| Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 | Most jacks have such small wheels they have a hard time rolling to compensate for the radius change as the pad lifts. Only the big professional-type jacks have much chance of the rollers moving as the lift is made. The tiny wheels on the hobby jacks are just about worthless. Once the jack stands are in place, chocks or setting a park brake might be a good idea. Jerry
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