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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-24-2011, 07:25 AM
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Posted By Silver350
Re: Jacks/Airbag, Recovery Gear and Tire kits

You're right, the muffler is inside the frame rail, not between it and the body. But it is in line with where the jack is placed in the picture, so pushing it further in won't work either.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-24-2011, 04:50 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,276
Posted By Silver350
Re: Jacks/Airbag, Recovery Gear and Tire kits

Just a few thoughts:

1) Placed ahead of the rear wheel, you are lifting way more than one corner and likely exceeding the jack's ability.

2) Placed where it is in the picture, the jack looks to...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-23-2011, 09:27 AM
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Views: 14,276
Posted By Silver350
Re: Jacks/Airbag, Recovery Gear and Tire kits

Have you tried it out? Might be a good idea before heading into the bush.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-23-2011, 04:17 AM
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Posted By Silver350
Re: Jacks/Airbag, Recovery Gear and Tire kits

Just ask your wife to hold it while you drive. She probably won't mind.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-20-2011, 06:57 PM
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Views: 14,276
Posted By Silver350
Re: Jacks/Airbag, Recovery Gear and Tire kits

Then at least you will spend money on yourself and not the van. Thats kinda keeping your promise.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-20-2011, 09:49 AM
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Views: 14,276
Posted By Silver350
Re: Jacks/Airbag, Recovery Gear and Tire kits

Well Mac,

Look at that picture of the Dodge sunk up to the axle. Then ask yourself: Would I rather crawl on all fours with a shovel to make room to place the air jack under it OR would I like to...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-19-2011, 09:33 AM
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Views: 14,276
Posted By Silver350
Re: Jacks/Airbag, Recovery Gear and Tire kits

Well, that is certainly resourceful, but does the vehicle need to stay running while the jack holds it up and how long can that go on?
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-19-2011, 09:08 AM
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Views: 14,276
Posted By Silver350
Re: Jacks/Airbag, Recovery Gear and Tire kits

I'm sure that it works well, but a $100 HyLift Jack can double as a winch and doesn't need compressed air to operate.
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