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Dec 29, 2003 | 07:44 PM

mweldy

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This question is not really about headers. The instructions said I need to raise the car 36 inches. Do you think cement blocks instead of jack stands will be a safe solution.

Dec 29, 2003 | 07:55 PM

Ryan04Silverado

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Get the jack stands. To get it that high, you may want to look for the truck jack stands which allow you to get it to that height. Safety first!! Good luck.

Dec 29, 2003 | 09:12 PM

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This question is not really about headers. The instructions said I need to raise the car 36 inches. Do you think cement blocks instead of jack stands will be a safe solution.

most cement blocks will crumble (on your head) dont use them.
i used a floor jack and a chunk of a 6x6 underneath the plate on the k-member

Dec 29, 2003 | 09:15 PM

SMOKIN01TA

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oh yea and the back was on ramps.

Dec 31, 2003 | 10:01 AM

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Never use cinder/cement blocks, you might get away with it for awhile, but the car only needs to fall on you once! Smokin01's method sounds like the way to go.

Dec 31, 2003 | 10:07 AM

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Just get a good set of truck jack stands, you will probally use them other than this time. Do the safe thing man...you wouldnt want to hurt you or your car. Good Luck

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