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.
[ 02 March 2002: Message edited by: Ronin ]
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on 02 March, 2002 02:23 PM:
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.
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on 02 March, 2002 04:18 PM:
I use a floor jack and jack stands. Some ramps will move when trying to drive up them.
[ 04 March 2002: Message edited by: 2002Z4CSS ]
Posted by Ronin (Member # 1357) on 02 March, 2002 04:48 PM:
Where do you position your stands?
Posted by Robbie-97SS2902 (Member # 206) on 02 March, 2002 05:26 PM:
The rhino ramps are wider but lower. Good enogh for oil change and pre jack work.
Posted by Ronin (Member # 1357) on 02 March, 2002 06:52 PM:
Robbie, Thanks, That is perfect. Posted by Ronin (Member # 1357) on 02 March, 2002 06:54 PM:
"The rhino ramps are wider but lower. Good enogh for oil change and pre jack work."
I'll check those out. Thanks.
Posted by Ralph (Member # 1330) on 03 March, 2002 10:50 AM:
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.
Posted by Ronin (Member # 1357) on 03 March, 2002 11:42 AM:
Ralph, That sounds great. Where can I find more information about it? (Is it stationary? Is it portable? Where can you get it?) Thanks.
Posted by Ralph (Member # 1330) on 05 March, 2002 01:23 PM:
Ronin:
They are not stationary,but they are heavy. They can be moved,but not easlly. Listed below is the web site for Kwiklift.
