Not exactly so, I've been there twice already due to virus related heart problems. Modern medical technology can "cheat death" rather effectively in some cases. And, yes, it sucked.Also, remember we only die once! When and how is the question.
didn't what?no you didn't
I was 15 when I started climbing a ladder in construction work. I was going up to a 2 story roof. I was petrified. Co- workers nicknamed me "Nose Bleed Reid". 12 years later I was a chimney sweep cleaning chimneys on 3 story Victorians.I couldn't imagine falling off a ladder until it happened to me. I was on a step ladder and pretty high up, pruning a tree. Suddenly the whole thing went sideways (I must have leaned too far) and I ended up hanging off the tree. I was fine but the step ladder got bent a little.
Nowadays I have someone hold the ladder, or I tie it down if I'm going to be up there a while.
Like " Hold my beer , watch this "Many "accidents" involve alcohol..........be careful.
use only 2 jackstands loldidn't what?
I used three. Probably missed the left front one.use only 2 jackstands lol
hahaI used three. Probably missed the left front one.
I like how the single one in the back is one of the recalled HF ones!Psychiatrists to be exact. And I hope this jack stand picture doesn't make you freek.
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Nope, it's an AC Delco.I like how the single one in the back is one of the recalled HF ones!
Me too. I made a set of wood stepped ramps from 2X8's probably 20 years ago. They are heavy (I don't even pick them up anymore, I just slide them around on the garage floor with my feet) but there is no way physically for them to collapse. Just chock the rear wheels or apply the parking brake so it can't roll off the ramps.Good thread, healthy comments. I learned a thing here on bitog which has been a big favorite - homemade ramps using solid 2x6 or 2x8 lumber. Due to user error (unstable surface) I was under a vehicle when a ramp folded up. Fortunately I wasn’t totally under and could roll my shoulder out as it came down, and with the wheels on it didn’t come down far. Ive never trusted ramps since then. But I don’t care for jack stands either, and if a wheel comes off, it goes down there with me. The solid ramps have been a game changer however. i right-sized them for my use, only 3 planks tall, so they aren’t too cumbersome, but just right for getting the oil out of the sedans still here. Thank you bitog for a great idea.
Yep, wooden ramps the best.Me too. I made a set of wood stepped ramps from 2X8's probably 20 years ago. They are heavy (I don't even pick them up anymore, I just slide them around on the garage floor with my feet) but there is no way physically for them to collapse. Just chock the rear wheels or apply the parking brake so it can't roll off the ramps.
Okay, let's figure it out. Let's assume the vehicle is 18" (1.5') above the ground. Let's assume the failed jack-stand gives no warning.How quick is "real quick", and what makes you think you're quicker than a failing jack stand?
I have the same fear of jackstands. That’s why I put a lift in my garage, and have it bolted to the floor in all 4 corners. It’s not moving at all.I avoid getting under a car except for something "real quick," it's an unreasonable fear I think. If there are statistics about "accidents" of this type, they will surely prove how safe it is to get under a car if you have jack stands or a properly installed lift system.
Even so, I won't do it. It's an irrational fear but I just don't feel comfortable, it's part of my primitive limbic system up in the noggin'. No amount of reason or fact will fully conquer this fear.
It's a good thing I'm not a mechanic and can never be one.
Of course, I have done oil changes on ramps but there's always this fear: what if the subframe, motor mounts holding the transmission and engine fails? What if whatever is holding the vehicle up should break? The coil springs can fail (I've never heard of it happening.)
If the car is on jack stands, what if that area is a sink hole? etc. etc. you get the idea.
I often joke about how long it takes a job to do in # of beer cans to complete.Many "accidents" involve alcohol..........be careful.