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Used my 6+ ton jack stands for the first time [message #163646]

Tue, 20 March 2012 17:53

armandminnie

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I used my newly constructed Steve Southworth wooden jack stands for the first time today and I felt safe even with all 4 corners up on gravel and dirt. Here is the link to the photo site: http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=6041
and here is my writeup at my site:
http://minniebiz.com/gmcmotorhome/2012/03/20/using-my-6-ton-wooden-jack-stands-for-the-first-time/
or http://tiny.cc/21qhbw

Thanks Steve

Armand Minnie
Marana, AZ
'76 Eleganza II TZE166V103202
visit my gmc blog
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Re: Used my 6+ ton jack stands for the first time [message #163647 is a reply to message #163646]

Tue, 20 March 2012 18:01

Dennis S

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Armand,

Looks good!
Will be eager to see photos of the new exhaust system.
Smile

Dennis

armandminnie wrote on Tue, 20 March 2012 17:53

Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro

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Re: [GMCnet] Used my 6+ ton jack stands for the first time [message #163664 is a reply to message #163646]

Tue, 20 March 2012 20:48

Bruce Hart

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I made up a pair to replace my outer cv boots and right front bearing.
They are really great to use, very sturdy.

On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 4:53 PM, Armand Minnie <armand@minniebiz.com> wrote:

>
>
> I used my newly constructed Steve Southworth wooden jack stands for the
> first time today and I felt safe even with all 4 corners up on gravel and
> dirt. Here is the link to the photo site:
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=6041
> and here is my writeup at my site:
>
> http://minniebiz.com/gmcmotorhome/2012/03/20/using-my-6-ton-wooden-jack-stands-for-the-first-time/
> or http://tiny.cc/21qhbw
>
> Thanks Steve
> --
> Armand Minnie
> Marana, AZ
> '76 Eleganza II
> TZE166V103202
> http://www.minniebiz.com/gmcmotorhome
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Re: Used my 6+ ton jack stands for the first time [message #163667 is a reply to message #163646]

Tue, 20 March 2012 20:57

RadioActiveGMC

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Great Job

***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia- Michael, Onans smell, "Go solar/wind power!"

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Re: Used my 6+ ton jack stands for the first time [message #163668 is a reply to message #163667]

Tue, 20 March 2012 21:01

WD0AFQ

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Armand, next time you and Carol come see us, let's make me a set.
Dan

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Re: Used my 6+ ton jack stands for the first time [message #163678 is a reply to message #163646]

Tue, 20 March 2012 22:17

midlf

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armandminnie wrote on Tue, 20 March 2012 17:53

No problem with you sharing the spreadsheet on your website. I'll have to find out if I can upload it to the photo-site similar to how PDF uploads are done.

When jacking up a GMC I believe the rear should be done first. Then the "tipping" forces from doing each rear side one at a time can be absorbed by the front suspension. If the front is put on the jackstands first it is now rigid and cannot flex on the suspension so now the body tries to twist. This has, on occasion, cracked front windshields. Others may be able to explain this better.

Technically one jackstand can support the entire coach. The only problem is where to put it and the obvious stability problems that would occur. <GRIN>

Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI

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Re: Used my 6+ ton jack stands for the first time [message #163682 is a reply to message #163646]

Tue, 20 March 2012 22:45

midlf

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armandminnie wrote on Tue, 20 March 2012 17:53

BTW in the photo site my pictures are listed under midlf.

URL for the jackstands is:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5461

Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI

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Re: Used my 6+ ton jack stands for the first time [message #163693 is a reply to message #163682]

Tue, 20 March 2012 23:25

armandminnie

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Oops, meant to put your photo album in my post but forgot - the link is on my web site though.

Armand Minnie
Marana, AZ
'76 Eleganza II TZE166V103202
visit my gmc blog
click here to visit gmcws.org

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Re: Used my 6+ ton jack stands for the first time [message #163694 is a reply to message #163668]

Tue, 20 March 2012 23:28

armandminnie

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Dan, we may be passing your way again this summer. If we do I'd be happy to make you a set.

Armand Minnie
Marana, AZ
'76 Eleganza II TZE166V103202
visit my gmc blog
click here to visit gmcws.org

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