Always, always, always use sturdy jack stands... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71tahoe · 07-01-2009, 06:26 PM

I admit I sometimes cheat only using a floor jack if it is a quick fix but never again.

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tcb-1 · 07-01-2009, 06:44 PM

some of my old stomping ground in Jonesboro.....

I am a huge advocate of jack stands. matter of fact, I use double the amount everytime I'm under a vehicle. always.

68,69 K20 · 07-01-2009, 06:48 PM

^ No doubt about it. Doesn't take much more time or effort to set up a set of jack stands, I use them every time...

topdog · 07-01-2009, 08:18 PM

He was using jack stands. The one in the video did'nt look like a el cheapo.

Sillyoldman · 07-01-2009, 08:37 PM

I got squashed one time under my CJ7. I'm a bit redundant in my methods now. I use jack stands and I also push a 24" fir round under the side im under.

GMC406 · 07-01-2009, 08:54 PM

I have heard too many story of things like this. I agree the jack stand in the video even looked like a good one. Perhaps not located in the right place? Only other thing I could think of is trying to lossen or tighten a bolt and was pulling sideways too hard, got it rockin.... Sad to say the least, horible way to go, workin on your baby.

larry may · 07-01-2009, 10:49 PM

Yes indeed always use as much saftey as possible. They fall in split second. Had two of them on me in years past. Not smart to cut corners to save time.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 07-01-2009, 11:18 PM

I use solid wood blocks...lots of them, I do not even trust jack stands

71tahoe · 07-02-2009, 10:00 AM

Does look like jack stands were used and on a level surface. Any number of things could have happened. For me it's just a vivid reminder to always think safety first. I've been working off 8' ladders insulating my 12' shop ceiling. Went last week and bought scaffolding and making a safety rail before I go any further.

LowSmoothCool · 07-02-2009, 10:45 AM

my good friend and builder of my first custom died this way only to be discovered by his 3 and 6 year old girls who where then home alone after the incedent

LOW DOUGH · 07-02-2009, 02:53 PM

I won't get under a car unless there are jack stands. I think I should chalk the tires too from now on. Terrible

prostreetC-10 · 07-02-2009, 03:33 PM

Do any of you guys do what I do.....after getting on jackstands or whatever, I simulate a 9 mag Earthquake by shaking my rig hard to make sure it can't move and is solid!!!!!! Such a freaking unexcusable way to die. That's too bad for the family.

**BillGent** · 07-02-2009, 04:07 PM

Back in the 70's, A 16 year old friend of mine died this way. He was using cement blocks to hold up his 64 Chevelle. Never will forget finding out about it by seeing it on the news that evening.

Sillyoldman · 07-02-2009, 08:22 PM

Like I said. I use a fir round that is larger in diameter that it is tall. There is no way it can tip. After a dislocated shoulder, many broken ribs, torn cartilage and a tattoo of a trailer ball nut bruised into my shoulder I wont get under anything unless I know there is a reliable safe guard. Metal on metal does not create enough friction for my comfort.

Heinz55 · 07-20-2009, 01:58 PM

Even with jack stands, I always block frame up with big logs on end. And I always work with a phone within reach. Shake hell out of truck before going under to work to make sure nothing is going to happen.

And then Itry not to think about it when under truck, but even then, sometimes the mind starts to wonder "what if..."

Not scared of much, but working under the truck (even with all these safety features) always gives me a small case of the shivers.

07-01-2009, 06:26 PM	#1
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Always, always, always use sturdy jack stands... I admit I sometimes cheat only using a floor jack if it is a quick fix but never again. http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=10628393 new link: http://www.kait8.com/global/story.asp?s=10630369 Last edited by 71tahoe; 07-02-2009 at 09:54 AM.

