Jack and Jack Stands
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Jack and Jack Stands
Hi!
I'm new to the forum and the whole DIY scene. I've read through some DIY threads (which are awesome! ) and that motivated me to try it as well. I am interested in doing oil changes, car fluid (transmission and brake fluids especially) changes, and possibly do more as I get more comfortable.
I was just wondering if anyone could give me some recommendations on jack and jack stands. I'm a little skeptical about ramps because it's made of plastic and I want to keep my risk low of potential death.
Thanks!
P.S. - Do you really need to use two pairs of jack stands to drain the transmissions fluid? Would you be able to just use two? If not, could someone please tell me how to do this (a "For Dummies" version would be greatly appreciated!)?
I'm new to the forum and the whole DIY scene. I've read through some DIY threads (which are awesome! ) and that motivated me to try it as well. I am interested in doing oil changes, car fluid (transmission and brake fluids especially) changes, and possibly do more as I get more comfortable.
I was just wondering if anyone could give me some recommendations on jack and jack stands. I'm a little skeptical about ramps because it's made of plastic and I want to keep my risk low of potential death.
Thanks!
P.S. - Do you really need to use two pairs of jack stands to drain the transmissions fluid? Would you be able to just use two? If not, could someone please tell me how to do this (a "For Dummies" version would be greatly appreciated!)?
#2
Unless you need to remove the wheels (like for brakes), I would just get the ramps. They are perfectly fine. I have Rhino Ramps that I paid $30 for and have used them for the last 5 or 6 years. NEVER had a single issue with them, they work great.
Using a jack and stands is a pain in the ass for oil changes, it's much eaiser to just drive up the ramps. I only use the jack and stands if one or more of the wheels needs to come off.
Using a jack and stands is a pain in the ass for oil changes, it's much eaiser to just drive up the ramps. I only use the jack and stands if one or more of the wheels needs to come off.
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You need a jack with a total lift height approaching 20". Otherwise you won't be able to lift the rear end far enough to get the jack stands in with the tires off the ground.
You need stands rated for AT LEAST 2 1/4 ton (thats the rating for the PAIR).
More threads to read:
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https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ght=Jack+Stand
You need stands rated for AT LEAST 2 1/4 ton (thats the rating for the PAIR).
More threads to read:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ght=Jack+Stand
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ght=Jack+Stand
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ght=Jack+Stand
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ght=Jack+Stand
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ght=Jack+Stand
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ght=Jack+Stand
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ght=Jack+Stand
Last edited by Bearcat94; 04-02-2010 at 11:54 AM.
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When the car is on four jack stands, it wouldn't move when I try to unscrew stuff underneath the car? Is there anything to back up the jack stands if one of them failed?
When the car is on four jack stands, it wouldn't move when I try to unscrew stuff underneath the car? Is there anything to back up the jack stands if one of them failed?
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I usually leave the jack in place and just to the point of taking on load. It's not lifting, the jack stands are fully loaded, but the jack is there just in case.
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Sometimes I use wood if I can't find a jackstand.
I see some people use there wheels as a safety precaution.
Last edited by SpiderX1016; 04-02-2010 at 01:11 PM.
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