40 to 60 mph test new axel,,on jack stands?
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40 to 60 mph test new axel,,on jack stands?
i have never started a car on jackstands,,let alone hit the gas pedal,,,,
I am installing a new axel soon, and was reading the write up on here about the install,,,when complete, the car is to be on the stands, ran to speeds of 40 to 60 mph, for about 10 minutes......
i know it all comes down to how well i have it secured, but is this safe to do? I will have to lower the car, and push it out of the garage and into my concrete driveway,,so IF something happens,,i'll have a second or two to react, and not just hit the floor and take off through the back of the garage...
Also,,I will be using 6 ton jackstands back on the rear area of my subframe connectors
Using a lift at this point is not an option as i have already blown up, and removed my ten bolt.
Any words of encouragment will be greatly appreciated.
I am installing a new axel soon, and was reading the write up on here about the install,,,when complete, the car is to be on the stands, ran to speeds of 40 to 60 mph, for about 10 minutes......
i know it all comes down to how well i have it secured, but is this safe to do? I will have to lower the car, and push it out of the garage and into my concrete driveway,,so IF something happens,,i'll have a second or two to react, and not just hit the floor and take off through the back of the garage...
Also,,I will be using 6 ton jackstands back on the rear area of my subframe connectors
Using a lift at this point is not an option as i have already blown up, and removed my ten bolt.
Any words of encouragment will be greatly appreciated.
Last edited by Bad Blue WS6; 06-12-2008 at 06:28 PM.
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No biggie, just put jackstands under the axle tubes. It doesn't take much throttle to get to those speeds with no load, so if the unthinkable were to happen and the jackstands fail, you won't move very far forward. I've run vehicles up to 90mph on jackstands to troubleshoot driveline vibrations. Just be smart & careful.