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Jacking Up A Brick (Or, how not to jack up a brick) 200

posted by  someone claiming to be John G on  Wed Jul 2 17:15 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Ok, a previous scary story on jacking the car is all I need. That person is careful and knows what he is doing, just got unlucky (and very lucky at the same time) I think. Someone please provide if possible a good overall source for jacking instructions/procedures and jacking points for a 240. I have two jack stands, one set of Rhino ramps, and would like to get a good handle on sequence of jacking each side if I decide to use the stands vs ramps. And also proper placement & location of stands. All I have right now is my car jack by the way - guess you will tell me to buy a floor jack. Meanwhile, presume the plastic Rhino ramps (rated to 3 ton each I think) are fully safe. Yes, I use chock blocks, and get real uneasy under a car, which makes me want to be real cautious.

Lesson learned, use Rhino ramps on rough surface like the driveway, as opposed to smooth surface like the garage, they can slip a bit when mounting them. Thanks! John






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