I need to do some exhaust work near the cat on me vw. However, i am no small guy, and getting to it is all but imposssible with ramps or my jackstands. Anyone know of a safe way to get the car up in the air. i was thinking block under the farme or some such thing, but wasn't sure if there was a better way.

12/29/2005 12:25:50 PM

bigger jackstands.

or build stands for your jackstands.

or use cinder blocks under jackstands if you dont fear death.

12/29/2005 12:31:14 PM

yeah - too much fear of death to try blocks under the jackstands... bigger jackstands are an idea, the ones i have are kinda small

12/29/2005 12:36:12 PM

ive used bricks and 2x4s before.

sometimes bricks crack, and usually the jackstand sinks into the 2x4 some.

both make for a jumpy afternoon.

12/29/2005 12:42:35 PM

What do you need to do?

I usually don't have too much trouble getting under a car when both ends are up on stands and ramps.

12/29/2005 12:43:33 PM

just need to replace an exhaust pipe. Unfortunately, my stomach seems to be preventing me from getting under there comfortably. Thats why i was going for some more height. It could be that i just need some full-size jack stands. The ones i have are pretty damn short.

12/29/2005 12:52:24 PM

i have some craftsman ones that are like 6 ton, they have a max lift of maybe 24" i think they were around $30

harbor freight has some similar size, slightly less lift, price varies according to sales.

12/29/2005 12:55:53 PM

i have a pair of jackstands that are fairly big. you're welcome to borrow them if you'd like.

max height ~20"
or you can pick up a pair from sears for like $25. 3.5 ton capacity

12/29/2005 1:32:58 PM

thanks beethead for the offer.

Looks like i need t oo buy some decent-sized jack stands. I just measured the ones i have i have and they are only 15" fully extended. That could be part of the problem.

Thanks for the info everyone!

12/29/2005 1:48:35 PM

fuck jackstands .....i was tryin to get the rear end of the buggy up a bit yesterday, used a hi lift, got the mo'fucker bout where i wanted it and just slid some concrete blocks under it

workin like a charm

12/29/2005 2:34:17 PM

im a ramp-o-holic. they can be a little tight, but they generally getrdone

12/29/2005 2:39:23 PM

i dont think ive been able to fit ramps under my car since i owned a truck.

12/29/2005 2:46:08 PM

Ramps worked great on my '82 Malibu, but that thing had a high bumper and generally sat high up. I don't know that I could get my Lincoln up onto them, what with the long nose and the lower ride height, and I imagine they'd be nearly impossible for anything low and sporty.

12/29/2005 11:37:07 PM

shit, my protege bumper will hit most ramps

12/29/2005 11:39:54 PM

how about you prop the car up on your fat ass

12/30/2005 3:05:36 AM

Quote :

" best way to get car way up in the air "

Just go down Davis Drive going about 110 and hit the bump at Morrisville Carpenter rd. You'll get your car in the air.

12/30/2005 4:46:35 AM

anyone have the pic of the guy puttin the rediculous lift on his ram and getting it up using tires, blocks of wood and 2x4's?

12/30/2005 10:40:55 AM

^^ thanks, primer. i was gonna try that, but is my fat ass also kinda squishy, so the car wouldnt be very stable...

Big jack stands were definitely the answer...

12/30/2005 2:41:23 PM