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Released jack too quickly

Tiny
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  • 2005 JEEP LIBERTY
  • 3.7L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 163,000 MILES
I barely turned the handle and the jack released more quickly than I would have liked. This ones not mine so and not used to this quick drop. Anyway, I got two jack stands as shown. It wasn't extremely aggressive of a drop at all just a few inches maybe but I wasn't fond of the noise and I'm just anal in general.

Just wondering could this have messed up my car or am I all good? I just got an alignment is it possible it got messed up at all? Or did these metal beams that the jack are under take all the force? Thank you
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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 AT 2:16 PM

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Tiny
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You have the jack stands under the frame rail. Those are really tough and they don't care about being dropped a few inches. The suspension parts, especially those involved with the alignment, did not suffer any stress as they are hanging freely by the frame and are spring-loaded and free to move around to absorb any shock.

It's gratifying to know you understand the importance of jack stands. Failure to use them is a short-cut not worth taking.
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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 AT 2:59 PM
Tiny
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Yes Sir, thank you for your help as always, you're the greatest.
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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 AT 3:34 PM

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