Jere, The answer to your question is an easy one, but I think you are asking the wrong question. It is by far EASIER to put the van on ramps. Unfortunately finding a quality set of heavy-duty ramps that will be safe to use while you are working on the van is very difficult. Most of the ramps I have seen are stamped steel and not properly supported, engineered, or manufactured for safe use. It is more trouble to use a good set of quality stands. You have to spend time jacking up the van and setting the stands. However, it is much easier to find high quality stands that are safe to use while you are under the van. Remember, the cheapest solution is probably not the best. Spend what you need to to insure that you get equipment that will be safe. Protect yourself. Cheers, Bruce motorbruce motorbruce@hotmail.com
>From: Jere Hawn <jghawn@EARTHLINK.NET> >Reply-To: Jere Hawn <jghawn@EARTHLINK.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Stands or ramps? >Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 18:37:12 -0800 > >Hi all, > >From the vast experience of the list: when replacing the heads which is >easiest putting the van on ramps or jack stands? > >TIA > >Jere |
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