Looking to finally be able to do driveway car work.

"Greenmobile Supremo Commando, BRZ Extrordinare" (jbezugs)
10/09/2013 at 12:16 • Filed to: None

Are !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! good enough for an 04 Camry, 08 RDX, and 07 Maxima? (my car, mom's car, bro's car.)

Oh, and !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .

DISCUSSION (15)

William Byrd > Greenmobile Supremo Commando, BRZ Extrordinare
10/09/2013 at 12:19

Should be, yeah.

Bricks > Greenmobile Supremo Commando, BRZ Extrordinare
10/09/2013 at 12:21

Yes those will work perfectly, don't for get to wedge the none supported tires so they do not roll.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Greenmobile Supremo Commando, BRZ Extrordinare
10/09/2013 at 12:23

But good sir, why do you have the most beige car listed? :(

Not a Sunburst Miata > Greenmobile Supremo Commando, BRZ Extrordinare
10/09/2013 at 12:23

I have the 1 1/2 ton jack stands, and they work perfectly for my 12 Civic, 13 Rx350, and 08 ES350.

Tim Allardyce > Greenmobile Supremo Commando, BRZ Extrordinare
10/09/2013 at 12:30

May find the 5 3/4 starting height a little high for the camry though

Volvosaurus-Rex > Greenmobile Supremo Commando, BRZ Extrordinare
10/09/2013 at 12:32

3 ton jack stands are rated for 6000 lbs, EACH. Unless you plan on loading those cars with pennies before jacking them up, 1.5ton stands would work fine.

Tim Allardyce > Tim Allardyce
10/09/2013 at 12:32

Sigh...that's what happens when you hit Cancel, instead of Submit...I don't actually think you'll have trouble. :P

Greenmobile Supremo Commando, BRZ Extrordinare > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
10/09/2013 at 12:37

Beige is beautiful baby.

Greenmobile Supremo Commando, BRZ Extrordinare > Volvosaurus-Rex
10/09/2013 at 12:38

that was the plan!
So 1.5 stands should do me just fine then. Thanks.

Greenmobile Supremo Commando, BRZ Extrordinare > Bricks
10/09/2013 at 12:38

That's a must. I have wedges at home already :)

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Greenmobile Supremo Commando, BRZ Extrordinare
10/09/2013 at 12:47

I'd say your set. Always be safe with the wheel chocks and jack stands. Sounds like you have a good plan.

Egoods > Greenmobile Supremo Commando, BRZ Extrordinare
10/09/2013 at 14:31

3 tons is overkill but the cost difference makes it worth the extra money in my opinion (better safe then sorry...). I use a similar Craftsman set when working on my cars when the lift is unavailable. I suggest you go with an aluminum jack, your back will thank you when you're maneuvering it around, the one you listed is a fairly heavy jack, I suggest this the jack you linked to is 93lbs!!, the jack I linked to is 23lbs, for an extra $50 save yourself the aggrevation of carrying a 93lbs jack around. Also, make sure you do research on suitable lift points for the jack, ideally you want to lift both wheels at the same time, but you may have to jack each side individually. I don't know for those vehicles, mine all have a rear diff so it's easy to lift in the rear, and the front can usually be lifted in the center of the sub-frame (this applies to almost all cars). Set the jack stands under the pinch welds, they're usually a small cut-out right behind the front wheels and directly ahead of the rear wheels. These cut-outs are where the manufacturer suggests you lift the car, so you know it's a solid spot. As always, wear safety glasses, make sure someone is around in case the worst happens, and have fun! I love working on my own cars, I find it very therapeutic and rewarding!

Greenmobile Supremo Commando, BRZ Extrordinare > Egoods
10/09/2013 at 18:01

I've done tons of work on my car and the others before (was in skills competition at the Toronto International Auto Show almost 2 years ago) so I can agree with you on that! I love working on cars, especially my own! However I never needed the equipment to do it at home (used lifts at highschool shop, or friends shops), but now being at university and away from home I don't have as much access as I used to. So, with this I can still do the work myself! I'm looking forward to it.

Egoods > Greenmobile Supremo Commando, BRZ Extrordinare
10/10/2013 at 10:13

Ah OK, then my comment may come across as slightly condescending, and I apologize for that I assumed you were new in general to DIY car stuff. Wasn't my intention. Anyway my other advice stands, jack stands are good but you'll love an aluminum jack.

Greenmobile Supremo Commando, BRZ Extrordinare > Egoods
10/10/2013 at 11:39

Oh no, I didn't find it condescending, you have right to assume that, just wanted to make a correction is all. And defiinatley, spending a little extra to save my back is a worthy investment.