 Quick, stupid question..., Jack stand placement |
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 Jan 12 2004, 10:21 PM
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No El-Use-O.  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,368 Joined: 27-December 03 From: SW Michigan Member No.: 52  |
I realize this could be a simple question but I am on a roll of screwin' things up W/ this car.
Can I place 2 jack stands under the engine crossmember? Is there any reason to not do this? |
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Jan 12 2004, 10:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
Only reason I can think of is stability on the stands....they will have to be in close together and towards the center of the car....kinda think it would be spooky stability wise....
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Jan 12 2004, 11:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 410 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kissimmee/Orlando, FL Member No.: 25 |
I've done it numerous times. Seemed pretty stable to me? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
Just try to get the jackstands as far apart as possible. |
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Jan 13 2004, 01:28 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 162 Joined: 29-December 03 Member No.: 61 |
I've done it numerous times also.... and I'm still here to write about it (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Just don't place a jack stand under the pumpkin. That would be very spooky! Also, I always leave the floor jack extended under the lift point just for added safety. |
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Jan 13 2004, 05:54 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 69 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Fayetteville, GA Member No.: 31 |
you could also put two jacks on the frame as close to the front as possible for better stability correct? and since they are only about 8 dollars or so for two 2 ton rated ones, it probably couldnt hurt.
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Jan 13 2004, 11:01 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14 |
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Jan 13 2004, 04:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 440 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 41 |
well.. the k-member takes the load of the car everyday when you're driving.. so i don't see why not..
i jack my car up by the k-member... i think it's pretty dangerous though (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Jan 13 2004, 05:33 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 66 Joined: 24-December 03 From: South Florida Member No.: 37 |
After you have it up on the stands grab a hammer and give 'em each a little tap to make sure they are level and solid on the floor.
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