just a reminder to all you enthusiasts who work on your own car...

m4a1mustang · 07-18-2010, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab83_750

FYI, the hydraulic line on my jack burst last week. Almost scared the crap out of me.

For safety I have the car on jackstands. Additionally I have somewhat loose jackstands under the car. These loose jackstands are there as a backup just in case the ones carrying the load of the car fail ---- I have heard stories of jackstands failing !!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

Another tip I use is to place your tires under the vehicle if they have been removed. Just an extra precaution if any parts such as a jack or jack stand fails. You may think twice about putting your expensive wheel under the car, but if it could save a life, then I'm all for it.

^^^ Yes

Reserve jack stands, wheels, cinder blocks... whatever. I just want something else under there in case the jack stands fail.

I also will NOT put a car up in the air to get underneath it if it's on anything but perfectly level ground. I've seen pics where people were working underneath their cars on slight inclines... no way.

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