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Wana

Wana

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Where is the best place to position jack stands if I'm going to have the car on them for a couple of weeks? I'm interested in stablility and not putting any undo stress on anything. Thanks!
 
Hi Wana,How about under the rear axel and the front suspension spring pans.---Keoke
 
Keoke is right. That way you protect the suspension for the weight of the axel and wheels. Another way is to jack the car up and place wood under each tire. I used 8x12 glue lams with 2x4s 8 inches appart, screwed in to keep the wheels from moving. Free scrap wood, construction next door. Jack stands are easier but there is not much room to move between them on the back axel. Same problem with ramps.
 
Thanks Keoke and Tahoe. I should mention that my car will be up on my lift, if that makes any difference. I'm going to have the wheels off for a week or two. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hammer.gif
 
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Thanks Keoke and Tahoe. I should mention that my car will be up on my lift, if that makes any difference. I'm going to have the wheels off for a week or two. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hammer.gif

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Be very careful doing this using a lift, this is not as stable as having the car on the ground---Keoke /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hammer.gif
 
anyone ever use the dennis welch racing type speed jack,i think its constructed of aluminum,do they work? worth having around the shop? do ya have to be build like mighty joe young to use it? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hammer.gif
 
-- Speed Jack User Review --
I use one around the shop on my Healey. It has a very low collapsed height & longer than normal reach so it will get under the Healey parts more easily than anything else I have.

Since it is a "speed" jack, one stroke on the long handle raises the car a lot more than a normal jack. This requires a "lot" more push on the handle to raise the car. If you weigh 150 or more & are determined, it will raise the light car. I got it mainly because of the longer reach & lower collapsed height.

It has about 3 1/2" down height, 17 1/2" raised, & gets there in about six strokes. The "reach" is about 19" from the rear wheels to saddle. The "carry" handles may be ok but are always in the way. Fortunately, they can be easily removed. The front, full width roller wheel is a PIA & gets caught on any minor obstacle in it's way.

It weighs around 40 pounds & I would not just pick it up & run around with it. Ever notice how husky the NASCAR jack guys are?
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anyone ever use the dennis welch racing type speed jack,i think its constructed of aluminum,do they work? worth having around the shop? do ya have to be build like mighty joe young to use it? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hammer.gif

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Yep Anthony, I got one too but not from DW mine is all aluminum except for the ram and yes the roller can be a PIA.The handles were too until I put them in the bin.Mine has a carry handle at the rear that can also be used with your foot to clear obstacles hanging up the roller.--See Sears for a similar item.---Keoke- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif
 
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