TheUnsungWar Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Trying to remove my turbo and having to get under the car to remove the center exhaust (down pipe???). I have some jack stands but they are too big to safely install while using the stock jack. I noticed the frame right next to the jack location and was wondering if some nice wide blocks would be safe enough to install so I can get to the bolts on the bottom of the center exhaust pipe? Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 To jack up the front end, floor jack under the center front crossmember jacking point. Then jackstands under the factory jacking points. If you don't need to remove the wheels, ramps are preferable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveWaters Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Negative. ...Buy or borrow a floor jack. Support car with jack stands. Don’t risk your life to save a few bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickCawks Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 ^wise words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdmayne Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Wood blocks will hold, but be wary of size, shape, etc. In a pinch I've used an 8X8 chunk of treated wood to hold half a car. Be smart John Hancock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Wood blocks will hold, but be wary of size, shape, etc. In a pinch I've used an 8X8 chunk of treated wood to hold half a car. Be smartPretty sure if you look up "be smart" in some dictionaries, they define it as "to not support a car on pieces of wood." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 But don't get me wrong - saving the $40 that a pair of ramps cost is a worthy reason to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdmayne Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Pretty sure if you look up "be smart" in some dictionaries, they define it as "to not support a car on pieces of wood." I'm not referring to whatever 2x4 you can wedge under it. But a solid 8x8x12 chunk of treated wood is way more than stronger enough to support a corner of any passenger car I've ever owned. With proper placement, of course. John Hancock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUnsungWar Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 Thanks guys! I'll see if I can get some help to push it up my ramps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 There are a number of places that you can support the car. I normally place one of my floor jacks under that frame rail instead of the pinch point for the stock jack. Harbor Fright has a great selection of jacks and stands for good prices to keep you safe. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I was really hoping to see HammerDown's glory shot - 6 feet in the air on wood blocks. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Anything that can prevent you from getting injured is good. Just be aware that not all jack stands are alike. Here's an example of a bad one: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqvEA74-Edw]Pittsburgh Automotive - Item#61196 Jack Stands FAILURE - YouTube[/ame] I'd prefer a jack stand with a cross pin instead of the ratchet lock that seems unsafe to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rougeben83 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I wouldn't use wood blocks on pinch welds. I had a block of 2x4 splinter while I was using it as a jack spacer (old floor jack wouldn't reach the sill of our old minivan) . The wood did not completely fail, but that was my firsthand experience as to why many, many more experienced mechanic do not recommend the practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooNo2 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 stock jack sucks. Buy a floor jack to jack up your car. if your largest jack stand doesnt go as high as you need you can do something called cribbing if you wanted to get it really high, there is a couple youtube vids on it. The general idea is here https://www.boronextrication.com/2011/02/12/wooden-cribbing-basics/ if the jack you have do not go as high as you need it eg 6 ton jack stands, jack up in stages to a set of jack stands then use a stable base to get the jack higher, until you reach the desired height. Just with everything, have a backup in case something fails eg tires or wood and dont put your body under anything that you feel is unsafe and dont go under anything that is supported by just a jack. Also have helper with you so incase something happens they can help you or give advice, grab tools, call for help etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 [ATTACH]264363[/ATTACH] There are a number of places that you can support the car. I normally place one of my floor jacks under that frame rail instead of the pinch point for the stock jack. Harbor Fright has a great selection of jacks and stands for good prices to keep you safe. This. Fun fact as an aside: if you're dumb like me and put your stand too far out on the control arm plate arm (where Max has his front stands), they bend and you get to spend 15 bucks apiece and an hour or two of your life to replace them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasted Potential Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 My oldest brother had his pelvis broken in like 4 places because of improper lifting. Had a Chevy Tahoe drop on him between concrete and a 4k lbs vehicle. Almost died. No expense should be spared on safety. If you have to ask, it isn't safe enough. Edit: Wood may be dry rotted, lack proper moisture content, have internal fractures, or many other unseen defects. It's like peeling an onion, the rings provide a nice fault to slip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 If you have to ask, it isn't safe enough. Do I need to to pay royalties for the thousand times I'm going to use that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasted Potential Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Do I need to to pay royalties for the thousand times I'm going to use that one? *trademarked* From here on out yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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