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Originally Posted by Duke2.6
Jacks can slip, slide out, leak down, or the user could inadvertantly release pressure.
If you jack up the car then lower it onto stands under the control arm the weight of the vehicle keeps the springs compressed. The only things I can think of that might knock it off are being run into by something heavy like another vehicle, or a BIG earthquake, and depending where you live the latter may not be an issue.
Jackstands under the control arms are inherently much safer and well worth the extra minute of work.
Duke
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The problem with a jackstand under a 124 control arm is that you have such a small area on top of the jack stand that it might try to pop out inward because of the angle of the LCA when wheel is hanging. In the case of the 124, you can even let the LCA down as far as it will go with the shock removed and it won't hurt anything. The spring won't even try to pop out.
I understand and appreciate what you are saying and I appreciate the fact that you are advocating this in the name of safety, but I think you're overkilling on this particular situation.
We used to have a frequent poster about five years ago who was like our self appointed Safety Officer. If I remember correctly he went by "DieselPower." It was very valuable to have someone always preaching safety and was very appreciated. Your stepping in for him is appreciated.
Have a great day,