This is why I do not like working in the dirt - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

Lonesome715 · 08-27-2009, 15:56

The ground is really soft right now from recent rain. I am sure that was a contributing factor to my donor truck falling off the jack stands. That and not having the proper equipment to take on such a task. I was trying to get the truck jacked up far enough so I could pull the front end out.

Oh, I know this is not a military vehicle. I just figred it would be a good safety topic.

Lonesome715 · 08-27-2009, 15:57

And yes, I was under it when I heard it start to slip.

usmc320 · 08-27-2009, 16:00

You are very lucky. Glad you didn't get hurt. I never trust using only jack stands to support a vehicle in the air. Several people die every year like that.

Lonesome715 · 08-27-2009, 16:02

I think I can see that being true.

usmc320 · 08-27-2009, 16:11

As a matter of fact a guy in my area died a couple of months ago from a car falling on him while he was working on it. Very sad.

Lonesome715 · 08-27-2009, 16:13

Well I guess being angry is better tham being dead.

Crazyguyla · 08-27-2009, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonesome715

Well I guess being angry is better tham being dead.

Or dying from sever depression.

I had a car fall off jack stands when I was pulling the rear axle off. Didn't relise/ know that the car willl fall when the jack stands are under said axle and the U bolts are removed from the leaf springs.

Thanks for the reminder to be aware of the surroundings while working.

SCSG-G4 · 08-27-2009, 16:25

I personally like using 8 inch concrete blocks instead of jack stands, but they too can be overloaded or overstressed. the 6 inch ones are too narrow IMHO.

Lonesome715 · 08-27-2009, 16:26

I have seen blocks give way.

KI4GSN · 08-27-2009, 16:40

I like to crib stuff when I can (read: vehicle extrication style), but it too can be unsafe if not done properly.