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JerryP
post Mar 5 2005, 09:47 PM
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Everything is ready I think. I just want to get the most rear height and keep it safe. Where do you guys put the jack stands to get enough height and keep them out of the way?
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post Mar 5 2005, 09:57 PM
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I use wood that goes underneath the tires. Jack stands can work on the donuts underneath, but make sure their sturdy.
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post Mar 5 2005, 10:06 PM
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QUOTE (Rob Ways @ Mar 5 2005, 07:57 PM)
I use wood that goes underneath the tires. Jack stands can work on the donuts underneath, but make sure their sturdy.

MMMmmmmmm donuts

I usually put them on the trailing arm at the suspension mount


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post Mar 5 2005, 10:10 PM
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also as you go up or down make sure you dont go too far with one side or it can slip off the donuts. just go up 2 inches then go to the other side and do 2 inches
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post Mar 5 2005, 10:11 PM
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I guess I could put the wheels back on and use my ramps. I just thought it would be easier without the wheels to see and get access in case I forgot something . It looks like I would definitely get more height on ramps though.
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post Mar 5 2005, 10:18 PM
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Thanks guys. I'm just not trusting those jack stands when they are raised up on the top notches. I don't want to go out like that.....all crushed up and embarrassed.
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post Mar 5 2005, 10:21 PM
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where is berwin ( sp ) pa. unless you have a engine jack or motorcycle jack you can not do it with ramps
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post Mar 5 2005, 10:24 PM
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Berwyn is just outside Philly. Why no ramps.... not high enough or is it a matter of lowering the engine?
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post Mar 5 2005, 10:26 PM
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The tech section on this site has a how-to w/pictures and he used ramps.
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post Mar 5 2005, 10:26 PM
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QUOTE (scott thacher @ Mar 5 2005, 08:21 PM)
where is berwin ( sp ) pa. unless you have a engine jack or motorcycle jack you can not do it with ramps

Why not. I did it with just a floor jack and the car on ramps my first time around.
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post Mar 5 2005, 10:28 PM
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okay it could be done that way, with a single jack on the motor but its is easier with one person and 2 jacks, that way the car and motor are stable the whole time.

but if you need help you do have a few owners near you, i am about 90 mins away, but i will drive for good food ... hint
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post Mar 5 2005, 10:48 PM
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I remembered a fairly recent thread about this but didn't find it when i searched. By tech section, do you mean classic threads or is there another tech section I'm not seeing?

Thanks for the offer Scott. This sucker is coming out tomorrow one way or another though. Sorry but I can only offer any food that can be purchased and picked up at my local pizza, hoagie, chinese or fast food joints. I've got a slightly chilly garage but it keeps the beer cold. My wife does all the cooking around here except for on the weekends...and during the week. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chowtime.gif)
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post Mar 6 2005, 07:13 AM
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Good Pelican Parts article here. I used this method and it worked great.
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post Mar 6 2005, 07:36 AM
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I got some bigass jackstands. They are rated at 6000 lbs each but mainly they go real high. So those I put under the rear control arm points. I can pretty much sit upright under the car.

The front I jack all at once using a 2x4 and aluminum plate that spans the front suspension pickups.

I lift the rear of the car all the way up using a big jack on the motor mount bar, right where the shift rod opening is.


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post Mar 6 2005, 07:41 AM
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I made these blocks....


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post Mar 6 2005, 07:50 AM
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QUOTE (URY914 @ Mar 6 2005, 08:41 AM)
I made these blocks....

Nice crafstmanship Paul, looks like Fred Flintstone's luggage (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Actually the deal with jacking the front with a 2x4 came from one of your posts a while back.
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post Mar 6 2005, 08:06 AM
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I found it is important to keep the car level when on the j-stands.
Much easier to lower the engine when the car is level. The mounts slide off the bolts and don't bind in the holes.

Once the engine is resting on the jack and out of the car, than jack the ass of the car up and lower the front stands so you have more room in the rear to get it out.
I would always take the wheels off if not using ramps, of course. Gives you more room to move around and access.

Also go slow. You're not at LeMans trying to get back into the race.(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
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post Mar 6 2005, 08:31 AM
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QUOTE (scott thacher @ Mar 5 2005, 11:28 PM)
but if you need help you do have a few owners near you, i am about 90 mins away, but i will drive for good food ... hint

i've PM'd my contact information to Jerry; i'm about an hour away...
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