Jacking up the front of the car...
06-09-2006, 10:49 AM
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The car is designed to be lifted at any one of the jack points. i.e. how you change a tire
If you are worried about putting too much stress on the glass by lifting higher than a typical tire change you can lift one side just high enough to get a jack stand under then lift the other side and go back and forth untill you have the front up high enough.
Or you could just go buy a cheapo 2nd jack.
Or you could just go buy a cheapo 2nd jack.
06-09-2006, 11:02 AM
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You don't need a jack at all.
Just dig a ditch in front and underneath the car to give you enough room to work under it. This way the dampening action of your suspension and tires will prevent your windshield from breaking. LMAO.
06-09-2006, 11:15 AM
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Yeah, I know.
It's when you start lifting on the OTHER side - that wasn't intended.
OK, I'll figure it out myself and get back to you guys. But hell, if everyone has been jacking sequentially and not breaking anything...
OK, I'll figure it out myself and get back to you guys. But hell, if everyone has been jacking sequentially and not breaking anything...
06-09-2006, 12:09 PM
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I find it's easier to lift with one hand from the front...
and slip the boulder under the oil pan. That way I don't have to worry about my windshield busting.
Seriously I've never had a problem jacking at the jack points. (now I'm cursed)
Seriously I've never had a problem jacking at the jack points. (now I'm cursed)
06-09-2006, 12:30 PM
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I always use my Rhino Ramps...
Whenever I'm working on my FMIC. They put the FMIC at just about a 5 gallon paint container above the ground.
Hap, wit dakine FMIC info not from Evahboost, Maguire
Hap, wit dakine FMIC info not from Evahboost, Maguire
