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Old 04-10-2004, 08:09 AM
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Originally posted by NomadTW
be careful using the differential it's self to jack up the car
the casing is only cast aluminum and it could crack if too much pressure is concentrated on one point
if your going to use it i'd recomend a 2x4x4 piece of wood on top of the jack

You are incorrect about the the rear differential being aluminum. The only thing that is aluminum is the cover. The main body is cast iron. I quick check with a magnet will prove it. I am sure someone else will chime in about this.
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