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BruceK · Jan 30th, 2003, 03:35 AM

DANGER!

IMPORTANT: The lifting blocks work well with the MINI's standard jack because part of the jack fits INTO the bottom of the lifting block, pushing against a internal pin, thus helping to secure the block against the car body.

But using a non-MINI jack can be dangerous. Gromit had his car FALL OFF of a floor jack using one of the lifting blocks. The same could happen when using jack stands.

Please read carefully to learn more:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ck+an d+block

Jan 30th, 2003, 03:35 AM	#2
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	DANGER! IMPORTANT: The lifting blocks work well with the MINI's standard jack because part of the jack fits INTO the bottom of the lifting block, pushing against a internal pin, thus helping to secure the block against the car body. But using a non-MINI jack can be dangerous. Gromit had his car FALL OFF of a floor jack using one of the lifting blocks. The same could happen when using jack stands. Please read carefully to learn more: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ck+an d+block + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed