jacking the can and jack stands (specific question)
08-17-2009, 12:08 AM
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jacking the can and jack stands (specific question)
I did alot of research and didn't find much on my specific questions (couldve missed it). I'm painting my rims this week but am on i budget, so i can afford the paint and hopfully 4 jack stands, but i'm gonna have to work with the factory jack. So whats the best way to get my car on stands if im having to jack it up 4 times?
Only thing i could think of is lift front wheel at a time and put it on a stand, and then move on to the back. Any better ideas?
Only thing i could think of is lift front wheel at a time and put it on a stand, and then move on to the back. Any better ideas?
08-17-2009, 12:28 AM
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I did mine one side at a time, 2 days.
Could barely afford the paint.
Lifted front with scissor Jack, then placed jack stand, removed wheel then went to the back, did the same.
Only reason it took as long was I had to take my wheels apart, sand and polish the lips (Oxidized), and paint the face. Took about 4 hrs each day with two friends helping.
If you are willing to do a side at a time, you can do it that way.
OR... you might be better off just buying a regular jack, and 1 stand, lifting one side, place stand. Lift other side, and just leave it on the jack. Since you aren't working under the car, you will be fine.
Could barely afford the paint.
Lifted front with scissor Jack, then placed jack stand, removed wheel then went to the back, did the same.
Only reason it took as long was I had to take my wheels apart, sand and polish the lips (Oxidized), and paint the face. Took about 4 hrs each day with two friends helping.
If you are willing to do a side at a time, you can do it that way.
OR... you might be better off just buying a regular jack, and 1 stand, lifting one side, place stand. Lift other side, and just leave it on the jack. Since you aren't working under the car, you will be fine.
08-17-2009, 12:38 AM
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With the factory scissor jack you'll lift one wheel at a time.
Your owner's manual shows you the jacking points:
Attachment 144083
Your owner's manual shows you the jacking points:
Attachment 144083
not to mention its not a really "safe" way to hold your car in the air for extended periods of time.
Where did I say to keep the car lifted with the jack for an extended period of time?
08-17-2009, 01:56 PM
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^man I never even thought of that!....that's perfect....scratch the jack just get a few cases of beer with your buddies and ya'll will get ur beer muscles and just flip it over! haha
08-17-2009, 08:23 PM
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ok ran into a problem, dont have the $$$ for stands... but i have access to 4 different jacks (2 from mustangs, 1 from a buick rendevous, and 1 from my car)...seems like a bad idea to have the car lifted for a long period on 4 factory jacks...i think?
08-17-2009, 08:28 PM
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borrow them
home depot sells them for like $25 bucks. you don't have $50 lying around?
home depot sells them for like $25 bucks. you don't have $50 lying around?
08-17-2009, 08:29 PM
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http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...r5&R=100594516
you really should have a good pair of jack stands.
you really should have a good pair of jack stands.
08-17-2009, 08:37 PM
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im 19 and dont have a job yet in this city so no i dont have 50$ laying around
jon, good call on the regionals but theres only 3 people on the lafayette post lol. ill still hit them up
jon, good call on the regionals but theres only 3 people on the lafayette post lol. ill still hit them up
