I always use my vehicle jack that was supplied with the van - stock item - and have found it fully adequate for most jacking operations, when coupled with a 2X8X12 block of wood.. Sometimes I might use a 4 inch thick piece of wood for the jack to rest on. I prefer to use the supplied jack because the jack points are the bet place to lift the vehicle without damage, and the jack works well. I leave the jack in place as backup support for the jack stands. I never, ever, get my van off the gound without that double support. The risk simply is not worth it. I have found that for the most part the standard vehicle jack, along with jack stands, when in position in relation to jacking points, provide sufficient clearance for most maintenance operations under and arround the vehicle. This is not to say that there may be times when another arrangement might be desirable. I just detest have the bulkiness of a hydraulic jack in my way everytime I turn around., even though they are handy and quick at times. I agree........."Never, ever put a jack or jackstand against sheetmetal!!! Be sure you have them placed against a structural frame member."" My $0.02. Works for me. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
Kevin wrote: >If you look in about a foot past the Jack points and a little before or aft >you will see some frame that's where I have always put mine works good and >if you have good stands it's not going anywhere. Never put them on just >sheetmetal. >Be Safe, >Kevin >87 Westy > > > |
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