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Old 02-08-2014, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by funola View Post
Always put a piece of scrap plywood between the jack stand and the car for a non slip interface.
Have any pictures? How thick of plywood? Is plywood better than a solid plank?

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Originally Posted by charmalu View Post

I have two 3/4" rods that fit into the jack Holes, and have a 15deg bend to make them level. I jack up the car, and then set the jack Stands on these. works great. then there isn`t the problem as to where to place the stands under the vehicle.
Have pictures? Did you make them yourself? Or have a source? I like this idea!
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