Don't have ramps or stands...
04-06-2004, 05:08 PM
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tifo, if you insert the jack into the rear wheel well, then slide it back and pull it into the jack point, it should be good. thats what i have to do jack up the passenger side of my car when its on my driveway, which is on an angle, so its lower on that side when parked there.
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04-07-2004, 02:21 AM
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Thanks for that link. I have one set of cotter-pinned jack stands and have not been able to find another. I'm sure the others are fine, but I never feel comfortable getting under a car with those toothed racket things....
Originally posted by macnewma
I agree that jack stands are an absolute necessity. I would actually suggest buying more than just 4. Having a few under there in case they fail or slip is wise.
On that topic, has anyone heard of jack stands failing? Do you guys trust the cheap Wal-mart brand ones as much as the expensive, $50-75 a stand AC types? I am thinking about investing in some AC stands as they have the cotter pins which would be more reliable. Do you guys think I would be wasting my money?
http://www.ultimategarage.com/acjacks.html
Max
I agree that jack stands are an absolute necessity. I would actually suggest buying more than just 4. Having a few under there in case they fail or slip is wise.
On that topic, has anyone heard of jack stands failing? Do you guys trust the cheap Wal-mart brand ones as much as the expensive, $50-75 a stand AC types? I am thinking about investing in some AC stands as they have the cotter pins which would be more reliable. Do you guys think I would be wasting my money?
http://www.ultimategarage.com/acjacks.html
Max
04-07-2004, 06:49 AM
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"I found out last nite that my big-azz Craftsman jack will no longer slide underneath the car. Does anyone here recommend a particular jack with a low stack height?"
I just off the cup on top of the jack. That shaves off about 3/4" from the height of the jack and I can put the little adaptor-cup-thingamajiggy on top of it and line it up with the hole on the body. I still have to go in through the wheelwell opening like Eyal says, but it is low enough to clear once underneath.
I just off the cup on top of the jack. That shaves off about 3/4" from the height of the jack and I can put the little adaptor-cup-thingamajiggy on top of it and line it up with the hole on the body. I still have to go in through the wheelwell opening like Eyal says, but it is low enough to clear once underneath.
04-07-2004, 10:21 AM
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Where did you find the other cotter pin style jack stands? The AC stands are awfully expensive, although I have no problem biting the bullet for my safety.
Max
Where did you find the other cotter pin style jack stands? The AC stands are awfully expensive, although I have no problem biting the bullet for my safety.
Max