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Jacks, jack stands, where do I put them? --> jack pointers inside.
04-08-2003, 06:13 AM
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Heh. Once you've got the DTS in it's even easier.
There's an area with a detent where the large bolt is in the middle that's captured by a rim of aluminum, so the jack stand can't slip or anything. Solid and secure as hell.
04-08-2003, 06:15 AM
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And yeah, the pad where Andy has his rear jack stand is the area I'm talking about.
Similar up front as well.
Thing is, I can't put my jackstands there cause they have curved tops, so they'd exert too much pressure in acute areas. It looks like Andy's are flat, making it much easier for him to find a spot to put them.
Thing is, I can't put my jackstands there cause they have curved tops, so they'd exert too much pressure in acute areas. It looks like Andy's are flat, making it much easier for him to find a spot to put them.
04-08-2003, 07:04 AM
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You could always use a little creativity to get onto the ramps....if needed.
Somehow create a gradual step up to the ramp. I've seen people lay down short pieces of 2x4 (or maybe even thinner pieces) in front of the ramps....that might be just enough to lift the front end enough so it clears. Good luck
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04-08-2003, 07:09 AM
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No I mean - will you be able to get your body under the car with enough room to work?
I don't like rhinos cause I find they don't get high enough. I crank the jackstands WAY up so I can get some leverage'
04-08-2003, 07:12 AM
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I see what you mean.
I guess it depends if I need to be directly underneath the car when I'm torquing down the bolts. I was thinking that I can install it from the sides and not be directly underneath the car.
Hmmm, that's a good point. Were you more than halfway underneath the car? You must be hyooge. ;-)
Hmmm, that's a good point. Were you more than halfway underneath the car? You must be hyooge. ;-)