near mishap w/ jacks - setup jackstands

[Greg Galinsky]

The key is also to have jack stands with a wide base so that the motion from
falling from the jack; or even if it is directly on jack stands; does not
cause them to tip over.
I can speak from experience; 20 years ago I was installing a clutch in a
Vette(not mine) and was pushing the trans back in and the force caused the
stands to rock and tip over.  I got pinned under there for a while but was
able to get out after only a few broke items.

Get the most stable; largest bases that you can on jack stands.

After that I installed a lift and feel much better. My Audis seem to live on
the hoist.
Greg
90 90Q
90 80Q
90 80
88 90Q
88 80Q
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard J. Andrews" <tech at flashmail.com>
To: "ed armstrong" <edshred2000 at yahoo.com>
Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, March 29, 2002 2:55 PM
Subject: Re: near mishap w/ jacks - setup jackstands


> yes jacks are dangerous you always want a jackstand under the car even if
> just for reassurance that if the
> jack fails you will not be crushed.
>
> cheers!
> -rich
> '86 4kq (and many hours under the car)
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