Should have done this long ago..., Mounting help Options

[jack20]

I'm doing suspension and brake work this winter. After mounting and dismounting the wheels several times I finally figured out something most of you have probably known forever.
I went to ACE and bought two bolts that match the thread of the lug bolts and cut the heads off.
I've always been a late bloomer...
Next I'll figure out how to post a photo in the correct orientation (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

[Tom_T]

Not to burst anybody's bubble, but they've sold those headless bolt wheel alignment studs since back in the day 60's-70's, & still do at almost any Porsche parts retailer.

Plus - they're gold Cad or zinc plated all around so they won't rust sitting in your tool kit or trunk.

So all the usual suspects have them today - unless you just want to cut off your own bolt-heads for some reason.

You can get by with just one if you put it at 12-o'clock, which is what most of us do/did.

But then, I always just used the old forehead at the top of the tire trick when changing a flat on the road.

But why I REALLY wanted to post here, is I see in Jack's gravity defying pic, a really dangerous situation! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Jack - trash those crappy ratchet-type jackstands & get some safe pin-type jackstands, before we read about you being crushed under your car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

All - those ratchet jackstands are notorious for slipping off the notches & dropping on the unsuspecting owner - including several members on here! Do NOT use them!

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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