Ramps VS. car jack - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
Jun 17, 2008 · For extra insurance, when the wheels have to be free, jack the car up, leave the jack in place with some tension on it, and place the ramps (preferably, metal) under the car body. Three means of support is better than one. Live long and perspire!
Car fell off jack - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
Mar 13, 2011 · Some times jacking up a car is tricky. If the car is on a slope and the jack isn’t on firm ground. The fact that the car seems to be driving normally is a good sign. I’d recommend getting the car into a shop and up on a lift for an inspection. If you haven’t had a wheel alignment in a while, this might be a good time for one.
Car Jack Torque Calculation - 100kg - Physics Forums
Mar 1, 2007 · Yes, it is safe to use a car jack to lift a 100kg car as long as the car jack is properly rated for the weight and the calculation is performed accurately. It is also important to follow proper safety precautions and guidelines while using a car jack, such as placing it on a flat and stable surface and using jack stands for added support.
How do I determine the force and torque requirements for a 12V …
Nov 12, 2014 · 2. How do I use a 12V DC car jack? To use a 12V DC car jack, first locate the designated jack point on your vehicle. Then, place the jack under the vehicle and ensure it is stable. Plug the jack into a 12V DC outlet in your car and use the controls to raise or lower the vehicle as needed. 3. Is a 12V DC car jack safe to use? When used properly ...
Car jack evolution - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
Nov 14, 2008 · Bumper jacks are ,luckly, history.The asian cars started the sissor jacks for compactness and weight considerations. Old VW’s with their fit in only one opening were on par with the bumpers. I always carried a telescoping hydraulic jack. Never used much,AAA was only a call away.Seems that a jack was never a real safety concern with car makers.
How to find the normal force of a car jack lifting a car - Physics …
Nov 28, 2018 · A car is lifted vertically by a jack placed at the car's rear end 40cm off the central axis, so that the weight of the car is supported by the jack and the two front wheels. The distance between the front wheels is 1.60m, the distance from the axis connecting the two wheels to the center of mass of the car is 80cm, and the distance from the ...
Designing a Car Jack - Best Type & Tips - Physics Forums
Nov 6, 2007 · 2. What is the weight capacity of a car jack? The weight capacity of a car jack varies depending on the type and brand, but most jacks have a weight capacity of 2-3 tons. It is important to check the weight capacity of the jack before using it to ensure it is suitable for your vehicle. 3. What materials should be used for a car jack?
How to get the jack out of CRV? - Car Talk Community
Jan 3, 2018 · Hello, the jack in the trunk is a scissor jack. To get the jack out of the trunk, the scissor jack needs to be closed/compressed a little. If you look in the trunk around the spare tire you should find a small tool bag. It contains a lug wrench and it contains a tool to raise and lower the jack (it has a hooked end).
Calculating Applied Force for Lifting a 450 kg Car with a Scissors Jack
Oct 29, 2012 · 1. The Problem is a simple scissors jack has lifted a 450 kg car and the angle of the arms of the jack are 15° as seen in the attached drawing 2. The question is what is the applied force required to lift the 450 kg mass? 3. I drew my free body diagram and got that F=mg/2cos15°, which comes out to 2280.
Scissor Jack Warning (mine collapsed this weekend) - Car Talk …
Oct 29, 2007 · I was using my scissor jack to jack up my Taurus this weekend when it suddenly gave out - sending the car (with loosened lug nuts) swiftly to the ground!! Now, I wasn’t going to get underneath the car until the jack stand was in place (it was waiting by the passenger door and actually scratched/dented the car slightly as it fell to the ground), but still - the sight of this …