I won't dare trying this in SoCal. Using a jack without the saddle gripping
the car is a no no. Usually I'm not afraid of earthquake. However, when
working on a car, I don't want to be crushed.

You never had problem with the 2x6 sliding?

"'Curly Q. Links'" wrote:

> On the CRV, which is probably similar, I put a piece of 2 x 6 against
> the chassis 1/2 way between the jack points, but in, under the car, not
> on the plastic trim. I mean the square tubular steel part, about a foot
> or more under.
> --
> Bear in mind that you mustn't tighten your lug nuts beyond ~ 80
> foot-pounds, so you only get to have half the fun, unless you also have
> on of them fancy torque-limiting socket attachment$.
>
> 'Curly'
>
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