Quote Originally Posted by Frank S View Post
I like the hydraulic jack idea. for gaining extra clearance when needed once elevated always use the lynch pins to rest the load on never rely on the hydraulics of a jack.
While I prefer to position jack stands as far apart as possible for stability concerns,there are times when positioning them closer together is necessary.
I second the lynch pin use. I`ve repaired enough failed hydraulic jacks and systems to know never to trust seals alone.