I use the cross member behind the oil pan as well.

I have never used the diff on any car, unless the FSM allows it. I typically use the control arms if I am just raising one wheel off the ground a bit, being that it has to deal with the sprung and unsprung weight.

I have a pair of old cast iron/steel ratcheting stands. Each one holds 6000 lbs. Get rid of those whimpy pin held ones. Ask my father how it felt when one of those gave way in the 70's.

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

99 W210 E300 Turbo Diesel, chipped, DPF/Converter Delete. Still needs EGR Delete, 232K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Gone and still missed...1982 w123 300D, 1991 w124 300D