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Date:         Mon, 26 Nov 2001 14:26:35 -0600
Reply-To:     Marshall <mjruskin@HOME.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Marshall <mjruskin@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: Raising Westy using double VW Jacks
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I have used just one jack to raise the van on one side, and install the stand. Then raised the other side and install the jackstand there.

Worked great. Didn't take long for my foot to heal at all.

Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: Derek Drew To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 02:21 PM Subject: Re: Raising Westy using double VW Jacks

I have used both factory jacks at once, one on either side of the vehicle.

I was thrilled that you could do this.

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.

At 02:49 PM 11/26/2001 -0500, you wrote:

I have honestly never used the VW jack in 15+ years of Vanagoning--can't recall a flat tire on the road. I still have the original spare that came with my brand new '86. I would guess you could raise one side and put it on a jack stand and then raise the other--if the ground is level. I have raised the front end using a floor jack under the front crossmember.

Jay

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