Need lift solution for fridge

[jjbodean1970]

trying to level my new used fridge. leveling legs were working ok until the hex heads began to strip. i would love to be able to jack this thing up an inch or so and freehand the leveling legs down, but i cant find a jack thats low enough. i have clearance of about 4 inches, closest thing i have is 5 1/2.

ideas?

 

[wadeclinton]

Use a wedge to drive up one side at a time. Falling wedges like these (http://www.baileysonline.com/category.asp?catid=238) would work well. Just and idea.

 

[e9999]

one of them rounded ends crowbars or even a claw hammer, with some wood for protection, just lever up that sucka...

 

[jjbodean1970]

other info to consider:

1 - its sitting on hardwood floors

2 - weight is 600 lbs

 

[jjbodean1970]

what about some sort of inflatable airbag i could hook to my compressor?

 

[e9999]

I trust you have pads under the feet if it's on hardwood flooring?

 

[jjbodean1970]

I trust you have pads under the feet if it's on hardwood flooring?

I used pads to get it in place, but no pads now that it is in its final resting place. Any marks now made by the feet would be hidden behind the kick plate.

 

[-Spike-]

I usually use a flatbar for work like that, like this: Vaughan 45201 21 in. Extra Long Flat Bar Just get the end under a strong point and lever it up. Blocks of wood both under the fulcrum and the fridge will give you height if you need it.