Scariest Day Of My Life

[ACRucrazy]

Yea, always have the car in gear, ebrake, wood or somthing behind tires, and if i remove a wheel, I put it under the car, so if it falls, the wheel will save it.

[Goat Blower]

I'm surprised this is the first I've heard of this happening. I still get nervous being under a car, and I'm a safety nazi. I always use two very good jackstands, make sure the parking brake works and is on, and I gently rock the car side to side and front to back once it's on the jackstands just to make sure they're mounted securely. Glad to hear you're okay.

[Matt D.]

Use REAL jack stands, not the POS that comes with the car. And when you use them, use them in pairs. Lift one end or side of the car at a time, not just one corner.

Glad to hear you're okay, Dane.

[SuperSleeper]

I don't suppose this circumstance qualifies for a lawsuit? ;)
Thanks once again everyone.

[ACRucrazy]

Prolly not, get well!
Chris

[JiN]

Get rid of that fuckin van Dane. It's been nothing but bad news for you. I'm glad your ok, i'll talk to you on AIM about this though.

[Super Bleeder!!]

wow dude, i'm glad you aren't dead. i can't imagine how scary that was for you when you were trapped. things like that always crossed my mind when i was doing my engine swap at 2am in my garage alone.

[Jana]

Holy shit!!! Glad you are ok Dane.

[TalonFiero]

My friend's brother died under his jeep cherokee when it fell off the jackstands.

I am super paranoid when working under cars. I triple check to make sure the jackstands are secure and that the car's wheels are chocked. I usually find a way to leave the jack under the vehicle as an added precaution.

I always try and let others know when I'll be under the vehicle.

[520Talon]

Glad your OK. I am a big believer of stands. I was under my van today and it is scary, those mothers are big and topheavy.

I dropped my talon off the small jack on the side of the road last year.