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So anyone advise against installing exhaust using jack stands and ramps?

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Old 07-15-2004, 07:48 AM
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When I installed my bodykit, I used 4 Wheel ramps (2nd pair I borrowed from friend) feels alot safer
Old 07-15-2004, 07:56 AM
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Default Anyone think that wheel ramp clearance is too low?

I would feel better doing this myself as I don't seem to have any luck finding good people to do auto work. I have found that I can always do a better job (as I long as I have the right tools).
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Maybe he just enjoys doing the work himself.
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Default do you have 4 ramps? my rhino ramps don't lift my car up enough to be comfortable working under the

car. being lowered doesn't help much, though
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Default I have done it on jack stands - more pics in pic poster.

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I think that "1/4 Scale" did his using jack stands....check his pic poster
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Default WARNING! if you think of using concrete blocks to hold your car....

be sure to rotate them 90 deg from how they are pictured. The holes in the center of the blocks should be facing vertically - NOT horizontally! Those blocks could just collapse like a house of cards if used in the position pictured. I cringe everytime I see blocks used like that. I think back to a kid in my town who was crushed to death when his Honda fell on top of him. Although he was using a jack and not blocks it still goes to show that safety should be your number one priority.
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Did it on my friends protege once, very uncomfortable and much harder but possible
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i wasn't advising it, just showing how someone did it
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my post wasn't a jab at you, I just wanted to get the word out to others


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