John's suggestion really does work.
<< Another very useful idea, is if you pull a wheel, slide it under the car
for storage. Again, if something gives, it will give you an addition 4" to
5" of safety. >>
I've routinely done that for a long time. And generally try to keep the
floor jack in reach or under the car too. About 10 years ago, while under a
Saab 96, a cheap-o jackstand from Northern broke and things came crashing
down. The tire & wheel gave me enough space to reach the jack handle with my
leg and pump it enough to get out from under the car.
For work when I am really getting under things, I now only use quality,
American made jackstands. Avoid the made in China junk.
As for support the Mog, I cut a 2x4 to fit the width of the crosshead (about
20 in.) and use it on the jack pad. Once up I set the jackstands under it.
I do the same thing at the rear cross member. It's a nice one-step jack &
jackstand cushion/load spreader.
Cheers,
Ken Payne, 63 Plus 4, etc.
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