Date:         Thu, 2 Sep 2021 19:51:05 -0600
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Where to place my jack?
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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                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