| Re: More C4 jack stand confusion... |
Subject: Re: More C4 jack stand confusion... by CentralCoaster on 2012/11/27 19:14:44 I don't know if those flats in between can handle it. I've seen plenty of cars with dented up flat metal under there. I'm sure it is structural, but not necessary in the way you want to use it. I do know that thickness being equal, those vertical legs will support way, way more weight than a flat part, assuming you don't put side loads on them with poor use of jack or jackstand placement. Stand on the side of a coke can and then stand on the end of it and see which way the metal walls support you better. I lower the jack slowly and reposition the jackstand just before contact to ensure it lands in the V. This is also critical up front where you risk mangling brake lines or fuel lines or the fuel filter with careless placement. |
