07-27-2008, 01:52 PM
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Beam Me Up Scottie
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Squantum (part of Quincy),
MA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF1049 Titanium w/black stripes, 351W with Trick Flow Heads, Tremec 3550
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MaSnaka
I always use jack stands under the car when elevated just in case the jack lets go.
John
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Absolutely. I had a good friend get stuck under his 55 Chevy for almost 5 hours when the jack he was using blew an o-ring. It's amazing that he was not killed.
Also, leaving a lot of weight on a jack while it is elevated wears out the jack faster.
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