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12-28-2009, 08:30 PM | #1 |
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Removing left rear wheel..
So i have a 3 ton floor jack by Husky...and a couple jack stands, but what im wondering is will it be SAFE to just lift the left rear of the car by the floor jack and remove the left rear tire? or should i use a jack stand also and where would i put the jack stand if the floor jack is already lifting at the lift point? this is for an oem alarm install by the way
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12-28-2009, 10:36 PM | #3 |
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For just one wheel and without having to get under the car, I jack the car up from the jack location and just lower the car to its proper stance after removing wheel (I don't like leaving it all twisted), do the work needed, then raise car again and reinstall wheel.
Having said that, if you need to keep the car lifted for a longer period of time just raise it from the differential and put the rear on jack stands. I prefer to use the subframe 'elbows' for the jack stands but you need jack stands with round pads to be safe. Othewise use the jacking pads in front of the wheels but put rags or something or you'd break them with the typical angled surface of most jack stands. Oh, and you'd need a wood shim (a piece of 4x4) or something to be able to lift the car that high. And no, I don't like doing that. Good luck. |
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when you say you lower the car to its proper stance do you leave it on the jack? or do add a jack stand? |
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In a pinch, slide the wheel you just removed under the car, if something slips it'll keep the car off the ground and off of you. |
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This pic show the front on jack stands, but you get the idea.
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If you've got jacks stands, might as well use them.
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If I am simply swapping wheels, I leave the car on the jack and slide the wheel that I just took off under the side of the chassis (not all the way under the car as it can simply push through the floor pan depending on where you put it exactly) before I mount the other wheel. I guess there is a tiny chance the jack might fail during the 30 seconds that it takes me to remove and slide the wheel under the car, but I think that is highly unlikely if you have a good jack that is in proper condition. If I plan to work on the car for an extended period, I put it on jack stands (and still slide the wheels under the sides of the chassis).
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I've left it for an hour, and 'arm' was still the same 2 millimeters or so from the wood block. When I work on a wheel, I always check everything around the area, clean the fender well, and clean the inside of the wheel. Since I don't get under any car component, that works for me. If I'm going to put even a finger under the car, it goes on jack stands. Take care. |
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Looks like this one: http://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/p...oducts_id=3443. That price at Ultimate Garage is $20 less than most places (yes, you can find cheaper ones elsewhere, but these are the highest quality). This is good when you have the stand as a primary support. For just backup safety use, I prefer the ratcheting type as it is much easier to set and release.
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finished! the hardest part id say was putting back in the wheel well liner...the alarm was $245 at tischerbmw...but overall prety easy to do yourself takes time but IMO better than spending 500+ at the dealership
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Greg, what brand ramps are you using. I have rhino ones but it always feel like its gonna give.
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