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Dec 28, 2005 | 11:05 PM

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mxs

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RE: Jackstand size?

ok thanks trickyvick! I've put my car up on (borrowed) stands many times, just want to make sure that the ones I OWN are the right size. And I usually put the jack up on as much plywood as I can fit under there.

Dec 29, 2005 | 09:32 PM

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glad I could be of service.....anytime

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Dec 30, 2005 | 04:16 PM

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RE: Jackstand size?

I exchanged the 13 1/2" stands for the 11"s.

Dec 30, 2005 | 07:09 PM

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I exchanged the 13 1/2" stands for the 11"s.

It is always easier to make a short one taller (wood blocks) than to make a tall one shorter (hacksaw [sm=nothatway.gif])

Dec 31, 2005 | 01:07 AM

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I exchanged the 13 1/2" stands for the 11"s.

Prolly a good idea. The ones you had JUST fit (with a tug on the fender) with the jack you had.

You can always extend them to be higher up right?

Dec 31, 2005 | 01:37 AM

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def a good idea that you got the smaller ones. and im not a fan of car ramps cause my cars lowered so the bumper doesnt clear the stands. plus i would be afraid of driving off the stands

Dec 31, 2005 | 08:58 AM

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It is always easier to make a short one taller (wood blocks) than to make a tall one shorter (hacksaw [sm=nothatway.gif])

And it's easier to undo! And fortunately I have a garage full of plywood.

Also, btw: ramps would make it hard to take the wheels off!

Dec 31, 2005 | 09:13 AM

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It is always easier to make a short one taller (wood blocks) than to make a tall one shorter (hacksaw [sm=nothatway.gif])

And it's easier to undo! And fortunately I have a garage full of plywood.

Also, btw: ramps would make it hard to take the wheels off!

true....but 90% of the time when I am working under the car...the wheels are on...and I always feel more comfortable if they are making contact with the ground (or the ramps)