 Car on 4 JackStands, How long? |
 Jan 5, 2006 - 6:49 PM
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I'm overhauling my car. I was wondering if any of you guys knew of a way to support the car for a long period of time. I was thinking 4 Jackstands, but I'm not sure if this is right for the frame or not.
I need to remove the wheels and suspenion for a long period of time. Whats the best way to support the car till everything is installed ? Thanks, DEF --------------------  I will return one day. |
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Jan 5, 2006 - 6:56 PM
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jackstands will be fine, jeff.
especially if the suspension is gonna be out -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Jan 5, 2006 - 7:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
jeff i'm up on 4 jack stands
just put them on the knotches where you would your normal scissor jack and you'll be fine! (i started by putting the back up first then doing the front ) |
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Jan 5, 2006 - 7:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Webster Ma. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
haha yeah. i used 6 jacks. two where just incase it falls on me
 but yeah youll be fine. (what are u doing  )
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Jan 5, 2006 - 7:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 6, '03 From huntingdon tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
yeeeahhh.... what could possibly be doing you tricky monkey.... tein coilovers? EDFC? >>>??
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Jan 5, 2006 - 8:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Kansas City Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Mine's been on 4 stands for a long period of time before also. What are you up to?
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Jan 5, 2006 - 8:28 PM
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my celica sat for about 4 months cause i sold my rims and didn't have anything to put back on it.
lol -------------------- Jared Harwell
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Jan 5, 2006 - 8:37 PM
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3sgteRC-4?
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Jan 5, 2006 - 10:55 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
You'll be fine, just make sure that you get yourself a hydralic jack that you can support the frame up with just in case when you go down and get dirty underneath. I never trust the jackstands when im under it. I always make sure that I have something when I need to make a clean escape if the car ever falls....
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Jan 5, 2006 - 11:27 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yea like everyone else said you'll be just fine.... but don't put the stands where you put the sessior jack ...
place the stand on the resting point... that where the control arm meet that fram ... and if your going to remover the controal arms you can put them at the front edge of the frame .. if you luck under the car it should have X's where you can place the car on stands -------------------- |
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Jan 6, 2006 - 12:12 AM
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Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
Thanks for the help guys.
You'll see what I'm up to in a few months. Car should be rolling before May. Thanks DEF -------------------- I will return one day. |
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Jan 6, 2006 - 12:34 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 6, '03 From huntingdon tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
GRRRR... i hate the suspense
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Jan 6, 2006 - 12:44 AM
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i smell an AWD project...
whatever ur doing g'luck to yah jeff bboy --------------------  ..(formerly daily driven) 3S-GTE powered celica currently set @ 12psi.. |
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Jan 6, 2006 - 11:39 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Anaheim, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
my wrx was up on jackstands for 3 weeks when i was doing the tranny swap
it doesnt hurt anything as long as they are in the right place -------------------- 1994 Celica GT4 WRC Edition
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Jan 6, 2006 - 11:59 AM
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Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
Thanks for the replys. I'm looking at about 2-3 months in the air.
DEF -------------------- I will return one day. |
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Jan 6, 2006 - 2:03 PM
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QUOTE(celi_gt_racer @ Jan 5, 2006 - 7:56 PM) [snapback]375019[/snapback] yeeeahhh.... what could possibly be doing you tricky monkey.... tein coilovers? EDFC? >>>?? haha you called him a tricky monkey, omg idk why but that made me laugh for a good 30 seconds. ahhh monkey... haha. Jeff is very very sneaky sir. -------------------- Buy my Celica $2,500 - http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=76562&st=0
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Jan 6, 2006 - 4:36 PM
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I sorry, I'm very very sneaky sir... Good movie...
Make sure they are on the frame and not the body's pinch points, cause that would be baaaad (ha the sheep noise makes me laugh) -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Jan 6, 2006 - 5:04 PM
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Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
You guys are nuts
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Jan 6, 2006 - 7:38 PM
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yeahhhh but u <3 us Mr. RC King!
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Jan 6, 2006 - 7:40 PM
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Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
True True, you people rock my socks.
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