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jack stands

At the track or for the backyard mechanic . Because not everyone has access to a garage all of the time . A good safety tip for using jackstands on dirt or grass or ,,, is using a piece of plywood or old counter top cut into an 18”x18” square . Or something close to that size . Plus they make a nice “little” place to keep small tools or lug nuts or whatever when you wallowing in the dirt under the car .

Comments

daytonaer:

I like to use automatic transmission flexplates. The starter ring gear keeps the stand on the flywheel and the surface area keeps it from sinking. Wood cracks for me.
May 22, 2008 10:41 p.m.

SoloSonett:

Reminder: If your going to Heartland Park KS for the first time, take some planks / boards with you. All jack and stands MUST be on wood to prevent sinking into the asphalt. They will sell you a small board for a buck or 2 !
Jun 25, 2008 12:36 p.m.

daytonaer:

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Jul 30, 2009 4:37 p.m.