Car Fell From Jack
08-01-2007, 09:01 PM
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Car Fell From Jack Well I was jackign the car up to replace the panhard bar and the lcas today and obviously from the title all did not go as planned. When I was lowering the car onto the jack stands the jack went from slowly lowering to just a flat drop. The car fell about 1/4" onto the jack stands. The stands were positioned under the frame not under and axel or anything. The doors still open and shut normally, doesnt seem to be any damage to that part of the frame, windows seal well, and I didnt notice any differences during driving. Could I have done anything besides just scaring the **** out of myself?
08-01-2007, 09:09 PM
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Falling 1/4" isn't going to hurt anything. Friend of mine had his thumbnail smashed while lowering his car onto jack stands - wasn't pretty. Being scared makes you safe.
08-01-2007, 09:18 PM
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Haha yeah it wasnt much, but I was under the rear of the car jacking it up from the diff so it was pretty damn scary to hear the car crash down on the stands. I agree though that frear makes you safer. Im definitely goign to be more careful tomorrow when I put it up again.
08-01-2007, 09:57 PM
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Hell yeah, I use two jacks and two stands when maitnance/modding. I have fears of the car dropping on me and not only getting crushed but also getting burned by my headers......that would suck.
08-02-2007, 08:17 AM
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on my old car I was just using a cheap car jack to change a tire and do brakes, didn't have jack stands, was a dumb teen at the time and decided to try. It buckled, failed and the car "fell" with the rotor missing my foot by a only a few inches...
Needless to say that with what little money I had, I bought a proper jack and jack stand kit after that.
Needless to say that with what little money I had, I bought a proper jack and jack stand kit after that.
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08-02-2007, 10:01 AM
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thats scary ****. I always am reluctant to get under the car even with the jackstands because of the numerous stories i have heard. nonetheless, keep it safe bro
08-02-2007, 11:12 AM
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I have 2 sets of rhino ramps(the 12,000lbs ones) that I put the car on when im doing anything but suspension work. Even then I usually put them under the tires as a safety measure in addition to the jackstands(if the tires are on that is).
One time durring a clutch job I was being stupid and forgot that my buddies car was lower than mine, well on mine I can crawl under the car with the car on the ramps and go completely under it on my back. I was on a creeper this time and forgot and I was under the car and it was lifted off the ramps for some reason and i told him to just go ahead and lower the car on the ramp with me under it. He did slowly thank god and I was able to gasp out stop as it was beginning to crush my ribcage... never again. lol.
One time durring a clutch job I was being stupid and forgot that my buddies car was lower than mine, well on mine I can crawl under the car with the car on the ramps and go completely under it on my back. I was on a creeper this time and forgot and I was under the car and it was lifted off the ramps for some reason and i told him to just go ahead and lower the car on the ramp with me under it. He did slowly thank god and I was able to gasp out stop as it was beginning to crush my ribcage... never again. lol.
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Originally Posted by WS6.Jay
I have 2 sets of rhino ramps(the 12,000lbs ones) that I put the car on when im doing anything but suspension work. Even then I usually put them under the tires as a safety measure in addition to the jackstands(if the tires are on that is).
One time durring a clutch job I was being stupid and forgot that my buddies car was lower than mine, well on mine I can crawl under the car with the car on the ramps and go completely under it on my back. I was on a creeper this time and forgot and I was under the car and it was lifted off the ramps for some reason and i told him to just go ahead and lower the car on the ramp with me under it. He did slowly thank god and I was able to gasp out stop as it was beginning to crush my ribcage... never again. lol.
One time durring a clutch job I was being stupid and forgot that my buddies car was lower than mine, well on mine I can crawl under the car with the car on the ramps and go completely under it on my back. I was on a creeper this time and forgot and I was under the car and it was lifted off the ramps for some reason and i told him to just go ahead and lower the car on the ramp with me under it. He did slowly thank god and I was able to gasp out stop as it was beginning to crush my ribcage... never again. lol.
08-02-2007, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by WS6.Jay
I have 2 sets of rhino ramps(the 12,000lbs ones) that I put the car on when im doing anything but suspension work. Even then I usually put them under the tires as a safety measure in addition to the jackstands(if the tires are on that is).
One time durring a clutch job I was being stupid and forgot that my buddies car was lower than mine, well on mine I can crawl under the car with the car on the ramps and go completely under it on my back. I was on a creeper this time and forgot and I was under the car and it was lifted off the ramps for some reason and i told him to just go ahead and lower the car on the ramp with me under it. He did slowly thank god and I was able to gasp out stop as it was beginning to crush my ribcage... never again. lol.
One time durring a clutch job I was being stupid and forgot that my buddies car was lower than mine, well on mine I can crawl under the car with the car on the ramps and go completely under it on my back. I was on a creeper this time and forgot and I was under the car and it was lifted off the ramps for some reason and i told him to just go ahead and lower the car on the ramp with me under it. He did slowly thank god and I was able to gasp out stop as it was beginning to crush my ribcage... never again. lol.
08-05-2007, 04:00 AM
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I've always been careful about getting under the car. even if I'm not under it I'll use stands for simple work. but I was jacking it using the the factory jack to change my fuel pump. halfway up it toppled over, destroyed the jack and put a huge dent into my driver side rocker panel. I've never been so pissed in my life. That night I went out and bought a nice, expensive jack, best one I could find in the stores lol.
08-06-2007, 06:11 PM
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i used my 4 ton craftsman floor jack and it bent the pinch welds? what gives? how are you guys jacking that it doesn't damage anything? thanks for any input i reall y look like a newb now, LOL!
08-06-2007, 07:12 PM
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My mechanic told me that a buddy of his died when he jacked up his car with his wheel jacks while installing an exhaust...car fell on top of him when the jacks snapped or sumthin...i didnt really push for details...but yeah, I'm buying like four 4ton jackstands if i need to lift my car off the ground for an extended period of time.