What kind/brand of jack do you use?
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What kind/brand of jack do you use?
I've tried to change my oil before at my father's home (he has several types of jacks), but we were unable to get the jack under the frame. We even tried running it up on boards first, but this proved to be a pain in the rear. The boards kept sliding out of place, so we scrapped it and went to Jiffy Lube. I would much rather change the oil myself, for the obvious cost savings.
I don't have access to a mechanics jack, and I'm not going to dig a hole to drive over. Is there a certain type/brand of jack that slides under the vette or can be driven over? Also, where might one purchase one of these? TIA
I don't have access to a mechanics jack, and I'm not going to dig a hole to drive over. Is there a certain type/brand of jack that slides under the vette or can be driven over? Also, where might one purchase one of these? TIA
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Re: What kind/brand of jack do you use? (BRU)
I use a regular floor jack but I done put the car up on boards first.
Did you cut an angle on the boards? Cut them to a 45 degree angle. I did and I have no problems getting the car on the boards.
Did you cut an angle on the boards? Cut them to a 45 degree angle. I did and I have no problems getting the car on the boards.
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NORCO - 2 1/4 TON MODEL # 71230A, List Price $216.89, Our Price $173.51
http://www.hyjacks.com/H22.HTM
[Modified by wwashing, 10:00 AM 1/10/2002]
http://www.hyjacks.com/H22.HTM
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Re: What kind/brand of jack do you use? (wwashing)
REDGAR -
We used smaller boards to equal a ~ 45 degree angle. I'll try cutting some larger boards and give it a go.
wwashing -
My father has a jack just like that. We tried it, and it wouldn't fit under the jacking point. Is the Norco lower than other jacks of this type?
Thanks for your input.
We used smaller boards to equal a ~ 45 degree angle. I'll try cutting some larger boards and give it a go.
wwashing -
My father has a jack just like that. We tried it, and it wouldn't fit under the jacking point. Is the Norco lower than other jacks of this type?
Thanks for your input.
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wwashing -
My father has a jack just like that. We tried it, and it wouldn't fit under the jacking point. Is the Norco lower than other jacks of this type?
Thanks for your input.
My father has a jack just like that. We tried it, and it wouldn't fit under the jacking point. Is the Norco lower than other jacks of this type?
Thanks for your input.
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Re: What kind/brand of jack do you use? (BRU)
I've tried to change my oil before at my father's home (he has several types of jacks), but we were unable to get the jack under the frame. We even tried running it up on boards first, but this proved to be a pain in the rear. The boards kept sliding out of place, so we scrapped it and went to Jiffy Lube. I would much rather change the oil myself, for the obvious cost savings.
I don't have access to a mechanics jack, and I'm not going to dig a hole to drive over. Is there a certain type/brand of jack that slides under the vette or can be driven over? Also, where might one purchase one of these? TIA
I don't have access to a mechanics jack, and I'm not going to dig a hole to drive over. Is there a certain type/brand of jack that slides under the vette or can be driven over? Also, where might one purchase one of these? TIA
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Brotha HaHa
I prefer Yukon Jack or Jack Daniels they both will really get you high!
I prefer Yukon Jack or Jack Daniels they both will really get you high!
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Purchase a set up Rhino Ramps from Pep Boys ($28), then you can place a jack anywhere you want.
[Modified by wallstAL, 9:06 AM 1/10/2002]
Purchase a set up Rhino Ramps from Pep Boys ($28), then you can place a jack anywhere you want.
[Modified by wallstAL, 9:06 AM 1/10/2002]
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Re: What kind/brand of jack do you use? (wallstAL)
A vintage 1981 Cadillac jack with a bearing race on top to spread the load. It easily fits under the frame; no ramps needed, just jack stands for safety. The drivers' side goes up without screwing around and it was cheap, 0$. There must be millions of these in junk yards.
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Re: What kind/brand of jack do you use? (BRU)
FWIW, I got the Rhino ramps for the front; use two shorter 2x12's to brace the ramps against the garage "lip" by the wall so ramps don't move forward.
Also two 8 foot 2x12's to aid entering and coming down off the ramps; this also gets the car up in the rear. My jack was purchased at SAM's for about $70 (3 1/2 ton); I remove the jack "cup" and use a flat 1/4 in thick 4 x 6 inch piece of steel to lay across the two ribs of the rear crossmember, and jack up the rear. Then put A/C Delco jack stands under the rear lift point under the sides of the car (2/12's are removed temporarily after jacking up).
Hope this helps.
Also two 8 foot 2x12's to aid entering and coming down off the ramps; this also gets the car up in the rear. My jack was purchased at SAM's for about $70 (3 1/2 ton); I remove the jack "cup" and use a flat 1/4 in thick 4 x 6 inch piece of steel to lay across the two ribs of the rear crossmember, and jack up the rear. Then put A/C Delco jack stands under the rear lift point under the sides of the car (2/12's are removed temporarily after jacking up).
Hope this helps.
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Re: What kind/brand of jack do you use? (BRU)
I gifted myself at Christmas with a AC DK13HLQ. It's huge and kinda pricey, but it'll fit under and easily lift everything I plan to put on it. And when you're shopping for jacks, do you really want to go cheap, especially if you're the one that's going to be under what it supports?
http://www.ultimategarage.com/acjacks.html
http://www.ultimategarage.com/acjacks.html
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Re: What kind/brand of jack do you use? (BRU)
Drive the car up on Rhino ramps ($25 at Walmart) and then jack up the rear with any 19-inch hydraulic floor jack. Place jack stands underneath and change the oil. It's that simple!