Defgeph

#1

I'm overhauling my car. I was wondering if any of you guys knew of a way to support the car for a long period of time. I was thinking 4 Jackstands, but I'm not sure if this is right for the frame or not.

I need to remove the wheels and suspenion for a long period of time. Whats the best way to support the car till everything is installed ?

Thanks,
DEF

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presure2

#2

jackstands will be fine, jeff.
especially if the suspension is gonna be out

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playr158

#3

jeff i'm up on 4 jack stands

just put them on the knotches where you would your normal scissor jack and you'll be fine!

(i started by putting the back up first then doing the front )

x_itchy_b_x

#4

haha yeah. i used 6 jacks. two where just incase it falls on me
but yeah youll be fine. (what are u doing )

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celi_gt_racer

#5

yeeeahhh.... what could possibly be doing you tricky monkey.... tein coilovers? EDFC? >>>??

Verde97

#6

Mine's been on 4 stands for a long period of time before also. What are you up to?

Phat_99CeliGT

#7

my celica sat for about 4 months cause i sold my rims and didn't have anything to put back on it.
lol

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97lestyousay

#8

3sgteRC-4?

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soulshadow

#9

You'll be fine, just make sure that you get yourself a hydralic jack that you can support the frame up with just in case when you go down and get dirty underneath. I never trust the jackstands when im under it. I always make sure that I have something when I need to make a clean escape if the car ever falls....

macavely

#10

yea like everyone else said you'll be just fine.... but don't put the stands where you put the sessior jack ...

place the stand on the resting point... that where the control arm meet that fram ... and if your going to remover the controal arms you can put them at the front edge of the frame .. if you luck under the car it should have X's where you can place the car on stands

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Defgeph

#11

Thanks for the help guys.

You'll see what I'm up to in a few months. Car should be rolling before May.


Thanks
DEF

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celi_gt_racer

#12

GRRRR... i hate the suspense

BBoYRuGGeD

#13

i smell an AWD project...

whatever ur doing g'luck to yah jeff

bboy

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97sccelica

#14

my wrx was up on jackstands for 3 weeks when i was doing the tranny swap

it doesnt hurt anything as long as they are in the right place

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Defgeph

#15

Thanks for the replys. I'm looking at about 2-3 months in the air.


DEF

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ILuvMyCelica95

#16

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QUOTE(celi_gt_racer @ Jan 5, 2006 - 7:56 PM) [snapback]375019[/snapback]

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yeeeahhh.... what could possibly be doing you tricky monkey.... tein coilovers? EDFC? >>>??

haha you called him a tricky monkey, omg idk why but that made me laugh for a good 30 seconds. ahhh monkey... haha.

Jeff is very very sneaky sir.

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95CelicaST

#17

I sorry, I'm very very sneaky sir... Good movie...

Make sure they are on the frame and not the body's pinch points, cause that would be baaaad (ha the sheep noise makes me laugh)

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Defgeph

#18

You guys are nuts

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ILuvMyCelica95

#19

yeahhhh but u <3 us Mr. RC King!

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Defgeph

#20

True True, you people rock my socks.

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97lestyousay

#21

Quit teasing us. It better be ready by May. What the hell are you up to?
You have traction issues this I know, because you bought slicks.
And what takes 3 months?? AWD is my guess. Come on throw us a bone.

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Defgeph

#22

If you want to know whats up, come out to the Tail of the Dragon Meet. That will be the first time to see my car. I'll make it worth the trip. People dont call me RC King for nothing. And no hints.


Everyone just come out to the meet, I'll be driving close to 13 hours to get there. I'm expecting to see more people on the list.

I got something for JGreening, We'll see how his car holds up.

DEF

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ILuvMyCelica95

#23

hmm this makes me wanna go, but can i keep up, that is the real question.

mwahaha

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jgreening

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QUOTE(defgeph @ Jan 6, 2006 - 7:39 PM) [snapback]375407[/snapback]

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If you want to know whats up, come out to the Tail of the Dragon Meet. That will be the first time to see my car. I'll make it worth the trip. People dont call me RC King for nothing. And no hints.


Everyone just come out to the meet, I'll be driving close to 13 hours to get there. I'm expecting to see more people on the list.

I got something for JGreening, We'll see how his car holds up.

DEF

Bah...I might be inclined to accept a challenge...from a real car! LOL. If you were a real enthusiast, you would share your plans with your fellow brothers. At least tell us this - are you planning on replacing the stock fuel system?

The only thing I will have new is some 235 treads...and, some skirts.

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Defgeph

#25

I'll Share my plan with everyone once you catch up to me. You should spread some butter on that baked disco potato you have.


You can listen to my loud whooshing sound in a few months.


DEF

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playr158

#26

i challenge both you girls....and art cause he's looking at this thread right now

95CelicaST

#27

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>You can listen to my loud whooshing sound in a few months.

Or eat a burrito and listen to the loud whoosing sounds coming from down under in a few minutes

This post has been edited by 95CelicaST: Jan 9, 2006 - 2:12 AM

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Silver94CelicaOwner

#28

Nice to hear theres more tricks up your sleeve, Jeff. I can't wait to see it or give you a hand if you need it.....Just let me know dude, im only a short drive away.

I have some work ahead of myself too this winter/spring, I'll fill you in on it as it gets closer.

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purplegt4

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QUOTE(soulshadow @ Jan 5, 2006 - 10:55 PM) [snapback]375093[/snapback]

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a hydralic jack that you can support the frame up...just in case...never trust the jackstands...

i believe the opposite; but you do need a jack to get the car on stands...

good thing you're meeting up @ dan's -- isn't that right dan?

lol sike i'll definitely be there to check this out. better be goodx4!! AND

whats up with the february meet @ jeff's house? hahahaHaaAHAH just to spy on what he's doing

This post has been edited by purplegt4: Jan 9, 2006 - 4:46 AM

playr158

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QUOTE(soulshadow @ Jan 5, 2006 - 10:55 PM) [snapback]375093[/snapback]

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You'll be fine, just make sure that you get yourself a hydralic jack that you can support the frame up with just in case when you go down and get dirty underneath. I never trust the jackstands when im under it. I always make sure that I have something when I need to make a clean escape if the car ever falls....

a hydrolic jack will drop a car very easily.....as it can raise and lower
and sway back and forth

jackstands are a FIXED heavy duty support that is THE #1 safest way to hold your car in the air



This post has been edited by presure2: Jan 10, 2006 - 7:14 AM