Eric

        I am truly amazed @ the stuff You do & “See” without Visual Help. I Think about it a lot &

really don’t think I could do it ~ So if You are doing this solo & the Ramps are then not an option,

using the HF Spreader as DH describes will likely be Your best bet ~ As I stated, the addition of

an additional 2x8 to get the wheels up quick is almost always My choice ~ I have never jacked via

the described Cross Member up front or the Mustache Bar in the back as I most always seem to be

interested in getting the wheels up quick if the ramps don’t get Me what I need so I go for jacking

the suspension instead of the Frame ~ 

> On 2 Sep , 2021, at 8:37 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> I’ve got the HF jack and spreader.  I just really wish I had a coach to show me for sure where it goes.
> 
> In the rear is the engine carrier the same as the mustache bar?  And just put the jack pads on that? 
> 
> On the front just behind the tire holder, I need to look at that.  I didn’t think that looked strong enough.  I’ll check again tomorrow.
> 
> Ramps, the ones that are metal and a slight bump to keep them from going over scare me.  I never get it just right and have to try several scary times.  Also, I don’t like starting the van for the short runs. 
> So, carrier bar in rear? Frame support in front. 
> 
> Once I’m sure of the placement this will work well for me.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 
> 
> Eric 
> 
> 
>> On Sep 2, 2021, at 9:51 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>> 
>>               Eric
>> 
>>       If all that is needed is to get the Van in the air to do work on It,, My weapon of choice is
>> 
>> always Ramps (Quick, Easy,Safe). Then if You need to get a Wheel or Wheels off the ground go
>> 
>> for a jack to do that & because the Van is already Up it is much easier to position the jack where
>> 
>> it will do the most good ~ I also use the HF Steel Floor Jack Cross Beam that DH suggests >
>> 
>> https://www.harborfreight.com/steel-floor-jack-cross-beam-64051.html
>> 
>> to get both Wheels off the Ramps if needed but I Add a 2x8 that is long enough to span to
>> 
>> under both steering knuckles so the Wheels will come up quick without needing to lift high
>> 
>> enough to surpass suspension droop ~
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On 2 Sep , 2021, at 9:56 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi folks, 
>>> 
>>> I have a floor jack that has the splitter with two pads. 
>>> 
>>> I would like to be able to use it to raise the front of the van so both wheels come up. 
>>> 
>>> Can someone describe the safe place to put the pads? 
>>> 
>>> I won’t be going under the van unless I also use jack stands.  I just want to be able to raise it up for some projects.
>>> 
>>> Also need a similar description for the rear to safely raise it up.
>>> 
>>> Help appreciated.
>>> 
>>> Eric Caron