Fw: [DML] Re: OEM tire jack

["Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxx>]

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From: "doctor who" <ohwrd@xxxx>
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Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 7:02 PM
Subject: Re: [DML] Re: OEM tire jack


> I reccomend cutting a circular piece of 3/4" ply and putting it under the
> spare tire. I have one under the spare in each of my cars in case I have
to
> change a flat on a soft shoulder. (previous soft shoulder experience.) I
> have mine pretapped with holes so I can attach the jack to the stabilizer
> wood with a eye bolt and wing nut. It's not rated to hold the jack up
> totally but it's better then nothing.
>
> my .02 worth
> cheers,
> dr c.
>
> From: dherv10@xxxx
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> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Re: OEM tire jack
> Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 00:20:26 -0000
>
> Claude, The oem jack seems to be adequate for the emergency changes,
> but that's about it. Never trust getting under the car with it.
> You might even want to carry around a couple of 1x4x12" for a better
> footing incase your ever on the side of the road in soft ground. This
> has happened to me and I couldn't jack up the car.
> John Hervey
>
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