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

[Lwanmtr]

Aint gotta worry about that at the moment..front spolier, fascia, radiator shroud is all off..hehe.

[mluder]

For peace of mind... Once I get the car on the stands I grab hold and shake the hell out of it similar to what yanking on a wrench might do. If it's unsteady and gonna come off I'd rather it be before I get under there.

Cheers
Steven

[Lwanmtr]

Good idea, I think I did that when I had the front up, thanks for reminding me..hehe

Is it safe to run the engine while supported on all four? I'd like to check where im leaking tranny fluid while it's up.

[delgato]

Here is another question.

Can you put jack stands under the shocks?

This would help with accessing all the bolts when torquing the suspension under a load.

[mluder]

Good idea, I think I did that when I had the front up, thanks for reminding me..hehe

Is it safe to run the engine while supported on all four? I'd like to check where im leaking tranny fluid while it's up.

Yes, but for some un-nerving reason the back tires will spin slowly even though it's not in gear (and parking brake not set). First time I did that I was like, "What the F did I break now?" I think it has to do with conservation of energy or some physics law I've long since forgotten. LOL!

Cheers
Steve

[mluder]

Here is another question.

Can you put jack stands under the shocks?

This would help with accessing all the bolts when torquing the suspension under a load.

Best thing is to put the car on jack stands and load the suspension with the jack. Just be careful not to load it too much and lift it.

Cheers
Steve

[Lwanmtr]

Yes, but for some un-nerving reason the back tires will spin slowly even though it's not in gear (and parking brake not set). First time I did that I was like, "What the F did I break now?" I think it has to do with conservation of energy or some physics law I've long since forgotten. LOL!

Cheers
Steve

LOL..just had a rather cartoony image of a car trying to escape while on stands.....

[Trstno1]

I plan on pulling my gearbox this winter. I want enough room to use a atv jack to drop the gearbox and pull it out from under the car. How high have people had their cars up in the air on elevated stands. Is there a way to do it safely? I'm thinking 24"-36"?

[mr_maxime]

I got the rear on some Rhino ramps and I want to try to jack the front up. Any precautions I should take?

[ASquared150]

I got the rear on some Rhino ramps and I want to try to jack the front up. Any precautions I should take?

Bumping because I have the same question.