Re: Lift it up question SAFELY

[jtrealty@xxxx]

The reason you were able to move one of the jackstands is that the 
Delorean has a VERY stiff frame. If you are not on level ground you 
might only be supporting the car at 3 points! As always double check 
the car before you go under. If you are really paranoid also keep the 
hydralic floor jack under it as back-up. I don't think supporting the 
cat at the sway bar bushings is a good idea, it is the crumple zone, a 
better place is either under the lower control arms or the frame to 
either side of center just in front of the fuel tank.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Walter" <Whalt@xxxx> wrote:
> For my 2 cents and a slight scare:
> 
> I picked up the front of my DeLorean using a floor jack with a wood 
block
> for padding. I sat the car down on a pair of heavy duty jack 
stands, both
> adjusted to the same height. They were supporting the car on the 
clamps
> that hold the sway bar bushings. I push the car slightly as usual 
to make
> sure everything was solid, and it appeared to be. I crawl under the 
car
> with a mechanics creeper and knock one of the jack stands loose. I 
thought,
> "What the @#$%!"
> 
> Anyone have any explanations? Otherwise, the car seemed solidly 
supported