Jackstands should be used as supplements, not the lone device. They sink in
asphalt and inclines are not good.  Get a pair of ramps and then use the
stands on the rear.  A spotter is always good, too.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 5:09 PM, Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" <
camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:

> Rowan Tipton wrote:
>
> 2. if, like me, you have no level place to work jack stands are
>> dangerous and ramps are not.
>>
>
> What he says.
>
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> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
> Bend, OR
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