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This references the rear differential.

The Dana 36 was the smaller unit. It was used on all 1984 Corvettes, and all automatic Corvettes thru 199...
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Re: More C4 jack stand confusion...

Subject: Re: More C4 jack stand confusion...
by screamin_conure on 2012/11/28 18:02:13

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CentralCoaster wrote:
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.


Very good point. Never really thought of it like that, so thank you! My stands have very shallow saddles. They're really not even "V"s, more like indented "U"s. I guess I should be clear of brake/fuel lines wherever I put them. I'm always looking for ways to keep myself from having to make any additional, unnecessary repairs, ya' know? ;)

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