Date:         Thu, 13 May 2004 06:58:42 EDT
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From:         George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Jack/jack stand locations??
Comments: To: doug.alcock@HEWITT.COM
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In a message dated 5/12/04 12:20:34 PM, doug.alcock@HEWITT.COM writes:

<< Where are the best places to put the jack and then the stand for raising
both
the fron and the back of my 84 Westy??? >>

Doug,

Jack, front - Under the control arm as close to the wheel as possible; a
softener (small piece of wood) between the jack and the point of contact on the
suspension member is a nice touch.

Jack, rear - Under the trailing arm directly beneath the axle and as close to
the wheel as possible.

Stands - Under the jacking point receivers.

Unless you have some experience with rigging, it is most prudent to lift the
van on a hard, level surface.  Once the car is elevated, push on it hard in
all directions to make certain that it is well planted and has NO tendency to
roll, tip or slide off of its supports.  Before I climb under a lifted car, I
have the habit of placing some manner of redundant support which is tight to the
car, but not taking any load, in a central location.  A shadetree mechanic
has do his own safety engineering.  Be careful.

George