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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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Jack/Jack Stand

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ntifier=693255

Im assuming 2 tons would be enough for the ralliarts?
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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Yes 2 tons will be good for pretty much anything besides a truck or large suv. Its not holding to total car that refers to more less corner weight
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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even the jack stands? i might buy two more to have 4 so i can lift the whole car
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 10:23 AM
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yes

http://www.amazon.com/3000lb-Aluminu.../dp/B000UJALM8

get something like that much easier when you lower your car
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 10:47 AM
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The jack is too small. It will work, but not very well. I had one and ended up getting rid of it. I replaced it with one that will raise to 20" and it is a whole lot easier.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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i personally perfer ramps, once ur dropped ull need better ramps but if your not doing any wheel/ suspension work the ramps work great since it only takes a minute to drive up and they are fairly high
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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what kind of ramps do you have?
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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i personally perfer ramps, once ur dropped ull need better ramps but if your not doing any wheel/ suspension work the ramps work great since it only takes a minute to drive up and they are fairly high

Rhino Ramps work really well and are relatively inexpensive.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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I would recommend to go for two sets of 3 tons stands; they have a larger base thus they provide a better stability. Here in Canada, it's a 10$ difference between the 2 tons and the 3 tons... I think our safety is worth the extra spending.

As for the jack, this type of small jack usually don't last very long... At Princess Auto in Canada you can get a decent floor jack for about 100$ when in special... It will lift higher, it will be stronger and more stable... Again, safety first... Especially if you have to use it on a surface that is not leveled (slight inclination) than the better floor jack should still allows you to lift of side of the car.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jkennedy293
Rhino Ramps work really well and are relatively inexpensive.
I prefer the ramps also...jack have a instability factor I don't like when I'm underneath.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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You don't get under a car with just the jack supporting it.

Also, ramps don't help if the car doesn't run or you need to remove the wheels.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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go to harbour freight and get this.... http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ack-67022.html

I have had one for about 4 years and it is very Durable. They also have pretty much eveything else you will need as far as tools go. You should have a store releatively close to you.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by nschultz0124
go to harbour freight and get this.... http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ack-67022.html

I have had one for about 4 years and it is very Durable. They also have pretty much eveything else you will need as far as tools go. You should have a store releatively close to you.
+1 i have the aluminum version of HF racing jack, paid $59.99 on sale with coupon and its great at lifting my lancer even when lowered on eibach.

my regular craftsman jack no longer fits under my car.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Geereg
You don't get under a car with just the jack supporting it.

Also, ramps don't help if the car doesn't run or you need to remove the wheels.
Wow really?

I have both Jacks and ramps.. I know when to use both and thanks for the lesson...anything else today?
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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So what do you guys use to go under your cars? I dont feel comfortable going under with just jack stands, idk why its just me
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