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Hmm, I don't even have to give it any gas. I just let the clutch go gently, and up the ramp we go.
I actually put them right against the tire. Then I line them up by going in back of the car to make sure they are lined up. Once you drive up on them a few times its a piece of cake. The key is not to get rammy.quote:
Originally posted by brianl703:
Do you put the ramps right up to the front tires or do you leave some space so as to get a running start before the tires have to go up onto the ramp (the front edge of which is 1" higher than the ground it's sitting on, if I recall correctly).
Last time I used them I put them right up to the front tires, and later I thought it might work better if I left a foot or so of space so as to get a running start, but I just decided to get a jack instead and never did use them again.
No Evil Knievel running starts up the ramp here! I butt the ramps against the front wheels.quote:
Do you put the ramps right up to the front tires or do you leave some space so as to get a running start before the tires have to go up onto the ramp (the front edge of which is 1" higher than the ground it's sitting on, if I recall correctly).
The problem I have now with newer cars is, Where do you put the floor jack ? Or, where do you put the floor jack, and then place a jackstand?quote:
floor jack guys find it "better" to use RR's for oil changes?
Using these, I put the floor jack right where the factory tire-changing jack goes:quote:
Originally posted by dkcase:
The problem I have now with newer cars is, Where do you put the floor jack ?
driftiing OT here...quote:
Originally posted by brianl703:
Using these, I put the floor jack right where the factory tire-changing jack goes:quote:
Originally posted by dkcase:
The problem I have now with newer cars is, Where do you put the floor jack ?
http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/...temID=2061&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=jack
The jackstand I put under the engine support crossmember (subframe/K frame/etc)
Yes, the link above is for a slot adaptor for your floor jack so you can lift at the sheetmetal seam (or pinch weld) without damaging it.quote:
Originally posted by kenw:
most newer unibody cars use a sheetmetal seam to locate the screw jack on the sides, and the scissors/screw jack has a slot that locates and lifts properly (ie, not on the edge directly).