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Dredz172
11-04-2007, 12:14 PM
So I almost just died......
But instead my car fell off the jack stands, and crushed the jack, and is now sitting on a cinder block.........

So I'm kinda in a bind, and need some help.... If you could help me out I would make it worth your while

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I have no alternate jack, but I did use my spare tire jack to get it on a cinder block and I suspect I might have fucked up the new rotor I just put on, because it fell on it.

If you could help me out, or point me in the right direction, I'll get you back


Thanks
Jim
786 280 0515
KattWoman01
11-04-2007, 01:14 PM
Karma is a bitch!
oneslowstang
11-04-2007, 01:39 PM
ya, so where was the jackstand when the jack busted??? What were you trying to do? I dont see much hurt to the car..
Dredz172
11-04-2007, 01:57 PM
the car was supported on the jackstand, the jack was 1/4 inch below it right next to the jackstand, jackstand was securely positioned on frame rail, and I was in the drivers seat, reaching over to the passenger seat, to get the passenger side rotor (which was on the floor of passenger seat)......... situation could have been avoided if I had just opened passenger door..... also the car was not in gear, and I have no ebrake..... the car might have hitched or rolled a litlte, I think the jackstand just slid down,, and dropped onto the jack, and then just crushed :hissy:
undercoverZ-28
11-04-2007, 03:20 PM
same thing happened to my buddy on his 67(?) mustang except he busted a bunch of shit rotors and such. i cant remember if he tried to sue or not. but he wasnt even in the car they just gave out. at least thats his story.
kelticttz
11-04-2007, 04:10 PM
Jim it's Connelly I have a jack if you still need it. call me
SATAN
11-05-2007, 06:09 AM
why do you have a ratchet strap hanging from your spring?
Dredz172
11-05-2007, 06:36 AM
to support the caliper....
SATAN
11-05-2007, 06:40 AM
that's what the brake hose is there for
Dredz172
11-05-2007, 06:50 AM
:duhidea:
tibster
11-05-2007, 07:36 AM
Glad ur alright man.
sstony
11-05-2007, 09:18 AM
whoa man. glad you're ok. luckily you weren't underneath it and ALWAYS chalk a wheel. lemme know if you still need help
Dredz172
11-05-2007, 12:38 PM
BIG thanks to red 97 cobra (David)..... real stand up guy!
KSuchdeve
11-05-2007, 01:47 PM
Yea, glad to hear you're OK. My roommate's dad's old friend lost some fingers this way. The jack failed and the car came right down on his hand. Ouch.