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ALWAYS use Jack stands |
Amphicar770 |
Jun 23 2019, 02:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,191 Joined: 20-April 10 From: PA, USA Member No.: 11,639 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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Superhawk996 |
Jun 23 2019, 04:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,836 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
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But let me go a step further Have a back up to the jack stands. Leave a jack in place - just in case. Or, leave a tire underneath. Something else to buy an extra factor of safety. Sometimes I’ll double up jack stands |
mepstein |
Jun 23 2019, 04:11 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,279 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) But let me go a step further Have a back up to the jack stands. Leave a jack in place - just in case. Or, leave a tire underneath. Something else to buy an extra factor of safety. Sometimes I’ll double up jack stands (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I’m a scaredy-cat. I always shove something extra under the car. A couple spare tires or similar. |
914 Ranch |
Jun 23 2019, 04:18 PM
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Team Sharp where the 914 grow wings Group: Members Posts: 1,411 Joined: 29-January 16 From: TheNorth Shore Retreat. Deland Member No.: 19,611 Region Association: South East States |
Super Beetle tried to kill me, now I chalk any tires still on the ground.
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Superhawk996 |
Jun 23 2019, 04:21 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,836 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Should also add - no cinder blocks - EVER!
In case I wasn’t clear - cinder blocks are not a substitute for jack stands Keep yourself safe |
SteveL |
Jun 23 2019, 05:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 658 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Andover, MN Member No.: 991 Region Association: None |
I don't trust the "tippyness"of jack stands.
I always block up with solid wood. I have foot long chunks of RR tie for that purpose. |
Ed_Turbo |
Jun 23 2019, 05:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 440 Joined: 5-June 17 From: Hacienda Heights, Ca. Member No.: 21,151 Region Association: Southern California |
Very unfortunate news. This is why I don’t have a drink until after the major work is done.
-Ed |
shane |
Jun 23 2019, 07:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 12-February 13 Member No.: 15,518 Region Association: None |
Just today I went to slide under my teener that’s on blocks and thought I don’t need to spend the 5 seconds it takes to roll my floor jack 1’ and pump it up under my engine bar. But as always thought better of it and did, that’s no way to die for sure, poor guy and his family.
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barefoot |
Jun 23 2019, 07:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,276 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States |
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cali914 |
Jun 23 2019, 08:30 PM
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cali914 Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Berkeley Ca. Member No.: 5,934 Region Association: Northern California |
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iankarr |
Jun 23 2019, 08:47 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,474 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
pin-type stands too. avoid ratcheting ones...
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Cairo94507 |
Jun 24 2019, 07:05 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,773 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
You can never be too careful when you are about to crawl under a car. Even though the 914 is only 2,000 pounds....I can't lift it if it falls on me. I have a scissor lift and even when using it I always rest it on the steel locks and never leave it on the hydraulics. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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jdamiano |
Jun 24 2019, 07:42 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 18-March 18 From: Jacksonville Member No.: 21,981 Region Association: South East States |
There is a YouTube video that tests a story of a guy releasing ratchet stands accidentally while under a 914. He proves it’s possible. I ordered new ones with safety pins after watching it.
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76-914 |
Jun 24 2019, 07:51 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,504 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Or get a lift. It's a cheap insurance policy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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iwanta914-6 |
Jun 24 2019, 08:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
I hate getting under cars, even to just do an oil change. My jack stands are ratchet type and I've been meaning to get some pin-type stands. I do keep the jack up and place wheels under if I'm doing brake work since the wheels are off anyway. In general though I try to avoid going under a car on stands, just freaks me out even though I do it once in a while.
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ericoneal |
Jun 24 2019, 08:33 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 13-August 12 From: Crestwood, KY Member No.: 14,795 Region Association: South East States |
I've been jacking the car up, sliding ramps under the rear wheels, then also using jackstands and the jack. Still makes me uncomfortable...
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bbrock |
Jun 24 2019, 09:02 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I hate getting under cars, even to just do an oil change. My jack stands are ratchet type and I've been meaning to get some pin-type stands. I do keep the jack up and place wheels under if I'm doing brake work since the wheels are off anyway. In general though I try to avoid going under a car on stands, just freaks me out even though I do it once in a while. After someone here on the forum recommended them, I got a set of these double locking jack stands. I really like them. Best of both worlds and very solid. https://us.amazon.com/Torin-Big-Steel-Jack-...RXR6G5M5D7X6SPH |
thelogo |
Jun 24 2019, 09:29 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
Guilty as charged on this one
Ranger can do a oil change with out jacking up the truck But 07 focus needs to be lifted on 1 side for oil change I use a 3 ton jack for a half ton job as a kind of safety measure and my jack stands are harbor freight (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) But i do still use them as a saftey catch Going to switch to low profile ramps in the future I helped my buddy do an oil change on his huge buick La cross and it needed to be jacked up to access the bottom . just used the 3 ton jack ( and i was a bit nervous) but i guess a 1/2 ton focus will kill you just as quick as a 3 ton buick ...... Ive jacked up and jack standed the 914 only once to Do the door close test . it passed And 914 gets worked on at air cooled specialist (never me) |
buck toenges |
Jun 24 2019, 11:39 AM
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burton73 |
Jun 24 2019, 11:49 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,526 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Super Beetle tried to kill me, now I chalk any tires still on the ground. What do you mean about chalk tires? Sorry if I am a newb. Buck Sure Grip Wheel and Tire Chocks Protect Against Runaway Vehicle Accidents for Trucks, Construction Equipment, Buses, Aircraft and other Heavily Loaded Vehicles. makes it so the tires will not roll Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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