In case nobody knew, don't ever use the Audi jack!!!
05-04-2008, 07:20 AM
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In case nobody knew, don't ever use the Audi jack!!!
I was in a pinch the other evening and had to resort to using the Audi jack...for the very first (and last) time. Car was on level ground, jack was placed correctly and not angled when the car was up. I had removed the old wheel, placed the new one on, and just started the second lug bolt when I hear a loud pop and the car drops. I am adamant about not having any part of my body under any car that isn't jackstan'd...this is a perfect example of why.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/13357/img_1847.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/13357/img_1848.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/13357/img_1849.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/13357/img_1850.jpg">
Not only is there a very very narrow bearing surface, but there's no constraint to keep the span from opening up under load! Cripes, c'mon Audi!! :/
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/13357/img_1847.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/13357/img_1848.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/13357/img_1849.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/13357/img_1850.jpg">
Not only is there a very very narrow bearing surface, but there's no constraint to keep the span from opening up under load! Cripes, c'mon Audi!! :/
05-04-2008, 08:43 AM
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Every car I've ever had, all the way back to my Opels, had a stand similar to those.
Without exception, they were never even taken out of their place in the tire well. I've always kept a small hydraulic in my cars. Nobody in their right mind would even think of going under a car with one of those POS. Glad you weren't hurt, that's #1. Sure doesn't do much for one's blood pressure to have that happen.
