"ManualTransMan" (loremipsum-00998877)
05/21/2014 at 10:11 • Filed to: None
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"ManualTransMan" (loremipsum-00998877)
05/21/2014 at 10:11 • Filed to: None | 5
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Getting a car on jack stands is terrifying!
Update. Wheel liners are out and lower facia is off.
Lekker
> ManualTransMan
05/21/2014 at 10:17 |
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Be super fucking careful. Last time I worked under a car the pavement underneath (newly paved apartments) "dented" just enough to give the jackstands a reason to tip over and let the car fall on me. Which at the time (I was 18, duh) was only about 2" from the ground. I cannot stress this enough, even if you're sure it won't fall, make sure someone can hear you or see you. It saved my life.
On a less sad note, holy shit that is gorgeous.
Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs
> ManualTransMan
05/21/2014 at 10:22 |
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Yeah... For me to drain/replace fluid for my SHO's PTU (transfers power to rear) and RDU (pretty much a transfer case, I suppose), I'd have to get the car up on four jackstands, that scares me, haha. I think maybe I'll have someone do it for me, someone with a lift.
Good luck on the duct install! Do you track the car? Are you doing this to get less brake fade?
Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
> Lekker
05/21/2014 at 10:23 |
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I can't agree more with this, I also leave the jack under as a back up. Wheel chocks help too!
Dusty Ventures
> Lekker
05/21/2014 at 10:32 |
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In rally we protect ourselves against such a possibility by putting boards under the jack stands. Levels out the terrain and gives a larger, more stable footprint.
offroadkarter
> ManualTransMan
05/21/2014 at 10:43 |
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fuck yeah boss 302
you haven't had any trans issues right?
BigBlock440
> ManualTransMan
05/21/2014 at 10:44 |
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When I take a tire off, it goes under the car. That way if it falls, it'll only fall as far as the rim and you could still get a jack under it and/or not get crushed completely.
chuck07
> Lekker
05/21/2014 at 10:49 |
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I have a couple dents in the driveway from jacking a 96 Accord. Learned Quickly to never jack a car in the heat
crowmolly
> ManualTransMan
05/21/2014 at 10:52 |
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That little trolley jack is probably also straining. I'm sure it's rated for the car but the cylinder is small.
When I put a car up on stands it's always on a hard surface or 1'x1' hard wood stand pads. Tires go under the car if they can fit and I always, ALWAYS leave the jack pumped up to the frame with the handle turned in the "pump" direction. That way it acts like a 5th jack stand and somebody can get the car up in a hurry if need be.
anothermiatafanboy
> ManualTransMan
05/21/2014 at 10:52 |
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Awesome boss! So glad they went n/a on that one instead of just slapping on a supercharger. Question: How did you get approved to post? Who did you have to email/bribe? Please help me out I ask and I ask and nobody will friggin tell me!
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Lekker
> chuck07
05/21/2014 at 10:56 |
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Ha, ironically it was in the middle of the summer in AZ when it happened. 116F might not help the case. Glad you're okay
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Lekker
> Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
05/21/2014 at 10:57 |
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I couldn't fit the jack under, mostly because it was a proper jack and my POS ride at the time was slammed. This is a must for anyone working on cars while lifted. Seriously
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Lekker
> Dusty Ventures
05/21/2014 at 10:58 |
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I hadn't thought of that before. Just like a camel's paw its wide for more area... that is genius especially given that you probably have to work on random conditions. I will remember this if I ever have to do work in the dirt/other material
Pixel
> Lekker
05/21/2014 at 11:00 |
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I always keep a couple squares of plywood with my jack stands, if you're jacking on asphalt they prevent the stand from sinking in. Also when I remove a wheel it gets shoved under the car as a backup.
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Lekker
> Pixel
05/21/2014 at 12:01 |
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I'm going to have to start doing this. I have to jump under my car pretty soon and I was going to put it on two small ramps and jack the back, but I will also add the plywood.