07-01-2009, 06:44 PM	#2
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Always, always, always use sturdy jack stands... some of my old stomping ground in Jonesboro..... I am a huge advocate of jack stands. matter of fact, I use double the amount everytime I'm under a vehicle. always. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

07-01-2009, 06:48 PM	#3
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: Always, always, always use sturdy jack stands... ^ No doubt about it. Doesn't take much more time or effort to set up a set of jack stands, I use them every time... __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

07-01-2009, 08:18 PM	#4
topdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: so.Il Posts: 74	Re: Always, always, always use sturdy jack stands... He was using jack stands. The one in the video did'nt look like a el cheapo. __________________ 67 C10 swb,fleet,small window,ps,pb,350,350. 01 Dakota RT 5.9,3.92 posi. 64 vette coupe 327,350 turbo,posi. 68 K-20 lwb,fleet,327,350

07-01-2009, 08:37 PM	#5
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Always, always, always use sturdy jack stands... I got squashed one time under my CJ7. I'm a bit redundant in my methods now. I use jack stands and I also push a 24" fir round under the side im under. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-01-2009, 08:54 PM	#6
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	Re: Always, always, always use sturdy jack stands... I have heard too many story of things like this. I agree the jack stand in the video even looked like a good one. Perhaps not located in the right place? Only other thing I could think of is trying to lossen or tighten a bolt and was pulling sideways too hard, got it rockin.... Sad to say the least, horible way to go, workin on your baby. __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks!

07-01-2009, 10:49 PM	#7
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: Always, always, always use sturdy jack stands... Yes indeed always use as much saftey as possible. They fall in split second. Had two of them on me in years past. Not smart to cut corners to save time. __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2

07-01-2009, 11:18 PM	#8
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Always, always, always use sturdy jack stands... I use solid wood blocks...lots of them, I do not even trust jack stands __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER Last edited by Bus Ted Knuckle; 07-01-2009 at 11:18 PM.

07-02-2009, 10:00 AM	#9
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Always, always, always use sturdy jack stands... Does look like jack stands were used and on a level surface. Any number of things could have happened. For me it's just a vivid reminder to always think safety first. I've been working off 8' ladders insulating my 12' shop ceiling. Went last week and bought scaffolding and making a safety rail before I go any further.

07-02-2009, 10:45 AM	#10
LowSmoothCool Jon@AirRideTech Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jasper Indiana Posts: 101	Re: Always, always, always use sturdy jack stands... my good friend and builder of my first custom died this way only to be discovered by his 3 and 6 year old girls who where then home alone after the incedent __________________ Selling The best Damn Air Suspension www.ridetech.com jon@ridetech.com (812) 482-2932

07-02-2009, 02:53 PM	#11
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Always, always, always use sturdy jack stands... I won't get under a car unless there are jack stands. I think I should chalk the tires too from now on. Terrible Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 07-02-2009 at 02:54 PM.

07-02-2009, 03:33 PM	#12
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Always, always, always use sturdy jack stands... Do any of you guys do what I do.....after getting on jackstands or whatever, I simulate a 9 mag Earthquake by shaking my rig hard to make sure it can't move and is solid!!!!!! Such a freaking unexcusable way to die. That's too bad for the family. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

07-02-2009, 04:07 PM	#13
BillGent Pretty But Evil Doggy Woggy. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ft Worth Posts: 6,302	Re: Always, always, always use sturdy jack stands... Back in the 70's, A 16 year old friend of mine died this way. He was using cement blocks to hold up his 64 Chevelle. Never will forget finding out about it by seeing it on the news that evening.

07-02-2009, 08:22 PM	#14
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Always, always, always use sturdy jack stands... Like I said. I use a fir round that is larger in diameter that it is tall. There is no way it can tip. After a dislocated shoulder, many broken ribs, torn cartilage and a tattoo of a trailer ball nut bruised into my shoulder I wont get under anything unless I know there is a reliable safe guard. Metal on metal does not create enough friction for my comfort. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.* Last edited by Sillyoldman; 07-02-2009 at 08:23 PM.

07-20-2009, 01:58 PM	#15
Heinz55 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 57	Re: Always, always, always use sturdy jack stands... Even with jack stands, I always block frame up with big logs on end. And I always work with a phone within reach. Shake hell out of truck before going under to work to make sure nothing is going to happen. And then Itry not to think about it when under truck, but even then, sometimes the mind starts to wonder "what if..." Not scared of much, but working under the truck (even with all these safety features) always gives me a small case of the shivers. __________________ During first and only engine rebuild " That O-ring? It's a spare I think, but lets keep it just in case we discover we need it" 1955 Chevy 2nd series, "Mabel"



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