moving, but if not, a second layer could easily be added, just stairstep the leading edges of the wood pieces so that you're only needing to go over a 1.5" bump each time.

[@DIY.Invented]

I agree with you thank you for your feedback

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

Good idea but I think the metal needs to be reinforced somehow more metal

[@mcmillan1963]

A little sketch, how did it get around the tire? Doesn't pivot like a tow truck stinger. Also needs to be taller so jack would clear without lifting on the jack pad. Still needs Jackstands for safety.

[@GUILLERMOHENRIQUEZ]

Ok good .now I want to see it how you going to take the tires using that?

[@paqueteriadurango4935]

What if you have to take the tires off?

[@mexicanic4976]

You set the vehicle on jack stands as you should to begin with lol I think this device is intended to lift the vehicle at one rather than using the frame 👍

[@geraldhanson9378]

With a little. Humor. If you raise the car high enough ,put jack stands beyond center and let jack down so it cavilerson stands to lift rear of car off the ground ? Or reverse jack to opposing. End to lift

[@charlie2b-d335]

This thing gives me anxiety but safety stands can help, also this contraption is for tall vehicles not low clearance ground cars, overall nice time saver!

[@Boycott_Made_in_China]

It can wobble, better to add support cones after jacking up

[@joedogmckeel]

One improvement I would do is add some gussets from back of wheel to about 3/4 of the way to the lift point. That would help on the deflection as you lift.

[@ygrittesnow1701]

Seems after getting the car in the air this would serve as a solid placement for jack stands. This would eliminate the guessing game most novices would experience when looking for a solid point that doesn't further damage the vehicle. That said, this should be refined into a commercial product. Most of us can't afford a commercial vehicle lift.

[@danburch9989]

That would be okay for high ground clearance vehicles. Than put jack stands under the crossbar and remove the jack. Just make sure you welds are very, very, very sound

[@DIY.Invented]

This one works, but the thing is you have to use right material and you have to do it right otherwise this will not work

[@laserprocessing]

Well done!

[@lgt304]

Wouldn't work on my lincoln mks it sits too low to ground. Good piece of work.

[@MAVA1686]

mi carro es un poco bajo también...

[@josegalindo1262]

I don't know, It looks great but I would rather use the materials to make some car ramps at home...

[@Rickmakes]

I was thinking this doesn't seem to have any advantage over ramps but maybe I am missing something.

[@johnsellers9623]

The reason I Jack the car up and put Jack stands is so I can roll around under the car without having a big long piece of tubing stopping me in my tracks. I honestly can’t think of a reason why this would make anything easier for me. Maybe I’m just slow and haven’t thought deep enough. Nice job making it,and if it works for you that’s all that matters.

[@singlecams]

awesome idea !

[@dave5176]

Using an eight channel iron would be stronger. I need this for my Corvette. Lift the wheels then set on jack stands.

[@TOTALLYRELAXED]

So, how are you supposed to remove the tires using this device if you’re doing a brake job?

[@davidsuarez2950]

All you need is a low profile jack and youre golden!

[@fj9460-lr]

No metal prep prior to welding; just saying Nice idea, especially for pre-jacking vehicle prior to installing jack stands on frame so as to work on brakes etc

[@Golgi-Gyges]

Quick and easy ideas to make YT money

[@noonehere1793]

Not having the tools to build it i would BUY one of those jack systems….brilliant when you need to get under your whole car, just add a couple of jack stands and work in total secure comfort1👍👍👍👍

[@incredifunk]

Great idea no doubt.. Have a few ideas to possibly improve upon the original design: 1. Make a sort of stay (or a small cutout) for the under side of the tool to ensure its exactly centered on the jack 2. Make the rods under the wheels roll. Meaning the Thinner pieces under the tires actually spin with the speed of the tire. Sort of like a dyna setup 3. Possibly make the lifting mechanism lift from the rear-end vs. Lifting from wheels Therfore freeing up the wheels for tire work/, doing brakes, etc

[@joedogmckeel]

On #3. He stated don't crawl under the vehicle with just this lifting it, meaning, USE JACK STANDS! If you have it on the jack stands you can drop it out and roll it out of the way. On #2 I see what you mean but if they roll the car will push it as it tries to roll on.

[@justinsevers329]

Cars weight is also not identical on both sides of center as well so you need a decent amount of strength from the middle centering piece to insure it doesn’t crack or break cause the right side wants to come up easier than the left