Lots of people pulled cinder blocks out of the firepit to hold up cars too. Those just crumble, the heat from the fire takes all the strength out of them.
-Curt Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:14:27 -0400 From: "archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 chassis front spring removal To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original >> without warning). Then word got around that concrete blocks were safe >> if >> you put a piece of wood on top to distribute the load. More people got >> crushed. Finally nearly everyone became convince that concrete blocks >> were >> too risky so they started using wood blocks. This was before >> jackstands >> became cheap. > > Good concrete with a board on top would be fine. Cinder blocks > aren't what I'd call good concrete! Wood is good stuff. > -- Jim ------------------------------------ The problem seemed to be whether a person used "solid" concrete blocks such as the 4" by 8" by 16" or those which were not solid such as the standard 8" by 8" by 16" building blocks. I used the solid blocks with a piece of 3/4" plywood on top with no problem, but always kept a jack under the diff or crossmember just in case when I was under it. Eventually I got around to cutting up some 2" by 12" boards which were lighter to handle and much safer. Gerry --------------------------------- Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. _______________________________________ 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