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    How To: Proper use of the floor jack and jack stands on the front/rear of a DeLorean

    Proper use of the floor jack and jack stands on the front and rear of the DeLorean.
    Please read the descriptions on the two pictures.
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    I have never heard of collapsing floor stands, but you can't go wrong on a backup.

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    Thanks for posting.

    You have a mighty fine set of jacks.

    You always hear of a car coming down on someone in the news.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BTTF-1 View Post
    You always hear of a car coming down on someone in the news.
    Yes, that's terrible indeed. I always just a jack (and stands to backup the jack). Also, I keep my mobile close for emergencies.

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    Thank you for this great post. The photos are very helpful and I will always have a backup floor jack in place when doing anything under the car.
    Again, thank you - This gives me a better understanding on jacking up the car.

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    Some of my best investments. 4 car ramps,a good low profile jack and another smaller I carry with me. Also good wheel chocks since I do not trust the E brake at all.
    Thanks for the good pics.
    BTW- On mine the po or someone placed a jack under the battery area that has a deceptive looking jack point. Crushed the glass real good requiring me to glass it over.
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    Quote Originally Posted by outatym2001 View Post
    Proper use of the floor jack and jack stands on the front and rear of the DeLorean.
    Please read the descriptions on the two pictures.
    For the front end, is it easy to pick up with a 2 ton floor jack? I want to pick it up and slip ramps underneath, since I already have the back on ramps and the engine doesn't run. Doing alot of work on the car and want it lifted to work on everything easier.

    Thank you!
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1batt4u View Post
    For the front end, is it easy to pick up with a 2 ton floor jack? I want to pick it up and slip ramps underneath, since I already have the back on ramps and the engine doesn't run. Doing alot of work on the car and want it lifted to work on everything easier.

    Thank you!
    Yeah, if it doesn't have lowering springs! Mine is has very low ground-clearance in the front and the jack won't fit underneath.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pezzonovante88 View Post
    Yeah, if it doesn't have lowering springs! Mine is has very low ground-clearance in the front and the jack won't fit underneath.
    Which front springs are you running?

    You might want to look for a different jack.

    There are portable floor jacks rated at 3000lb with a 3.5in.-15in. lifting range. That ought to work no matter what suspension you are running.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rich View Post
    Which front springs are you running?

    You might want to look for a different jack.

    There are portable floor jacks rated at 3000lb with a 3.5in.-15in. lifting range. That ought to work no matter what suspension you are running.
    Yeah, I need a low profile one.
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