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05-05-2017, 09:47 AM | #1 |
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Which is better Jack & Stands or RaceRamps
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Are using Race Ramps a better choice than using jack and stands ? Seems like the race ramps are perhaps safer and easier to use I was thinking the RR-XT-2 model - click on link below that shows the one I'm cosnidering. https://raceramps.com/car-ramps/gara...xt-race-ramps/
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05-05-2017, 09:54 AM | #2 |
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How about changing tires or break pads etc.?
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05-05-2017, 10:08 AM | #3 |
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Like Mrae says, you can't change tires, brake pads on race ramps, you'll need a combination of both depending on what service you will be performing. I have both ramps and jack stands.
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05-06-2017, 07:42 AM | #4 | |
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Depending on the job I'll use ramps AND jack stands.
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05-06-2017, 08:03 AM | #5 |
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I used both, ramps to get the front of the car up, and a jack and stands for the rear. If I was doing tires/brakes I'd jack the front off the ramps and put stands. I don't like jacking one side and then the other, and I couldn't reach the front center jack point with my jack without ramps. The ramps I had were a little low to work under the car - fine for oil changes, but I had to jack it higher and use stands to get it high enough to do things like change transmission fluid. Even on stands I usually positioned ramps as a backup safety device. I finally bought a small lift (Ranger Quickjack) and regret not buying it sooner.
See the thread here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1375601 |
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