Which do you guys use: Floor Jack or Ramps?

[Aequitas & Veritas]

Originally Posted by CamAnon

For those of you who use jacks, what points do you use?

Do you use the pinch-seam as shown in the manual for the factory jack?


I'm considering getting one of these:

http://zl1addons.com/index.php/shop-...ckpads-magpads

I use this when I am messing with my coilovers or changing my wheels. It is a great little device and allows a jack that cannot reach the jack point from the side of the vehicle due to my ZL1 rockers. I still throw a jack stand under there before I fully take the wheel off. I don't want to risk the jack failing and then the car falling without the wheel on.

I haven't used this to do an oil change though. But I do recommend this piece after using it. It's a great $40ish investment!

[jibngb]

Ramps have an angle- of- approach- issue with these low vehicles. It can be done, but you'll need to place 2X4s or blocks of some sort in front of the ramps to keep from ripping up your chin spoiler/ splitter.

[Sandman1969]

Originally Posted by jibngb

Ramps have an angle- of- approach- issue with these low vehicles. It can be done, but you'll need to place 2X4s or blocks of some sort in front of the ramps to keep from ripping up your chin spoiler/ splitter.

It looks like I have the same ramps as Chaps and my 2LT doesn't have any problems with the angle. Nothing rubs. NOw with my previous 2012 Accord which I put the sport suspension on which lowered it, did rub a second on the rubber bottom but didn't have issues other than that with the ramp.

[Rock-It Man]

I use ramps for oil changes. The amount of oil left behind due to the ramp angle is insignificant. And the drain plug is on the aft edge of the oil pan anyway.

[Rock-It Man]

Originally Posted by CamAnon

For those of you who use jacks, what points do you use?

Do you use the pinch-seam as shown in the manual for the factory jack?


I'm considering getting one of these:

http://zl1addons.com/index.php/shop-...ckpads-magpads

These are unnecessary when using a floor jack, because there are other spots than the pinch weld for locating the jack.

[CamAnon]

What are good spots? And will a "normal" floor jack get under there, or would a low-profile one be needed?

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by CyberGreyConvertible

So, I'm going to change the oil in my car within the next 2 months or so, and I need a way of accessing the oil drain plugs and everything obviously. Do you guys use floor jacks to lift the car or do you guys use ramps? I was thinking about going with ramps, as they seem a bit easier, but they get a bit pricey.

I appreciate all input,

Thanks!

I use a two ton floor jack and stands - all four wheels off the ground, but I rotate my tires at the same time.

[ChocoTaco369]

Originally Posted by bannonm

Well then, I stand corrected. I couldn't remember on the Camaro because the pan is covered and this isn't a DD so oil changes happen once a year. My other 4 cars are like I said. I'll pay more attention when I change oil this Fall for storage. Thanks.

My LS1 Firebird had the drain plug smack in the center on the side of the oil pan. If that sucker wasn't dead nuts level it would retain nearly a full quart of oil. Must be an LS thing.

[Cheetoh]

Race Ramps... Only way to go!!

[Homeless Man]

Originally Posted by Biv08SS;8480366[URL=http://s881.photobucket.com/user/Biv08SS/media/B619127D-B0E5-4FCC-9F0C-430A5D1A25C5.jpg.html

It's a FJ200 by SnapOn, yes it was expensive, but with a 3 year warranty on the pump, front wheels held on by a lock nut and had a grease fitting, and is 3.5 inches at the lowest and 23.5 at the highest. I'll use my SnapOn jack all day, everyday.

Dang that's a nice Jack

[SSRS5thgen]

Originally Posted by Cheetoh

Race Ramps... Only way to go!!

[mbowen89]

I'm still confused what to do because I bought a jack that goes low enough, but it's not deep enough to get very far under the car.

Where do I jack it near cars edge?

[ron123]

Made these wood ramps for $30 - can park at all the different levels depending on height needed and add extra slab at top if need more clearance. Slope is gradual enough that does not hit front-end when driving up. Cloned design from one I saw on a Mustang forum. Parked on top level for manual transmission fluid change after break-in.
Ron

[Burt]

While we're on the subject, I've got a question for you guys about jack stands. I've got a low-profile jack and jack stands, so I can jack the car up by the subframe and get the jack stands under the pinch welds, however in a couple of spots, the jack stands have mangled the pinch welds. Would you guys recommend using a jackpad with the stands? My jack stands have tops like these:



And I'm curious if the pads would actually work with those. Assuming that the bottom of the pinch weld is full seated on the pad, and the base of the pad isn't wider than the head of the stand, it seems like it would work, but I'd appreciate any better/alternative solutions.