Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2021 21:22:51 -0600
Reply-To: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Where to place my jack?
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Eric
I am truly amazed @ the stuff You do & “See” without Visual Help. I Think about it a lot &
really don’t think I could do it ~ So if You are doing this solo & the Ramps are then not an option,
using the HF Spreader as DH describes will likely be Your best bet ~ As I stated, the addition of
an additional 2x8 to get the wheels up quick is almost always My choice ~ I have never jacked via
the described Cross Member up front or the Mustache Bar in the back as I most always seem to be
interested in getting the wheels up quick if the ramps don’t get Me what I need so I go for jacking
the suspension instead of the Frame ~
> On 2 Sep , 2021, at 8:37 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>
> I’ve got the HF jack and spreader. I just really wish I had a coach to show me for sure where it goes.
>
> In the rear is the engine carrier the same as the mustache bar? And just put the jack pads on that?
>
> On the front just behind the tire holder, I need to look at that. I didn’t think that looked strong enough. I’ll check again tomorrow.
>
> Ramps, the ones that are metal and a slight bump to keep them from going over scare me. I never get it just right and have to try several scary times. Also, I don’t like starting the van for the short runs.
> So, carrier bar in rear? Frame support in front.
>
> Once I’m sure of the placement this will work well for me.
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
> Eric
>
>
>> On Sep 2, 2021, at 9:51 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> If all that is needed is to get the Van in the air to do work on It,, My weapon of choice is
>>
>> always Ramps (Quick, Easy,Safe). Then if You need to get a Wheel or Wheels off the ground go
>>
>> for a jack to do that & because the Van is already Up it is much easier to position the jack where
>>
>> it will do the most good ~ I also use the HF Steel Floor Jack Cross Beam that DH suggests >
>>
>> https://www.harborfreight.com/steel-floor-jack-cross-beam-64051.html
>>
>> to get both Wheels off the Ramps if needed but I Add a 2x8 that is long enough to span to
>>
>> under both steering knuckles so the Wheels will come up quick without needing to lift high
>>
>> enough to surpass suspension droop ~
>>
>>
>>
>>> On 2 Sep , 2021, at 9:56 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi folks,
>>>
>>> I have a floor jack that has the splitter with two pads.
>>>
>>> I would like to be able to use it to raise the front of the van so both wheels come up.
>>>
>>> Can someone describe the safe place to put the pads?
>>>
>>> I won’t be going under the van unless I also use jack stands. I just want to be able to raise it up for some projects.
>>>
>>> Also need a similar description for the rear to safely raise it up.
>>>
>>> Help appreciated.
>>>
>>> Eric Caron
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