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Old 07-05-08, 06:08 PM
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What do you guys use for repairs.............Jack stands or ramps? I use 2 ton jack stands normally but I have been thinking about getting some ramps.
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I had a lift in the house I sold in NY, but my new lift should arrive in a few more days

I ordered the 85" lift

http://garage-toys.com/susjfopoli.html
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Originally Posted by silvervett
I had a lift in the house I sold in NY, but my new lift should arrive in a few more days

I ordered the 85" lift

http://garage-toys.com/susjfopoli.html
I want one of those
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They are great for cleaning and waxing the lower part of the car

This is the one I left at my old house in NY, it was an Eagle


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Originally Posted by Sup2jzgte
I want one of those
Me too
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i only use stands, i had a bad experience with some rhino ramps and havent been a fan since...
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i only use stands, i had a bad experience with some rhino ramps and havent been a fan since...
I'm guessing they broke?
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Depends on the job. It may require using ramps for certain maintenance and a jack/jack stands in another situation. When draining fluids (in Jap vehicles) seems to be much easier with ramps for me. I use jack/jack stands while doing a suspension one side at a time (front and rear) then lower and repeat on other side. I just feel depending on the circumstances, you make the choice. A good set of solid ramps is very useful to have in the long run.
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Originally Posted by Sup2jzgte
I'm guessing they broke?
they collapsed...
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
they collapsed...
WHAT! was only one under them?
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
they collapsed...
I'd appreciate details about what happened since I have Rhino Ramps too. What kind of car was on it? How old were the ramps? What kind of condition were they in?
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i have a lift...
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
they collapsed...
more details please, I have Rhino Ramps and never had a problem
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I just got a call, they arrived at the Roadway Express terminal, I am getting it delivered tomorrow
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I just got a call, they arrived at the Roadway Express terminal, I am getting it delivered tomorrow
Do you have a standard size garage door or do they open out?
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