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On Jul 13, 4:04 pm, Ignoramus23641ignoramus23...@NOSPAM.
23641.invalid wrote:
Would it be safe to work under a jacked vehicle, if I use a mechanical
jack like this:

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...UboR9xO3bjAhN7...

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The old advice is correct, NEVER work under a vehicle supported just
by a jack. Seals fail on hydraulics, mechaincal ones can twist or
tip. HF has jackstands so cheap, it's foolish not to have a pair or
two. I've personally had a car roll on me supported just by a jack, I
rolled out just before it came down or I would have been squished.
Jack it up, stick the jackstand under it and set it down on that.
Either that or get some heavy duty ramps. Have a set of those, too.
If you're working on the rear and want to jack that up, block the
fronts with wheel chocks. All this stuff costs peanuts compared with
what COULD happen if the thing rolls while you're under there.

I've been using a pair of these for the last few years:
http://www.raceramps.com/race-ramps-56.aspx

They are the cat's pajamas. Very strong and lightweight.

--Winston