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jack and jack stands...what's better?

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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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don't skimp on a jack. i wouldnt trust my life with harbor freight :ugh:

the costco one sounds like a good deal
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jaymar88
I always throw the tires I remove under the car next to the jackstand.. "Just in case"
Same here, my step-father taught me thath:
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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same thing about the tires here.....problem w/ a lowered car, its still too low to lay under even with the wheels still on it!
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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I still use the jack-only method...stupid, I know.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by LT
I still use the jack-only method...stupid, I know.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Well my rims are 8" wide so that's 8" of emergency room. I think this is more reason to go get bigger rims!! Maybe 19x9?"
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by XScarAudio
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Pull up your thread!!!
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by jaymar88
Well my rims are 8" wide so that's 8" of emergency room. I think this is more reason to go get bigger rims!! Maybe 19x9?"
dunno dude...you're pretty swol.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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i'll have to take a drive to costo to see the alcran jack. i dont see it on the website. i'll probably take a drive over to sears too


how are the aluminum racing jacks? i'm guessing less sturdy than these bigger ones?
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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hi jennifer.
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