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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 04:46 PM
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I'm super safe with mine. like the above, jackstands, a good jack, and a big block of wood just in case. Oh, and the wheel stops.

In most cases, If i'm working under my car, i'll go to the hobby shop on base and rent out a frame lift for $2.50 and hour (includes all tools).
Old Mar 25, 2003 | 06:03 PM
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Originally posted by cokinut
I'm super safe with mine. like the above, jackstands, a good jack, and a big block of wood just in case. Oh, and the wheel stops.

In most cases, If i'm working under my car, i'll go to the hobby shop on base and rent out a frame lift for $2.50 and hour (includes all tools).
thats where i did my radiator.
Old Mar 26, 2003 | 04:24 AM
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go to walmart and get some jackstands. you can get a pair of 2ton jackstands for about 10 bucks. you can also get a 2ton jack with wheel blocks for about 20 bucks. they're both made by Mack (the people that make the big ass trucks). good quality. saw them there the other day.
Old Mar 26, 2003 | 04:32 AM
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I've seen quite a few people not put the handbrake on when jacking up the front wheels of a FWD car and expect it not to roll...

Wheel chocks/jackstands.
Old Mar 26, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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Old Mar 28, 2003 | 12:28 PM
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dude com on just put some jack stands underneath it, i f u want u can put the wood blocks behind the back tires, but my car has been on jackstands all week, cause i was mounthin new studs, u will be ok!! u have a del sol??
Old Mar 28, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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Dude no offense but if you even have to ask how to jack up your car, my advice is not to fuck with it. Get someone that knows what they are doing!!!
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