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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 01:58 PM
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Cool jack help please

i need to jack up both ends of my jeep as i am selling my wheels and tires and will need to leave the jeep jacked up overnight while i got get my new tires mounted on my new wheels

whats the best way to leave it? 4 jackstands? cinderblocks?
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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anybody know???
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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4 jack stands or blocks of wood.

NO CINDERBLOCKS!!!
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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jack stand would be first then id say look for an extra set of wheels and tires from a buddy or someone that would let you set your jeep on them for a night
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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I would def say jack stands and make sure thery are centered .. i had a ranger with 33's when i was 16 and i took one off and the jack sliiped in a rainstorm overnight and it slammed to the ground .. !!
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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I know cinder blocks look OK, especially the solid ones.

They Aren't!

Not for holding vehicles up, damn sure not if your getting under one.
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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jack stands or wood blocks,no cinder blocks
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