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Lowered car ramps for working on the car?

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Does anyone use ramps for working on their car and if so which one did you buy? I installed a 6 point chasis brace and there is no where to use go lift up the car except the sides which is hard because of the lowering springs. I just want to drive up and be able to get underneath the car. I've looked online but a lot of them look suspect.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.
 


TyphoonFiST

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Just get a low profile jack....best tool I have bought to get any car off the ground....followed by some nice jackstands...[emoji869]

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VirtualRonin

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Does anyone use ramps for working on their car and if so which one did you buy? I installed a 6 point chasis brace and there is no where to use go lift up the car except the sides which is hard because of the lowering springs. I just want to drive up and be able to get underneath the car. I've looked online but a lot of them look suspect.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.
You can check out Race Ramps. I was thinking about getting some as well. Not cheap though but very convenient.
https://raceramps.com/ramp-category/garage-and-service-ramps/


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Rhino Ramps.
Low incline, tough, and not very expensive.
Mine have handled everything from a Jeep Cherokee to a PT Cruiser to a Jeep Rubicon to a Suzuki SX4 to the ST.
 


alexrex20

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Jacking up the car and putting it on jack stands is stupid for an oil change. I use the Rhino ramps with a 2x4 on the front because my splitter doesn't clear it.

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Rhino Ramps function well with my FiST. I was expecting issues, since these ramps had clearance problems when used with my (prev. owned) Mazdaspeed 3, at stock ride height. Nope--the Fiesta ST has less front overhang, and I get no clearance probs at stock height. The Harbor Freight 1.5 ton 'race ramp' is often on sale (just bought a 2nd one--$59); ramps, jacks, and jackstands...worth the investment.
 


HardBoiledEgg

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I made some wood ramps like 4 years back and they still work fine. I think it's 5 steps and 6 inches wide
 


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+1 for wood ramps. Mine are progressively stacked 1x6 and get the car up about three inches to give more jack clearance.
 


Waterfan

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Low profile jack on inner A-arm mounting point plus jackstands = win
 




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