Please re-comment on my jackstand setup

binto100

I decided to revisit my jack stand thinking based on the unanimous feedback I received regarding the Big Red aluminum jacks I bought because they were pretty. The more I thought about them the more visions I had of being crushed underneath the car without being able to take a breath or call out. It's unpleasant conversation so enough is enough.

I took the problem to task today and would appreciate more feedback. I really want to get that #@$%@ Stillen cbe installed and start driving the car again.

2 x 8's, then 2 x 6's, then a 1 1/2" piece of solid maple on top. Each layer gorilla glued and screwed


A nice hard rubber top out of respect for the pinch rail.


I feel better already but what do you think?




I do feel like it is safe now. Do you?

Bruce

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kannibul

I wouldn't, but then again, I'm not there.

I used a pair of craftsman jackstands, and a craftsman jack...which if you read the reviews of my jack, it's prone to "let go"...and my jackstands aren't the greatest, but they hold just fine.

This is what I have: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...3&blockType=G3

I put them in places that probably wouldn't be "correct" however, the car didn't move, and nothing else did as I let it down after using the differential as a jacking point.

Here's my crappy jack too - http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...4&blockType=G4

dad

I'm trying to for-see, figure out, what could go wrong, with wooden jack stands!

How did you get the car that high, to place it on the stands?

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hahah just kidding! That's a good question. I was going to ask that. I think it's a little scary but if you feel it's safe, then it's upto you. It def looks better than your previous setup (this one has wider base). I personally the the 3 or 4 legged type jack stand.

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Ak you failed!

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And i Like the jackstand idea.

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Cyberium

I've been under cars with alot less protection that this... I'd say it's fine.

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370Zsteve

Why not ramps? Better yet, it takes about an hour for any garage to install it. That's about $100.

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Modshack

LOL....OK, you goaded me into it....

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Daishi

You'll prolly be fine.. All depends on the type of wood used..

6spd

itll be fine. we use wood blocks on our lifts at my shop, never had a problem. multiple pieces like that will be fine.

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IDZRVIT

Take a firm grasp at the side of the car and push back and forth firmly. If the car stays on your jacks then I'd consider it safe.

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hope that's not balsa wood?

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