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lostleon
07-05-2011, 16:02
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Im not sure of ramps that the rears will go forward onto
Stands are the safest using a two ton jack
The closest I can think of as a solution is drive up ramps for the front, then jack the back up and either use other ramps or axle stands.
Or these;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/230616457267
I looked at them a few month back fook me £170
£5 stands sorted....
lostleon
08-05-2011, 05:06
Stupid me, didn't think how another pair of ramps would fit underneath the car :\ Just thought of the idea as I remember when I went to go look for a first car (2005) the guy drove this 106 onto 4 ramps and let me look underneath the car etc.
lostleon
08-05-2011, 05:08
allh2k - I don't know why but I get pretty paranoid with axle stands, like it slips while I'm underneath, ramps just seemed a lot safer.
devonmikeyboy
08-05-2011, 10:20
These are what i use as they are low profile for lowered cars. Ramps are a lot quicker,easier and safer then using a jack and axle stands. If i want to work on the back of the car just reverse up the ramp.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sports-car-long-low-angle-lifting-Ramps-2000Kg-pair-/120320381749?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item1c03a75335#ht_1628wt_905
allh2k - I don't know why but I get pretty paranoid with axle stands, like it slips while I'm underneath, ramps just seemed a lot safer.
As long as you're not undoing really tight bolts, a car on axle stands is pretty stable. And if you're doing suspension work for example then axle stands are the only option. When I do my rear bushes I've got to lift the rear of the car directly on the chassis.