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asymetrx

Sun Mar 24 2013 00:43:08 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Jacks can fail. Be a real man and use jack stands. 3 ton capacity for $30/pair. There's no excuse.

Racing Sam

Sun Mar 24 2013 01:44:36 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

.. or Model A Ford rear axle housing. No adjustment mechanism to fail. But then again, no adjustment.

Sun Mar 24 2013 18:01:47 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

You're taking some risks with wood blocks Heavyfoot. Wood can split, or fail in other ways leaving you with a 2 ton car on your face. I'd say $30 is a good insurance policy against this

Heavyfoot

Sun Mar 24 2013 14:48:22 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

I always use wood blocks as a backup when I'm under the car.

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