Death of guy working on car in Nevada might have been from California earthquake

[DGXR]

I always slide the wheels underneath, leave the hydraulic jack in place, or use some other type of backup system when getting under my vehicles. Horrific thoughts ensue...

 

[Wolf359]

Originally Posted by Donald
If you are really worried about a vehicle falling off a jack stand during an earthquake you should just move to the east coast. Problem solved.


Except that they say the east coast is also overdue for an earthquake.

But yes, never use a bumper jack and I always use a floor jack and then a jack stand

 

[meep]

x2 on sliding a wheel beneath it if applicable.