sp00k
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Once on an axle stand, if I'm removing a wheel, I put it under the chassis leg so at least if it all comes down, I won't be completely crushed Once on the stand I put the jack alongside it on the axle and get it to the point where it's just short of taking the weight as a backup. Then give the Landy a good shove from all directions to make sure it's stable.
Even so, I try to avoid having my body underneath when it's on stands, unless I have to. Probably all a bit paranoid but I don't fancy gasping my last pinned under the bugger. I think when you're not used to working with vehicles, it's always worth being on the cautious side and not rushing.
I use 6 ton heavy duty truck axle stands - the type with collet pins as I don't trust the ratchet ones.
When possible, I only remove one wheel at a time and replace it before moving onto the next one for maximum stability.
Even so, I try to avoid having my body underneath when it's on stands, unless I have to. Probably all a bit paranoid but I don't fancy gasping my last pinned under the bugger. I think when you're not used to working with vehicles, it's always worth being on the cautious side and not rushing.
I use 6 ton heavy duty truck axle stands - the type with collet pins as I don't trust the ratchet ones.
When possible, I only remove one wheel at a time and replace it before moving onto the next one for maximum stability.