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Old 12-26-2019, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by crystalworks View Post
I've never really had much issue getting a vehicle in the air. Never give it much thought.
That's because you're using your stands incorrectly.
In the photo of your red car, the jack stand saddles are parallel to the jack block.
This is dangerous and the car can slip off.
Saddles should be perpendicular to the blocks.
Position them correctly, and you will have the same issues as I.

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