05-03-2012, 05:29 AM
Phokaioglaukos wrote:
Actually, there is a safety mechanism with air jacks. If you watch them work, you will see the car rise slightly before coming down.
When a buddy of mine was curator for a cup car we got pretty good with using them.
Quote:Can't let this thread die. Air jacks do not need constant pressure to keep the car up, so the hose can be disconnected. I would not be eager to get upder the car with air jacks in use, but I do change tires that way. I also watch my toes when lowering the car!
Actually, there is a safety mechanism with air jacks. If you watch them work, you will see the car rise slightly before coming down.
When a buddy of mine was curator for a cup car we got pretty good with using them.
Christopher Mahalick
1984 911 Targa
2001 BMW 530i
1974 Lotus Europa
1994 Ducati 900SS/SP
197(?)Suzuki GT-750 Street fighter
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1983 Suzuki GS-1100ES
2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250
1984 911 Targa
2001 BMW 530i
1974 Lotus Europa
1994 Ducati 900SS/SP
197(?)Suzuki GT-750 Street fighter
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1983 Suzuki GS-1100ES
2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250