Ok this thread is starting to bug me, Nothing exactly aganst you all, more of a word of warning. Using jack stands are great. But, out here in CA, a few years back a local college professor was using jack stands (four) under a van. A blunderign gust of wind happened by.. you can take guess at what happened. I personally will only use jack stands if I am going ot have the tires removed. Just please be careful. Michael --- pederparizek <pederparizek@QWEST.NET> wrote: > I prefer jackstands because the tire doesn't need to be on the > car to use > them. Usually when I need to jack up a car, I need the wheels > off, so ramps > don't work. Northern Tool sells 3 ton jackstands for like $20 > a pair. I have > 2 pair under my baja bug now. > Peace out, > Peder > '84 Westy
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