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Using 4 post lift to unload suspension...Redneck style

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Old 04-17-2014, 11:53 PM
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Default Using 4 post lift to unload suspension...Redneck style

I've found my 4 post lift one of the best investments I've ever made, but the main drawback to a 4 post is that it doesn't unload your suspension.

I have 4 new wheel bearings, calipers, rotors, brake lines, and poly bushings to install, and I thought I'd start on that today. What I did was bought two 8' 4"x6"s and put them under the car where the jacking points are. Then 4 pieces of 4"x4" about 6" long at the jacking points. Raised the lift enough to align the 3 jack stands centered under each 4"x6", (one on each side and one in the center) then slowly lowered the lift while making everything was aligned right.

I don't think I'd crawl around under the car, but it seems to be pretty solid. Sorry for the poor phone pics.

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