We've put in a used Hemi for about $8000. $12k must be a new crate factory Hemi.
Car fell off of jack... Don't do this....
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Well, two years ago, a friend of mine spent over $10K in engine repairs on a 2004 Ford F250 with the 6.0L. Truck only had about 75,000 miles on it so that was probably why. I personally wouldn't have.
Getting back to "car fell off jack", this incident is a good reminder on using the proper equipment and manufacturer jacking locations, including the use of notched, high-durometer rubber blocks for jacking up on the uni-body seams:
Using a Pittsburgh hydraulic jack to lift your Lexus Wow...
Using a Pittsburgh hydraulic jack to lift your Lexus Wow...
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I use one on both my RX350 and LX570 along with my Tundra
I wish I knew why so many DIY guys operate in the realm of "good enough" when it comes to using proper equipment.
Big chunk out of the concrete where the jack was...... The guy was just cranking away. Jacks need to roll while jacking.
Looks like if he drove into the garage at an angle, to get the car over some decent concrete he would have maybe been OK.
Looks like if he drove into the garage at an angle, to get the car over some decent concrete he would have maybe been OK.
I always use a rubber pad made for floor jacks, it pads and prevents slips.
And yes huge PITA jacking up a gen3 crv, not fun at all and getting jack stands and wood safety blocks set etc.
Very lucky no damaged cases, housings, you etc.
And never trust just jack stands if going under those tons, wood blocks are your friend.
And yes huge PITA jacking up a gen3 crv, not fun at all and getting jack stands and wood safety blocks set etc.
Very lucky no damaged cases, housings, you etc.
And never trust just jack stands if going under those tons, wood blocks are your friend.
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I got the combo bottle jack/jack stand. Used it recently for the first time. The top is a bit of a cradle like a jack stand. I like the design.
Started at the beginning of this thread then realized it is 3 years old.
I suppose it is a good reminder to ALWAYS remain diligent to utilize safe practices and refrain from hurried corner cutting, especially when tired and frustrated (one of my faults).
I suppose it is a good reminder to ALWAYS remain diligent to utilize safe practices and refrain from hurried corner cutting, especially when tired and frustrated (one of my faults).
Chalk your wheels folks, even if the car is on level ground. Sometimes the floor jack doesn’t want to move when lifting and instead will start tilting, and it’s easy to miss this, especially when you’re focused on something else.
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