Re: Lift it up question

[jtrealty@xxxx]

The ramps that I have seen are made from stamped sheet metal and spot 
welded together. IMHO I wouldn't put a go-kart on them. They provide 
no lateral stability, and for some cars there is not enough clearance 
to the fenders so you might hit or move them before you even get up on 
them. You cannot see what is going on while driving up and as for 
putting the car down on them after you jack it up prevents you from 
working on the wheels. If you work under your car and you want to be 
safe go buy some GOOD jackstands and use them correctly. Properly 
positioned with the car up nice and high you can even remove the 
trans. Make sure the floor is smooth and LEVEL. Besides the usual 
dangers of working on the fuel system, lifting and working underneath 
the car is dangerous if not done carefully. When setting the car on 
jackstands be aware that if placed under suspension components the 
jackstands may tend to move so watch carefully as you let the weight 
of the car onto them. After putting on the jackstands a good test is 
to shake the car side to side and see how steady it really is. (Try 
THAT with your ramps if you dare!) There is no chance it could roll 
off of the jackstands unlike the ramps. I store my car in "hover" mode 
for the winter on jackstands and I can inspect and clean it easily 
when it's time to revive it.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, Les Huckins <jhuckins@xxxx> wrote:
> Going under the front end for the first time, I understand the 2x4,
> floor jack, theory, my question is when I get it up in the air can I 
use