Jack Stand Question

Modshack · 07-23-2009, 03:14 PM

Just buy a set of Ramps....I used these for years before buying my lift. The car does not need to be level for most access and maintenance..

Stands are always handy to have and there may be a time when you need all four wheels off the ground. A good jack, 4 jack stands and a set of ramps will cover most of your needs..

spearfish25 · 07-23-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Just buy a set of Ramps....I used these for years before buying my lift. The car does not need to be level for most access and maintenance..

Well, given the small issue of clearing the front chin spoiler with ramps, I went with a floor jack and jack stands. I feel committed now. But, I assume your advice still holds...just put jack stands in the front and forget lifting the rear at the same time.

Modshack · 07-23-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Well, given the small issue of clearing the front chin spoiler with ramps, I went with a floor jack and jack stands. I feel committed now. But, I assume your advice still holds...just put jack stands in the front and forget lifting the rear at the same time.

You just need some low profile approach extensions (or some 2x lumber)
Raceramps makes a nice (although pricey) low approach ramp set-up. I've had these (some cheesemo brand) for 30 years..

spearfish25 · 07-23-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

You just need some low profile approach extensions (or some 2x lumber)
Raceramps makes a nice (although pricey) low approach ramp set-up. I've had these (some cheesemo brand) for 30 years..

Nice, though my wife would rather me risk being crushed under the car with jack stands than have me bring those ramps into our condo to store them!

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