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Re: jack stand palcement [Re: shorthorse] #1890859
08/13/15 10:14 AM
08/13/15 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted By shorthorse
[quote=D_C]Sometimes, I have used metal drive-on ramps, backward (with the ramp end forward). I use a floor jack to lift beneath the K-Member and place the ramps in position under each tire (as I said) long end forward (toward the front bumper) to be out of the way.


Me too. I also jack up the rear end and stick stands under the axle housing. You can never have too much room under there. Automatics are worse.

Last edited by booger; 08/13/15 10:15 AM.

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Re: jack stand palcement [Re: Supercuda] #1891048
08/13/15 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted By Supercuda
I flattened one of those metal ramps with my 64 300, after I had already parked on it and got out. Since then, no thank you, I use the plastic ones when I use a ramp.


Your right. I've since purchased 2 sets of the plastic ramps. They are good for something like 16,000 pounds. Got one set on Craigslist for $20.

Re: jack stand palcement [Re: mickm] #1891743
08/14/15 11:40 AM
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Reinforced drive up ramps with removable incline:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200641867_200641867?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Automotive%20%3E%20Ramps&utm_campaign=Ironton&utm_content=47112&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=47112&gclid=CJin-efZqMcCFQenaQodoFQCfA

(dang, can't get it to hyperlink)

or these:

https://usahardware.com/departments/automotive/jacks-stands-ramps/magnum-poly-car-ramps.html

or even these:

http://www.raceramps.com/

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