Date:         Thu, 2 Sep 2021 22:37:22 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Where to place my jack?
Comments: To: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <901825F7-E7B3-4DA8-8017-50B64D05CB1E@comcast.net>
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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