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Date:         Sun, 24 Jul 2005 14:50:52 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: heads up on  vanagon jack
Comments: To: gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20050724192825.35097.qmail@web32902.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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On 7/24/05 1:28 PM, "gary hradek" <hradek@YAHOO.COM> wrote:


> The screw type jack in the vanagon seems like it
> should be dependable but mine failed and the van
> dropped.   What happened is that the jack screw
> stripped at the weakest point.   You should get some
> warning.   The jack will seem tight when you jack
> upwards.   It can drop at anytime.   gary
> 
Can be said about any screw or ratchet or hydraulic jack.  All will fail and
jack stands are highly recommended. Fortunately hydraulics donšt usually
crash down.  Normally bleed down or refuse to go any higher.


jimt
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