Starting on Jack Stands????
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Racer
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Starting on Jack Stands????
Is it advisable(safe) to start a car while it is supported by four jack stands or could this result in disaster?
Would revving it possibly make it unstable?
Thanks for the input.
Would revving it possibly make it unstable?
Thanks for the input.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Virginia Beach VA
Running car
I have done it w/o any problems. I guess it comes down to how risk adverse you are. When I installed my new exhaust I ran the car & checked for leaks & revved it to check out sound. Then again, I don't wear seat belts & wear a non- DOT approved helmet when I ride my bike. If your really worried get ramps, you can even use four. Drive up the first set, chalk tires, jack up opposite end place ramps under tires. Definately not going anywhere.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Thousand Oaks California
If the car is stable and you support the rear lower control arms to keep drive axles horizontial and do not rev engine you should be OK. I would not get under the car.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Honolulu HI
when i block up my car like that it is a little to unstable for me...
(probably OK though - I'm kind of extreme - **** is probably a better word)
i would put the stands on the frame rails.... (in the oval holes) if you plan to rev the motor and let the wheels turn....
(probably OK though - I'm kind of extreme - **** is probably a better word)
i would put the stands on the frame rails.... (in the oval holes) if you plan to rev the motor and let the wheels turn....
Burning Brakes
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From: Dallas TX
1. Yes its ok AS LONG AS THE CAR IS STABLE.
2. Why did you put wood between the jack stands and the rear end support? Thats what its designed for.
3. You do know that for the 3 thing involved with it being on jackstands the wood is the most likely to fail. Just my .02. Would hate for you to get home and something nasty happen to your car.
4. Why did you put wood under the tires? You know they make mats for that right?
2. Why did you put wood between the jack stands and the rear end support? Thats what its designed for.
3. You do know that for the 3 thing involved with it being on jackstands the wood is the most likely to fail. Just my .02. Would hate for you to get home and something nasty happen to your car.
4. Why did you put wood under the tires? You know they make mats for that right?
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2006
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1. Yes its ok AS LONG AS THE CAR IS STABLE.
2. Why did you put wood between the jack stands and the rear end support? Thats what its designed for.
3. You do know that for the 3 thing involved with it being on jackstands the wood is the most likely to fail. Just my .02. Would hate for you to get home and something nasty happen to your car.
4. Why did you put wood under the tires? You know they make mats for that right?
2. Why did you put wood between the jack stands and the rear end support? Thats what its designed for.
3. You do know that for the 3 thing involved with it being on jackstands the wood is the most likely to fail. Just my .02. Would hate for you to get home and something nasty happen to your car.
4. Why did you put wood under the tires? You know they make mats for that right?
Check this link out. That is what I went by. The wood under the tires is to raise the car high enough to get a jack under it.
http://www.z06vette.com/diy_lift.php
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