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I had to drive my new car home though some bad conditions a few weeks ago. There is alot of dirt and salt under the car I would like to clean off. I also plan on changing my own oil at 1,000 mi. I have a set of metal ramps that measure 9 inches across. I also have a 3 1/2 ton floor jack and stands on order from Sears. Are the 9 inch wide ramps wide enough? Are wider ramps available? Or do you recommend waiting for the jack and stands? I haven't been under a car in 25 years and I don't feel like getting crushed. Thanks for your help.
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Well, I use all 3! I have to drive on the ramps to get the jack under the front, then a lift off the ramps and put the stands under. Sounds like a lot but it's safe and after the first time it goes pretty quickly.
The tires are a tad wide for the 9" ramps but it will work.
Just remember - no short cuts - safety first.
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Last year I bought a lift. It is called the Qicklift. I don't know if you ever heard of it. I used to use ramps or jack stands, but that was really a pain in the a**. I love the Quicklift. You just drive on it like a ramp. Then you jack up the rear part. It has stands, which fold down and your car is sitting level. You ca roll under it with a creeper and have plenty of room underneath to work on it. It was $1450.00,but worth every penny.
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Ralph, That sounds great. Where can I find more information about it? (Is it stationary? Is it portable? Where can you get it?) Thanks.
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