No, there's no real concern about twisting or anything like that AFAIK,
It's just easier, and fewer steps.
>
> "whenever possible I use wooden blocks under the tires" DON'T do > that!!!
> If you want the car blocked under the wheels, USE RAMPS designed for that
> purpose!!!!! Or place jack stands under the control arms. Wood blocks can
> split and allow the car to fall.(also, NEVER, NEVER use cinder
> blocks!!!)It's worth the money for a set of ramps or jack stands to keep
> your brains from squirting out of your ears.
> You can get the car higher in a much safer manner using the correct
> tools. If you don't have the right tools (ramps or stands) you have NO
> business working on your car!
> I'm sorry to sound like a prick. I'm sure it sounds like I'm being
> alarmist, but I've seen too many people get hurt (or get Dead) using
> substandard methods to hold up their cars.How much is your life worth?
> I lost 2 close friends who used your method. They had large 12"x12"x12"
> wooden blocks under the wheels doing a clutch on a Camaro. One block split
> and overstressed the other block. The second block spit out from under the
> tire and the car came down on them. Dennis got his skull crushed under the
> front crossmember and died instantly, Matt was pinned under the tailshaft
> breaking 8 ribs and doing some internal damage. He died on the way to the
> hospital. I was standing about 20' away when it happened. I had asked them
> earlier about jack stands. The reply: " They want a fortune for a good
> pair of stands... I've used these blocks for years, they're fine..." as
> they were replacing a $300 clutch in Dennis' toy.
> (Climbing off of soapbox)
>
> Tom
lmfao typical yankee get some certificaation before u work on cars
hurc ast