Front IFS X-Member for jack stands?
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Front IFS X-Member for jack stands?
Is the front IFS crossmember strong enough for jack stand use? I installed my LC coils today and moving onto the BJ spacers, but dont have the super tall jack stands needed. Was planning on jacking from the LCA and throwing the stands under the crossmember going across between the LCA's, but wanted to check first.
(I did a search, it seems this question goes both ways and the answers are 4-5 years old.. wondering if theres been a change in opinion on this)
(I did a search, it seems this question goes both ways and the answers are 4-5 years old.. wondering if theres been a change in opinion on this)
Last edited by FullOutPwr; 11-15-2011 at 01:12 PM.
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I've always see the method of choice for holding up cars after the rims have been jacked in California has been cinder blocks
Use common sense, but most cinder blocks these days are made out of 5000psi concrete. It will take a lot to crush those things.
Use common sense, but most cinder blocks these days are made out of 5000psi concrete. It will take a lot to crush those things.
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4x4's are fine, DO NOT use cinder blocks. I use 4x4's as well because my little dinky 2-ton jack is too short to lift my tires if I have to place it on the frame. lol.
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My jack stands are tall enough (but are almost as old as I am.) I was hoping HF would have their Jackstands on sale for Black Friday but they don't.
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I have heard nothing but good things about those jackstands. So looking forward to picking up a set. Half the time I feel safer just keeping the thing on the jack and not using my stands.
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...and don't forget, the front is where all the weight is!
What you might get away with out back (umm, cinderblocks, but loaded correctly!) will probably fail tragically on you, and leave you with an engine in your face.....
Back it up with the spare underneath, or another safety....we want to hear how the job went, not that you're squashed!!
What you might get away with out back (umm, cinderblocks, but loaded correctly!) will probably fail tragically on you, and leave you with an engine in your face.....
Back it up with the spare underneath, or another safety....we want to hear how the job went, not that you're squashed!!
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