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> ALWAYS use Jack stands
drem914
post Nov 29 2019, 06:31 PM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jun 24 2019, 05:05 AM) *

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)

Would this be the same for a QuickJack since it already has positive locks at two different mounting heights off of the hydraulics? Or should you add jack stands as a secondary back up?
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post Nov 29 2019, 06:39 PM
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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

(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.

Me too. Big time wuss. Not a way that I want to go.
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post Nov 29 2019, 06:44 PM
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QUOTE(drem914 @ Nov 29 2019, 07:31 PM) *

QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jun 24 2019, 05:05 AM) *

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)

Would this be the same for a QuickJack since it already has positive locks at two different mounting heights off of the hydraulics? Or should you add jack stands as a secondary back up?

It never hurts to be extra cautious.
I always have something extra under the car when I’m under.
If you use a lift, you always want to lift a couple inches and bounce both ends to make sure it’s not going to slide off.
Also be aware of weight shift when you drop an engine.

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post Nov 29 2019, 07:05 PM
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Jun 24 2019, 07:51 AM) *

Or get a lift. It's a cheap insurance policy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)



Even with a lift set on the safety locks I put a pole jack under the transmission. It may not save the car, but hopefully I will get extra time to get clear if the lift fails.

Somebody needs to let Gint know about this thread. He has intimate knowledge and experience with this subject.
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post Nov 29 2019, 07:29 PM
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I put mine up on the newer plastic type ramps, is this considered very safe?
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post Nov 29 2019, 07:48 PM
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I have a Quickjack but also stick these under the tires. There used to level RVs
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post Nov 29 2019, 08:24 PM
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Wheel chocks and Esco jack stands.

I trust my life with these things, they better be great quality.

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post Nov 29 2019, 08:32 PM
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I always use jack stands except the other day I forgot and climbed under a car at work and it suddenly dropped about 2” while I was under it. The floor jack must be starting to fail. Took about 15 minutes for my heart rate to settle down before I could get back under it with jack stands installed. I was lucky.
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post Nov 29 2019, 08:52 PM
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Check out race ramps.
raceramps.com
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post Nov 29 2019, 09:04 PM
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And not just 1 jack stand, or any type.

Besides good jack stands, I always put the removed tire/wheel(s) under the car as a back up.
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post Nov 29 2019, 10:00 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 29 2019, 04:44 PM) *

QUOTE(drem914 @ Nov 29 2019, 07:31 PM) *

QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jun 24 2019, 05:05 AM) *

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)

Would this be the same for a QuickJack since it already has positive locks at two different mounting heights off of the hydraulics? Or should you add jack stands as a secondary back up?

It never hurts to be extra cautious.
I always have something extra under the car when I’m under.
If you use a lift, you always want to lift a couple inches and bounce both ends to make sure it’s not going to slide off.
Also be aware of weight shift when you drop an engine.

Nothing like that. Just for general maintenance and cleaning.
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post Nov 29 2019, 11:06 PM
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For oil changes and clutch cable adjustments and other small stuff I use ramps. Have pin jackstands when the wheels come off and always chock the tires. Got some great chocks at Harbor Freight. Also when the wheel/s are off, they go under the car for extra insurance. Life as you know it can change in a blink of an eye, don’t force the blink.
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QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ Jun 23 2019, 04:21 PM) *

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

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Or milk crates
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post Nov 29 2019, 11:18 PM
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QUOTE(drem914 @ Nov 29 2019, 07:31 PM) *

QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jun 24 2019, 05:05 AM) *


Would this be the same for a QuickJack since it already has positive locks at two different mounting heights off of the hydraulics? Or should you add jack stands as a secondary back up?


I have a QuickJack and qlways use stands as a backup. Worth it for the peace of mind and extra margin of safety.
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post Nov 30 2019, 12:41 AM
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jp2DqnL3A1g

Not a bad idea
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post Nov 30 2019, 08:01 AM
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QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ Jun 23 2019, 05:21 PM) *

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


Disagree, I use them regularly but always have 2x12 on top so tires rest on solid wood.
When placed under tires, always have car in gear, emergency brake on and chicks.
I'm still alive !
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