I prefer ramps, it's easier to get the Vanagon up on them and there is less of a "fear factor" since it's supported by the wheels and not a spot on the body. I'm sure it's a psychological thing, but I don't like getting under my car when it's on jack stands. -Craig > -----Original Message----- > From: John Rodgers [SMTP:jhrodgers@CHARTER.NET] > Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 12:20 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Jackstands or ramps? > > Peter Krogh wrote: > > > I'm going under the van for the cooling system repairs. What is the > > preferred way to lift it up for this. > > Peter, I had my 85 GL up on Jack stands all the way around, but I always > put my > hydraulic jack somewhere on the end where I was working, just as an added > precaution. Kept the tension on it until I was finished. My stands were > rated at > 3 tons each. Surely overkill, but it felt good anyway. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver |
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