Thanks Everyone.I don't use jack stands, only lumber for support. I have some short sections of 10 x 10's , 3 x 6's , and 2 x 4's plus some scrap pieces of plywood. Those I trust!
I'm intimidated about Jacking and lifting in general therefore trying to assimilate safety precautions.
I have a hardwood lumberyard down the street that has 2-1/2 to 3 ft long railroad tie remnants for like 4 bucks [10 by 12's].
These will make some nice thick Chocks and Security chunks to save me.
And next door to that is your regular Lumber Supply store which it seems having a few different lumber sizes would be useful.
And I was always wondering if the Jack Stands were a waste of money if the lumber option is even better...
But It might be nice to set the Jack Stands lower the Jack and then slide in wood snugly around them.
But anyway I'm basically going to splurge for the plywood which I think will smooth out the divots in my close to level spot -- and give me a solid base to position the New Jack.
And I figure to try and avoid being crushed under my 3300 lb 850 I'll combine Jack Stands with Jack still in Place and Lumber Back-up as well.
I'm guessing once I get over the fear I'll find brake and suspension work easier than the PCV job I just completed -- at least I hope so!
Also the ground is finally freezing here which should make my Dirt/Stay-Mat Driveway a little more stable...
However working in cold temperatures outside is not as inspiring...
