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Interesting…Just Stumbled Onto This YouTube Video Of A Can AM Jack
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NorCalBud
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I've seen this....
I've seen "Big Blue" before, but never noticed that it seems to have been designed to lift using the Rear Shock mount as it point of contact. From what I've read, this is a BIG No-No and should not be used as a lifting point.
Please correct me if I'm wrong...
I've seen "Big Blue" before, but never noticed that it seems to have been designed to lift using the Rear Shock mount as it point of contact. From what I've read, this is a BIG No-No and should not be used as a lifting point.
Please correct me if I'm wrong...
Bob Denman
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I'd like to see some better pictures of that rear "attachment point" also... :bbq::bbq::bbq:
JayBros
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:agree:! From the very first part of the video it looks like the rear lift cradle is long enough that it completely spans the two shock mounts which would be fine and doesn't contact the bottom of the shock itself which would bend the shock mounting bolt. A better or additional pic is in order IMO.
ThreeWheels
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Who sells this?
Cylon warriors?
Cylon warriors?
vided
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http://lifts-and-stands.com/product/eazy-rizer-big-blue-lift/
it's a little pricey
I found the synthesis voice strange:banghead::yikes::yikes:
it's a little pricey
I found the synthesis voice strange:banghead::yikes::yikes:
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Bob Denman
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IdahoMtnSpyder
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You mean like this? I copied this right out their instruction manual.
There is a conflict in the 2013 service manual. In one place it says to make sure the jack cups the lower portion of the rear shock absorber. In other places it says do not lift under rear shock absorber. That's what you get when two or more people who don't agree write different parts of the same document. Search the manual for "rear shock" and you'll find the conflicts.
Lamont, can you tell us what the official word is from BRP? Which one of the manual instructions is correct? I'm surprised that this conflict in instructions still exists after this many years of Spyder production.
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IdahoMtnSpyder
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I just sent a PM to BRPcare. Maybe we'll get a solid answer to this issue.
cptjam
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rear shock bolt
That bolt that holds the shock has the weight of the rear of the Spyder on it 24/7. I can't imagine jacking it up from there will hurt it. I have lifted engines out of cars with smaller bolts than that! I have removed that bolt many times, and never saw one bent. I have used it as a jacking point; never had an issue. I regularly put a jackstand there when removing a rear tire. Like well over 100 times. Never an issue. JMHO, Joe
That bolt that holds the shock has the weight of the rear of the Spyder on it 24/7. I can't imagine jacking it up from there will hurt it. I have lifted engines out of cars with smaller bolts than that! I have removed that bolt many times, and never saw one bent. I have used it as a jacking point; never had an issue. I regularly put a jackstand there when removing a rear tire. Like well over 100 times. Never an issue. JMHO, Joe
Bob Denman
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:clap: Thanks! (GREAT picture!) :thumbup:
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