Why you should use Jack stands

j.arnaldo · 11-01-2009, 08:00 AM

So true, Equi'! I served in the Air Force and, when using the Base Hobby Shop, I met the attendant there, a friendly and, above all, knowledgeable Panamanian guy who really put me up-to-date on those issues. Two of the most important things I learned while in the military were, "Do It Right The First Time!", and "Safety First!" Signs were all over the place on every Base where I was stationed. I guess they sank deep into my psyche, dude! I'm glad no harm came to you, man.

cptspeed · 11-01-2009, 10:18 AM

I have an old factory jack for lifting the z, a much better backup than hydraulic.

Modshack · 11-01-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

time to buy a better hydraulic too... lol

modshack wanting to show off his lift....

Yeah...I have one of those $20 jacks too...but I only use it for positioning suspension pieces and other non-critical applications where I need to support and align something. Your best bet for occasional under-chassis work are ramps.

While I've never dropped a car off a lift (like the Car Talk guys

) I am always super cautious when using mine...

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11-01-2009, 08:00 AM	#16 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	So true, Equi'! I served in the Air Force and, when using the Base Hobby Shop, I met the attendant there, a friendly and, above all, knowledgeable Panamanian guy who really put me up-to-date on those issues. Two of the most important things I learned while in the military were, "Do It Right The First Time!", and "Safety First!" Signs were all over the place on every Base where I was stationed. I guess they sank deep into my psyche, dude! I'm glad no harm came to you, man.

11-01-2009, 10:18 AM	#17 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	I have an old factory jack for lifting the z, a much better backup than hydraulic.