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Old Feb 2, 2024 | 12:49 PM
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Can the use of quickjack cause any body damage because of overhang front and rear.
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if your frame is rusted and about or fall in half then maybe
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Can the use of quickjack cause any body damage because of overhang front and rear.
If used correctly then the answer is "NO".
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My frame is in good shape Iam just concerned about the overhang weight
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You will be lifting the car at the frame rails, with the load spread across each side so it wont be a problem. the frame has support at the rear and nose.
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Are you lifting just the frame with the engine mounted or the whole car? The reason I ask is when I had a rolling chassis minus the engine and trans up on the quickjack, I put the wheels/tires up on the front crossmember after I removed the the front suspension. It had the potential to tip with rear suspension still on the car. Otherwise, no issues.
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The whole car, and the chance of stress cracks
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