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That's horrible!

When I replace the suspension on one of my vehicles, the car moved a little using a breaker bar. I immediately went to HD to buy a Husky 1/2" impact wrench. That was a great move, since I never saw the car move again when I was breaking torque on old rusty bolts.

But I also do a few extra things for safety. If it's up on jack stands, I'll slide a tire or a tire ramp under the side of the vehicle where I'll be working to limit how far it can drop. Might sustain some bruised or broken ribs, but should survive. I also always have my phone on hand to call for help if I'm alone. I also take it when I climb up on the roof, just in case I knock the ladder over...lol

When I visit the Auto Hobby Shop on base, I double and triple check the lift points before lifting the vehicle. I also look for what way I'm going to dive out of the way if the lift fails. Not sure I'll be able to clear it in time, but it's better than not having a plan.

Everyone should do risk assessments for every hazardous tasks, from using a chain saw or axe, to power tools, to working on vehicles. Take a quick step back and look at what you're doing before you start.

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Posted: 02/02/2021 at 10:56AM

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So, decided to go with replacing the starter on the CRV -- Burruss Writer 02/02/2021 08:46AM

Let me know if you need any factory maintenance pages. -- EDGEMAN 02/02/2021 10:59AM

For example -- EDGEMAN 02/02/2021 11:38AM

Installation -- EDGEMAN 02/02/2021 11:41AM

Be safe. That's the most important part if lifting the vehicle -- HokieR 02/02/2021 10:32AM

One of my closest friends took a car to the chest on Thanksgiving evening -- typed by ben 02/02/2021 11:44AM

Things can change in an instant ** -- HokieR 02/02/2021 11:45AM

You got that right ** -- typed by ben 02/03/2021 10:19AM

Got a pair of ramps and jack stands to boot -- Burruss Writer 02/02/2021 11:08AM

And don’t forget wheel chocks since -- YardBird 02/02/2021 1:31PM

That's horrible! -- EDGEMAN 02/02/2021 10:56AM

If I go up in the attic and house is empty, I take a phone with me and -- Hokie360 02/02/2021 11:14AM

Risk assessment on activity... absolutely. Also, get a pair of tire chuck -- Strat Man 02/02/2021 11:02AM

My BMWs came with a metal tire chock, but that doesn't work on concrete -- EDGEMAN 02/02/2021 11:09AM

Good points ** -- HokieR 02/02/2021 10:58AM

Yikes, don't do any of that anymore, but always had two things holding up -- `lag 02/02/2021 10:38AM

I would advise against buying cheap made in China -- HokieR 02/02/2021 10:43AM

I inherited my jack stands and ramps from my dad -- Burruss Writer 02/02/2021 11:14AM

That's great. You know that will get it done ** -- HokieR 02/02/2021 11:16AM

Starter's my guess... -- `lag 02/02/2021 10:29AM

744 seems like alot - is there a local shop -- bigbadbird 02/02/2021 09:21AM

Hope you have a space heater in your garage ... -- vt90 02/02/2021 08:55AM

There are things that are worse than working on a car -- Tafkam Hokie 02/02/2021 2:04PM

I hate it ... hands are cold. Garage floor is cold. Tools are cold. -- vt90 02/02/2021 2:08PM

Just the opposite for me, look at gash on your knuckle when it's cold... -- `lag 02/02/2021 10:31AM

But, at least it doesn't hurt at that moment... -- Burruss Writer 02/02/2021 11:15AM

That's a true statement, been there, maybe it's just adrenaline -- `lag 02/02/2021 11:19AM

Bwhahahahahaha!!! -- Burruss Writer 02/02/2021 10:03AM

I once paid to have an alternator installed on an older F150... -- Vienna_Hokie 02/02/2021 09:10AM

I'll admit, I've done similar. -- Tafkam Hokie 02/02/2021 3:28PM

That's horrible!

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