Don't do this at home

[Guest]

Or any where else.

I was leaving home one sunny afternoon (25 years ago) when i noticed
a mechanic :shock: with a 70s Ply Fury oil tanker on a bumper jack.
This jack was up to the very last notch, it was shaped like a new moon.
The young fella working on the car had the front wheel off, his legs under the oil pan and the brk drum (still on the car) in his lap. He even had his head inside the wheel well. All with no other support under the car.
I was afraid to drive by. I told him to put his wheel under the frame
because, "Your FREAKIN me out !!!"
It still gives me the creaps. bruce

PS. I wonder if his park brk was on, it was also facing down hill :shock:

[MBS Auto]

That's crazy...

[re-tired]

Ive seen what happens. Also several (20)+ years ago a guy was under his car in home garage working on rear shocks ,had jack under diff ,one really cheap jackstand( the stamped kind) under axle.The jack snapped ,jackstand collapsed and pushed into gas tank.Gas poured into drop light and ignited.he was not crushed only pinned. Burned to death. Not a sight you ever forget.I preach safety first now

[joesmokabo]

I own 4 jack stands and I use them all. Those guys were really brave or really stupid.

[javelinrambler]

really stupid mate. first thing i always do take keys out make sure its securely in park (or gear if manual) park brake on and jackstands. needless to say doin as much work as i do investing in hoists are the best idea