Proper use of jack stands
07-21-2008, 05:37 PM
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Proper use of jack stands
Hey guys. I have decided to try and do regular maintenance/installs on my car myself. It's too expensive to pay somebody $75 each time I need to swap out the o/r x-pipe for emissions[:@]So can you guys tell me the best way to get under my car for such situations? I included a pic of the incline of my driveway. I would feel safer using 4 jack stands as opposed to just 2 but I'm assuming I need a flat surface for that. I just don'tfeel safe under there with just the 2.How do you guys do it? Any good brands of jack stands/ floor jacks that you prefer? Any info would help, thanks guys.
07-21-2008, 06:11 PM
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RE: Proper use of jack stands
I don't think there's anything wrong with 4 jackstands on that driveway but if you are still a little paranoid you could get away with 2 onthe frontand chock the rear wheels for extra insurance. My friend actually built a couple wood stands for his car so that it can sit on the wheels while off the ground or get extra height with jackstands. If you did that you could add a little hump on the back to act as a block for the wheels if you are worried about it rolling off.
07-21-2008, 06:12 PM
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RE: Proper use of jack stands
I'm not saying it can't be done. Or that I've not done it myself but there is no way I would recommend raising a car and getting underneath when it's on an incline.
Post you location. I'm sure someone, maybe another Mustang enthuasiast, will be willing to help you out.
Post you location. I'm sure someone, maybe another Mustang enthuasiast, will be willing to help you out.
07-21-2008, 06:13 PM
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RE: Proper use of jack stands
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If you're working on the rear of the car, how about getting a couple of those ramps you drive up onto?
If you're working on the rear of the car, how about getting a couple of those ramps you drive up onto?
i wouldnt work under a car on an incline. as for the jack stands, just get a set that is good quality. (solid frame, solid welds)
07-21-2008, 06:20 PM
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RE: Proper use of jack stands
OK, so stay away from the incline. What about 2 jackstands as opposed to 4? Would it be better to just get 4 of them? I mean, it would still be stable up on all four right?
07-21-2008, 06:21 PM
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RE: Proper use of jack stands
that sounds like a good idea.....if I had any clue how to make them[:@]
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I don't think there's anything wrong with 4 jackstands on that driveway but if you are still a little paranoid you could get away with 2 onthe frontand chock the rear wheels for extra insurance. My friend actually built a couple wood stands for his car so that it can sit on the wheels while off the ground or get extra height with jackstands. If you did that you could add a little hump on the back to act as a block for the wheels if you are worried about it rolling off.
I don't think there's anything wrong with 4 jackstands on that driveway but if you are still a little paranoid you could get away with 2 onthe frontand chock the rear wheels for extra insurance. My friend actually built a couple wood stands for his car so that it can sit on the wheels while off the ground or get extra height with jackstands. If you did that you could add a little hump on the back to act as a block for the wheels if you are worried about it rolling off.
07-21-2008, 07:08 PM
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RE: Proper use of jack stands
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ramps FTL.
i wouldnt work under a car on an incline. as for the jack stands, just get a set that is good quality. (solid frame, solid welds)
ORIGINAL: GreyStang
If you're working on the rear of the car, how about getting a couple of those ramps you drive up onto?
If you're working on the rear of the car, how about getting a couple of those ramps you drive up onto?
i wouldnt work under a car on an incline. as for the jack stands, just get a set that is good quality. (solid frame, solid welds)