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Old 03-10-2010, 04:37 PM   #7
Stingr69
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Originally Posted by jrcase View Post
OK, those are good ideas. Thanks.

By the way, I went to Walmart and bought a floor jack and two jack stands to lift it level with the front while on the ramps. Is it ok to lift the rear up by the differential just long enough to place the jack stands? I have seen car shops do it but was not sure if it is ok or not.
NOT SAFE! - Jack stands on 4 corners is best. Some ramps will be more dangerous than others but if you can do the 4 jack stands you will be safer.

Think about the ramps and stands - the car wants to roll down the ramp and the stands could slip or tip. I would not chance it.

-Mark.
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