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Old 01-14-2006, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
I need to start using the wood in the front, however. The concentrated point contacts are damaging the rust preventative coating on the cross members. How's the stability of the 2x4 along the axis of the vehicle? Is the 4" (actually 3.5") contact width sufficient along the jack puck?
It depends on the size of your jack puck, but a 4x4 plan form will distribute the load and using soft wood will allow the wood to deform and fit the contour of the jack puck and lifting surface. Just use good judgment.

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