"Haimatox" (haimatox)
02/24/2015 at 13:20 Filed to: None
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"Haimatox" (haimatox)
02/24/2015 at 13:20 Filed to: None | 0
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Quick question here. I want to have the ability to get under my Subaru Outback (oil and fluid changes, mods, other basic maintenance), but I don't know how to best get under it. Should I buy a jack and some jack stands for a not-insignificant price? I could go the expensive route with name-brand products, or I could go with cheap Harbor Freight alternatives.
On the other hand, I could build a pair of DIY ramps like these. This would be far less expensive, but obviously has its unique drawbacks. I'm pretty good at fabrication, but safety and durability are still issues. What do you guys think?
Mattbob
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:25 |
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if you plan on doing suspension work, get the jack and stands.
Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:26 |
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Whatever you do, DO NOT buy some cheap no brand shit. Remember the three S's here.. Safety, Safety and Safety.
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Haimatox
> Mattbob
02/24/2015 at 13:26 |
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That's not on my mind right now. Too advanced for me at the moment...
For Sweden
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:26 |
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As said earlier, ramps are fine until you need to take the tires off.
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Haimatox
> Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
02/24/2015 at 13:27 |
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Okay. I'll keep that in mind.
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Mattbob
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:27 |
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also, a jack and stands takes up less space for storage. The ramps are easier to drive up though.
OPPOsaurus WRX
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:28 |
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that looks cool and all but you'd still have to come up with another solution to even be able to rotate your tires.
MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:30 |
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Snag a sale on Rhino Ramps. They work great for basic maintenance.
I've purchased 2 sets for 40 bucks. One through a sale at Advance Auto, one through a sale at Amazon (with free shipping).
Why did I buy a second? The first didn't fail don't worry, it was an xmas gift for my brother in law. He loves them now too.
daender
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:31 |
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I trust Harbor Freight for cheap tools that don't last long, I wouldn't put any trust in something that's preventing a car from crushing me.
Funktheduck
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:31 |
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They all terrify me so I pay people if it involves getting underneath
Aaron Brown
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:33 |
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jack and stands
HammerheadFistpunch
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:33 |
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If you are going oil changes, just buy some ramps and chocks. You can use the stock scissor jack for when you need to remove a wheel and when you get the point when you need to change your sway bar end links (will happen) or suspension transverse link (will happen) then you can buy some stands and jacks.
SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:37 |
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I use ramps unless I need to take the wheels off. If you're just doing oil changes and shit like that, just get some ramps from craigslist for $20.
Do-Rif-To
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:41 |
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Get a nice jack and some economical stands. HF stands are generally agreed to be safe for the price, just visually check the welds first because I'm paranoid like that. I've seen some DIY ramps work out well but in my opinion that's too much potential for things to go belly-up.
Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:41 |
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Get these:
http://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-1190
Then buy a good jack and good Jack stands.
505Turbeaux
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:43 |
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I hope you have more room in your backyard than that. Otherwise you will have to work it into your croquet course. This was my setup for "over the bonfire" I was testing
415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( _))°)
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:45 |
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Harbor Freight (The Chinese Emporium) NO! That shit looks dangerous to me, the cement mixer in there looks one time use! This is like tires for me, do you want to be resting on something thats crap. It will go bad and you have to scrap them, get good ones and keep them!
Pixel
> MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
02/24/2015 at 13:47 |
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http://www.homedepot.com/p/FloTool-Dura
Home Depot lists them for $38.97 and available for in-store pickup in some locations.
Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:52 |
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I made some ramps mostly to just quickly get my truck up off the ground. I usually get the wheels on the ramps and put the park brake on and put jack stands underneath. I never trust any one piece of equipment enough not to have something extra there. Sad thing is that my truck could fall off the ramps and I would still be able to move around fine, just with the skid plate a little closer to my face.
wunderwagen wants a longer roof
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:52 |
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Keep an eye on sales at Lowes and Home Depot. I got a killer deal on a 2.5 ton jack with two 2 ton jack stands made by Husky for $25 from Home Depot. The kit normally goes for around $50-60 I believe, it has been a boon for me and learning my family's vehicles. Well until it got cold and wet/frozen, I wish my garage was larger... and heated...
mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:54 |
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what you need, is to grab a shovel and start digging a hole. Problem solved.
roflcopter
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 13:57 |
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Get a jack and some stands... I would say that about 30% of what I do with a jack is lifting a car... it's good for holding heavy things up while maneuvering them, compressing suspension without a wheel on it, realigning heavy things that are going back in, lots of stuff.
wheelhop
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 14:03 |
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http://m.sears.com/craftsman-2-1-
50 bucks. Not gonna beat that
Jcarr
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 14:07 |
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I have both and they're both equally important and useful. Depends on what kind of work you think you'll be doing most often. I have a pair of 11,000lb capacity Rhino Ramps from Advance Auto that were inexpensive, but have held up perfectly doing oil changes on our Jetta and Envoy.
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Jcarr
> MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
02/24/2015 at 14:08 |
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Anything we don't agree on Montego??
Coke or Pepsi?
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MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> Pixel
02/24/2015 at 14:21 |
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WIN
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MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> Jcarr
02/24/2015 at 14:21 |
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Depends.
In diet form - coke
in regular form - pepsi
clearly I enjoy mayhem.
Coffey_stain
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 14:34 |
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Always remember, you cannot put a price on safety.
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mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 15:14 |
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Just a few more serious ideas for you.
Frank Grimes
> Haimatox
02/24/2015 at 19:14 |
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I have these. they were $40 or so and I really like them exceptmy car bumpers hit them before the tires do and car is too low to get a jack under which was the point of the ramps.
I want these but they cost money.
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Frank Grimes
> 505Turbeaux
02/24/2015 at 19:15 |
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croquet is seriously fun. Also I just realized I need a croquet hat.
CalzoneGolem
> mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/
02/26/2015 at 16:14 |
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This is the cheapest solution here.
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mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/
> CalzoneGolem
02/26/2015 at 19:40 |
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exactly!
dogisbadob
> Haimatox
03/04/2015 at 13:01 |
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Ramps when you don't need to take the wheels off. If you do, then use jack and stands