Whats the best way to jack up the car so as to install an exhaust and a sway bar? I've searched on here but it doesn't say anything about jacking the car up. Should I use jack stands, ramps or what?

 

just jack it up using the stock lifter!!

 

You have never changed a tire?

 

I used ramps for my exhaust.
just a lil more stable than the jack.

 

Never ever get under a car that has just a jack under it and definatly not he one that came with your car. Go to your local auto parts store Pep Boys or Canadian Tire or what ever and but a $30.00 kit that includes a jack and 2 jack stands.
Leave the car in gear if standard or in park if auto. Put the parking brake on. Block both sides (front and back) of the front tires. Place the jack on the area between the 2 rear control arms (I think thats what its called). Put the jack under that. Always make sure that your lifting spot is solid. (no sheet metal or gas tank.) Start lifting the car... once the car is at the desired height place the jack stands under the rocker pannels just infront of the rear wheels. This is where you would place your stock jack if you were to change a tire. Then raise the jack stands as close to the rocker pannels as you can. then lower the jack onto the rocker pannels. lower the jack so that is is just benieth the lifting spot. then walk the car giving it a good nudge making sure it is solidly on teh jack stands. Then lift the jack so it is just touching the lifting spot but isnt lifting the car for assed safety.

You are ready to work

More info here:
http://www.ehow.com/how_1864_jack-car-safely.html

 

DEAR LORD LISTEN TO DANNO!

People die that way. NEVER EVER EVER work under a car being supported by a jack alone, no matter what weight it's rated for. They wiggle more than jack stands, and they are more prone to accidents than jack stands. I work under the car while it's on ramps occasionally (usually for quick oil changes), but nothing provides the security of a jack stand except for a hydraulic lift with a catch system of course.

I don't want anyone crushed. Not even a big jerk like krn. j/p

 

Please, if you have nothing to add just refrain from posting. We're not here to jeer people, we're here to help them out.

 

i spent 30 bucks on a 6 ton jack and 25 bucks on a pair of 3 ton jack stands. yes and never get under ur car without two jackstands. but i was still kinda low for me to get under and see what i was trying to do so best bet is to use a ramp

 

IMO i use ramps, they are very stable, plus my yard has a few level changes so i put ramps on lower and drive up so that i have nice clearance, not a bad idea, never felt like i was in danger, just be SURE that your car is stable, after you drive up, shake it a bit to see how stable it is. But ya always ptu brake on and block wheels. or its pancake lancer tech for you!

 

I use both jacks an cinder blocks with enough buffer spacing. Always work with a partner when you are under a car. When there is trouble, someone can get help or do something.

If you have a lowered car, ramps are about useless.

 

Not really, when i jacked up my lowered car, i would just jack it up high enough to slide the ramp under, yes you can not drive it up on the ramps, but for some reason i always feel safer under a car on ramps, rather than on stands

 

Just another note back on the original topic. The rear sway bar is easier to put on without the car jacked up at all. If you have ramps, that will be easier, but essentially, the sway bar will be very difficult to push into position unless the tires/suspension are supporting the car. The first time I did it, I used jack stands and it was a pain in the ***. I had to put it on again down the road and used someone's suggestion to just leave the car on the ground - there was still enough room for me under the rear (and I'm huge) and the installation of the sway bar was a thousand times easier.
-N

 

i went to autozone and bought some rhino ramps for $30 that can hold up to 5000 lbs.

 

Alright, so for exhaust stands are the best bet, while for the sway bar ramps or nothing at all are a better option? Just to clear something up, by blocking the front tires, I'm assuming you mean put a brick or something to stop the tires from rolling right?

 

I use ramps for most work I do (mostly simple things)