[intolerant commentary deleted] Correct, just because something left the factory rated that way doesn't mean environmental conditions haven't weakened it. Also keep in mind that the smaller jackstands can shift and move. Make sure they are all level, and make sure they are in good condition before proceeding underneath.
Lifted 4x4 300TDs are fine to crawl underneath, but if a 300SD comes off a jackstand on you, you are GOING to have a bad day. Also wise to make sure you have someone that can hear you scream in case it falls on you, provided you survive the initial THWACK. On Sat, Aug 18, 2007 at 10:56:36AM +0930, Hendrik wrote: > Not really, they are safety rated but if they have gone rusty.......... > Anyway, a while back I bought a pair of 5 tonne rated stands and they > are the ducks guts when compared to the pissy cheaper stands that I used > to use. > On the cheaper ones the car can be rocked a little bit but the car is > solid as rock on the 5 tonne ones. > > Zoltan Finks wrote: > > Actually I have a set of jack stands that I bought at Autozone > > probably a dozen years ago for cheap. I am assuming that it's pretty > > hard to build a faulty jackstand though? _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
