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All this talk about jack stands..., what's the best way to keep it up? |
djm914-6 |
Nov 9 2004, 03:04 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
and get your minds out of the gutter. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I like JPs boxes but I don't have enough room nor is my floor overly level. I want to get the car up as high as possible and be able to work on various areas. Ideas? |
nebreitling |
Nov 9 2004, 03:26 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
ahhh, the joys of youth...
but back to your question, heavyduty jackstands with thick stacks of 2" wood ought to get it pretty high. |
djm914-6 |
Nov 9 2004, 03:31 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
Hmmm, care to elaberate on that a bit?
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J P Stein |
Nov 9 2004, 03:34 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
I hate jackstands. I'm so freakin' paranoid under a car held up with them I can't take a nap, should the notion arise....thus, the boxes. Casters are an option. Wood shims/wedges for out of level.
One of them lift thingys would be gud iff'n I wasn't a cheep SOB. |
djm914-6 |
Nov 9 2004, 03:38 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
Don't even talk about being a CSOB. I'm starting a new chapter CSOBONE
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nebreitling |
Nov 9 2004, 03:42 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
clarify the youth part? let's just say i hope to have another decade or two before i need cialis!
honestly, i hate jackstands too, although i feel a little better under the heavyduty ones than the 2-ton cheapies from walmart. if they made jack stands with a reciever to fit the donut, i'd feel MUCH more comfortable. currently, the business end of my car is on ramps, which themselves are on 2"x10"s. nice and high for engine removal, and super stable. |
ChrisReale |
Nov 9 2004, 03:42 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
Ask Mueller (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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nebreitling |
Nov 9 2004, 03:49 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
paul has a great method for supporting his car on two jackstands. hopefully he'll chime in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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r_towle |
Nov 9 2004, 04:27 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,579 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Dude,
Get Truck Jack Stands. I can hold my car at about 24" and they are very strong. Rich |
djm914-6 |
Nov 9 2004, 08:57 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
What about these pictures I've seen of cars with 2x4s running under them at some points? Can these be placed anywhere. I see most are not on the donuts. If I go with truck stands, where can these be safely placed to allow the most underside work without moving them? I use to use the quick 6 mount and t-bar front attachment points, but I want access to the t-bars and no longer have the quick 6 bars. I also don't have the drivers side rear donut.
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nebreitling |
Nov 9 2004, 11:18 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
you could run a 2x4 under each long, place the jack stands under it where the donuts are/should be. for the donuts, i'd dimple out the 2x4 to slightly to fit around the donut, then place the jack stand under that. more secure.
this assumes that you're a little nervous around jack stands, and don't like the placement of jackstands directly on the donut. (i fall into this camp). whatever you do, give it a good push before you crawl under it. better for it to fall/slide at that point. and, as someone once told me, make sure your wife knows how to work the jack. n |
bperry |
Nov 9 2004, 11:49 PM
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Lurker Group: Members Posts: 477 Joined: 16-February 04 From: Dallas, Tx Member No.: 1,661 |
Anybody ever use any of these Stacker Jacks?
I've been curious about these especially when sets of 4 can be had for under $30. Sure looks attractive when you price out the AC jack stands. The design is basically a gigantic bolt with a nut at the top of the base. They are intended to be used to level trailers & RVs but they can support 3 tons and have a auto leveling flat to very slightly concave cup on top which would seem to be great for use on the donuts. Plus they have infinite height adjustment between 11 and 17 inches. Any thoughts on using these? --- bill Attached image(s) |
SpecialK |
Nov 10 2004, 04:50 AM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797 |
QUOTE(bperry @ Nov 9 2004, 09:49 PM) Anybody ever use any of these Stacker Jacks? I've been curious about these especially when sets of 4 can be had for under $30. Sure looks attractive when you price out the AC jack stands. The design is basically a gigantic bolt with a nut at the top of the base. They are intended to be used to level trailers & RVs but they can support 3 tons and have a auto leveling flat to very slightly concave cup on top which would seem to be great for use on the donuts. Plus they have infinite height adjustment between 11 and 17 inches. Any thoughts on using these? --- bill They look A LOT more stable than what I'm using (Walmart cheapos), and if that cupped washer on top of the jacks fits the doughnuts on the car you might have something here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
machina |
Nov 10 2004, 07:01 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
I got a set of these 6-ton jacks. I can get the back of the car about 30" with them.
I still put a 2nd set of stands under the donuts and if possible have my big jack supporting under the iron crossbar. I can sit underneath the car pretty much straight up, works for me. I also put the rear tires under the tub just so it can't fall all the way down. Still feel jittery the first few times I get under there. Attached image(s) |
machina |
Nov 10 2004, 07:05 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
When we were building the car, we had her up in big stands that were on roller boards. You could push the car around with one hand. Honestly, I don't know how Larry got it up that high. I probably wouldn't want to watch.
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URY914 |
Nov 10 2004, 08:11 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,758 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
If it were me I would NOT use those RV jack stands.
You'll probably see on the box a warning not to use them to support a car. There is a product liability issue here and I would hate for your family to lose the law suit because you didn't read the warning on the box. Use a jack stand made to support a car. Don't take the cheap way out when you're under the car. Paul |
0396 |
Nov 10 2004, 08:29 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
To all,
Years ago, one of my friends and I was attempting to install the motor in my 6 .. we were having a diffcult time lineing up the front bolt. By some divine intervention, I happen to look at one of the cheap three legged jack stands. It was tilted on the side- about to fall / move.. I got out from under the under the car in no time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) We both looked at each other- like hell we could have been CRUSHED if the car had fallen on us. Now , with a few years behind me.. I take precautions like some of those that have been mention here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
hi ho silber |
Nov 10 2004, 12:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 97 Joined: 18-January 03 From: Troy, IL Member No.: 168 |
pberry,
I'd be interested to find out if the stacker jack has that warning? I feel if the are rated for 3 tons and fit "well" inside the "donuts" it would be far safer than using ill fitting jack stand on the donut! If I take all my normal precautions and the car falls and kills me it's my fault! Just because they put the warning on the product doesn't mean it could not be used safely! More likely a it's a requirement from their legal department. Can you imagine using that type of jack stand being used on a car without a donut? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Later |
J P Stein |
Nov 10 2004, 12:29 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Time for a pic....just in case some of youz guys missed it.
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tdgray |
Nov 10 2004, 12:33 PM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
Ok give JP.... how the F*&K did you get the car up that high (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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