<html> <font size=3>I have used both factory jacks at once, one on either side of the vehicle. <br> <br> I was thrilled that you could do this. <br> <br> After the van comes off the ground, if it is not on perfectly flat ground, it pivots and falls to the downhill side, one or both jacks are destroyed and fly about, and the owner becomes thoughtful about what just happened. <br> <br> At 02:49 PM 11/26/2001 -0500, you wrote:<br> <blockquote type=cite cite>I have honestly never used the VW jack in 15+ years of Vanagoning--can't<br> recall a flat tire on the road. I still have the original spare that came<br> with my brand new '86. I would guess you could raise one side and put it<br> on a jack stand and then raise the other--if the ground is level. I have<br> raised the front end using a floor jack under the front crossmember.<br> <br> Jay </font></blockquote><br> <div>_______________________________________________</div> <div>Derek Drew </div> <div>CEO & Co-Founder </div> <div><a href="http://www.consumersearch.com/" EUDORA=AUTOURL>http://www.ConsumerSearch.com/</a> </div> <div>New York, NY </div> <div>===========================</div> <div>"Best Expert Review Site" </div> <div>for product reviews on the Internet </div> <div>Jan. 2001, PC World Magazine</div> <div>==========================</div> <div>derekdrew@rcn.com</div> <div>212-580-6486 </div> <br> Alternate numbers for the industrious phone caller that wants to try every avenue: 212-580-6486 (best), 917-848-6425 (cell); 202-966-7907 (Work), 212-580-4459 (Home), 202-966-0938 (Home), 978-359-8533 (fax [efax]), 212-269-3188 (New York Seaport office). </html> |
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