Driving up ramps is nerve racking for me and I never liked the saddle mount stands I've owned forever.
My whole attitude about working under the car changed when I bought the Esco stands reviewed here: http://revlimiter.net/blog/2010/07/mega-jack-stand-review-1/ Weight rating is similar to my old stands but the way they sit under the car gives me piece of mind over the old racheting version. I still put stacked 2x12s under the wheels. Dave SoCal '82 240D (3 pedal) '84 300TD (Euro) '85 300TD (Cali) On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:55 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: > Jack stands are great as long as you have a good base just like the ramps. > I often run the car up on the ramps, then use the factory jack to lift the > side I want to work on, remove the ramp on that side and put a jack stand > under the car then let the jack down. Gets it up higher so I can get under > it or not have to bend so far to do brake work etc.. > > Mike > On Apr 21, 2012 2:28 PM, "Dimitri Seretakis" <dsereta...@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Good to hear. They gave me really good clearance. I never really felt >> comfortable with the whole jack stands thing and only use them when I have >> no alternative. Maybe someday I can build my dream garage with a lift:) >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Apr 21, 2012, at 1:43 PM, Michael Canfield <slozuk...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I use them all of the time when working under the 300d. Best safety tip I >> can give is put a piece of heavy plywood under them on a level surface to >> keep them from sinking into the ground. >> >> Mike >> On Apr 21, 2012 11:56 AM, "Dimitri Seretakis" <dsereta...@yahoo.com> >> wrote: >> >> I just "discovered" them. I found a set at my local dump's swap shed. Used >> them this morning to replace the muffler on my brother's 300TE. Worked like >> a charm. Anyone here use them? Any safety suggestions? _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
