Some may not know that CINDER BLOCKS are not strong enough to support a car. Cinder blocks are the large gray blocks with holes in them; probably mentioned in at least one of the horror stories above, but I got the point without actually reading them. Here in the south, the hillbillies refer to them as Breeko (brand name) or "bricko" blocks. Used mostly as tornado tees for mobile homes.

Good point on the ratchet type jackstands; I'll check mine next time.

Lastly, I guess we all know to CHOCK THE WHEELS well, I use a dead blow hammer (has metal shot in the head to prevent rebound when hitting bouncy things like wood blocks against tires), to wedge them tightly under the tires' edges.
HTH,
-Tom

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