Ned,
While the car isn't that heavy, I've seen those blocks shatter. I'm
certainly not an expert in block construction but I'd recommend you pick up
the solid kind rather than the ones that are hollow just to be on the safe
side. Of course this is the perfect time of the year to ask Santa for a
lift :).
Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Ned Smith
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 9:30 AM
To: Austin-Healey List
Subject: Jack Stands
My BJ8 is up on jack stands now. The bottom of the frame members are 17" off
the floor. This means me and my crawler can get under the mufflers with
about an inch to spare. I would like to go 10" higher.
Is it OK to put cement blocks under the jack stands? I would put a 1"
hardwood board between the block and the stand to spread point loads.
What do you think?
Ned Smith
BJ8
near Chattanooga, TN
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