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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by MAC5
Stagger the 2x12's First 2x12 or 2x10 about 3 feet long, Use a second 2x12 about 18 inches long secured to the first board. Bevel the leading edge of each step to help the wheel roll up easier. That should give you plenty of room to get a floor jack under the front cradle.
I use a stack of 5/8"; 5 of them as I recall. Front air dam is very low. Drive up on these & jack away

I stapled scrap rubber from a bike inner tube on the bottom of the plywood to keep it from sliding on concrete garage floor.
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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 09:26 AM
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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 10:06 AM
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You do have to be careful with some stuff you buy at harbor freight, as you would just about anywhere else. I have had name brand tools fail! With that said, I have a small low profile HF aluminum racing jack that I have used for over 10 years with no problems whatsoever. I recently bought a 3 ton low profile jack from there and it has been great so far.
I had always bought name brand tools until I got the HF jack mentioned...the jack is awesome. As far as safety...I always use jack stands anyways. I liked it so much I bought a second one for my son.
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