Jacking it up!

[Michael_]

This is me jacking the charger up for the very first time earlier this day.
Not only that, its actually me jacking up a car for the very first time! (Except for with a little jack to change tires)
The jack was brand new before today.

I really prefer working with a lift or service pit (Which i do not have access to right now, unfortunately) instead of moving around on this kind of dirt floor.

But it worked, together with my dad and smoke machine i found out exactly where my exhaust leak is at!

 

[RemCharger]

Glad to see the jack stands!

 

[Budnicks]

you came out alive

good start
everyone's a virgin the 1st time

have fun, good luck

 

[barbee6043]

We call that "Redneck concrete"!! Been there, done it, still do it!!

 

[slimt]

On gravel , I always use 1” thick plywood under the stands and jack. So the legs and wheels dont sink in Plywood is cheap. A life or limbs are not.

 

[DeltaV]

This is me jacking the charger up for the very first time earlier this day.
Not only that, its actually me jacking up a car for the very first time! (Except for with a little jack to change tires)
The jack was brand new before today.

I really prefer working with a lift or service pit (Which i do not have access to right now, unfortunately) instead of moving around on this kind of dirt floor.

But it worked, together with my dad and smoke machine i found out exactly where my exhaust leak is at!

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Please chock your rear wheels.

 

[dla4567]

On gravel , I always use 1” thick plywood under the stands and jack. So the legs and wheels dont sink in Plywood is cheap. A life or limbs are not.

Last time I used a bumper jack (on dirt) I lost a finger.

 

[sam dupont]

You can get cardboard at bicycle shops and appliance stores. Four layers of cardboard is almost comfortable. I use it for messy jobs to make clean up easier.

The stands are a good idea, but spend some money in better ones. I recently added three big ones I found on CL for $25. Cut plywood pads for them to set on.

 

[Michael_]

It would be good if i can do it at my parents house next time which has this kind of floor:

 

[slimt]

Last time I used a bumper jack (on dirt) I lost a finger.

it does not take much. The simple things overlooked can bite hard. I lost a friend to that.

 

[MoparLeo]

A large piece of wood is still more stable than non grouted blocks that can move around. Especially the jack stands. Picture this, doing a pushup on just 3 fingers and then on the whole palm of your hand. See?
the weight is distributed across your whole hand instead of a couple of fingers.

 

[Ironbuilt]

When working on gravel, mostly on my Kenworth, I use hardwood blocks. I have 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8 hardwood "dunnage" that I use. The 8x8 blocks can easily handle my 21,000LB Kenworth tractor, and give me a sense of security when I am underneath.

 

[67 Coronet Conv]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on using some 2x4 wheel stands, like this?

 

[moparedtn]

Jack stands?
*scoffs* Now you're just showing off....

 

[eldubb440]

Last time I used a bumper jack (on dirt) I lost a finger.

not sure how I managed to keep all mine (so far)

 

[1STMP]

Trailer park dirt driveway, red ants, 100 deg
temps, big piece of cardboard, and poor as
a church mouse. It's in the blood.

 

[moparedtn]

I've told stories on these very pages of all my escapades with jacks - and in former times, no
accompanying stands - and the sometimes-occurring "adventures" that resulted.
Two conclusions to all of it:
1. I'm VERY lucky to not been seriously injured
2. God has a sense of humor and my dumb *** must amuse Him...