Changing oils by myself, are these a recommended jack+jack stand? - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

bcj · 08-27-2021, 11:19 AM

My car is still OEM height up there on stilts (oh! the freshness!).
I can roll over speedbumps, reasonably large gravel and curb aprons without having to get out and calculate angles.

I use the jack stands and a jack on the center points to change oil.
It's easiest for me. Others may have some different restrictions.

saltywetman · 08-28-2021, 03:29 AM

I remember buying a pair of rhino ramps when they were on sale locally back when my car was stock ride height. Front bumper would def touch the ramp so i ended up returning them. Now after being lowered 18mm, i currently use raceramps rollup ramps to get me enough clearance for my jack to reach the center jacking points. I believe raceramps have an even lower profile ramp with their trak jax series for the purpose of getting clearance for jacks

NoHaveMSG · 08-30-2021, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by saltywetman

I remember buying a pair of rhino ramps when they were on sale locally back when my car was stock ride height. Front bumper would def touch the ramp so i ended up returning them. Now after being lowered 18mm, i currently use raceramps rollup ramps to get me enough clearance for my jack to reach the center jacking points. I believe raceramps have an even lower profile ramp with their trak jax series for the purpose of getting clearance for jacks

I looked at getting a set of race ramps to help get the car on the trailer and about craped my pants at what they cost. Ended up going with 2X4's instead

My biggest issue is my splitter, it is going to suck even more next year when I go to a class maximum sized one.

My car isn't even that low, I couldn't imagine what the guys with slammed rides have to deal with.

CincyJohn · 08-30-2021, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

The no fun police is here.

What are you talking about? You want to lower your car, or slam it, be my guest. Where did I say anything other than the fact that I personally don't care for the look or the headaches it adds??

NoHaveMSG · 08-30-2021, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CincyJohn

What are you talking about? You want to lower your car, or slam it, be my guest. Where did I say anything other than the fact that I personally don't care for the look or the headaches it adds??

So you don't want the free set of lowering springs I am planning on giving away?

CincyJohn · 08-30-2021, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

So you don't want the free set of lowering springs I am planning on giving away?

Nope - but I am sure you can find someone else who does - as I said, different strokes...

PenGun · 08-30-2021, 03:25 PM

LOL. My driveway is gravel and has a hump in it. I put the ramps just past that and baby goes on to the ramps with lots of clearance. Otherwise its pretty tight.

CrowsFeast · 08-31-2021, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I looked at getting a set of race ramps to help get the car on the trailer and about craped my pants at what they cost. Ended up going with 2X4's instead

My biggest issue is my splitter, it is going to suck even more next year when I go to a class maximum sized one.

My car isn't even that low, I couldn't imagine what the guys with slammed rides have to deal with.

You might want to consider making it removable for loading/unloading.

NoHaveMSG · 08-31-2021, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CrowsFeast

You might want to consider making it removable for loading/unloading.

I am going to a quick release setup next year for splitter and diffuser.

B. Mellor · 10-14-2021, 12:51 AM

Also, I want to know about Torin double-locking 2-ton jack stand. Is it suitable for oil-changing cars? Because I was searching on google and getting more information about Pittsburgh 3 ton floor jack https://bestfloorjack.org/pittsburgh...r-jack-review/ is good, but I wanted to know real-life experience with it. Please let me know, is it steel good?

Wally86 · 10-14-2021, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by B. Mellor

Also, I want to know about Torin double-locking 2-ton jack stand. Is it suitable for oil-changing cars? Because I was searching on google and getting more information, I wanted to know real-life experience with it. Please let me know, is it steel good?

That style of stand works just fine. Just remember to be safe about it.

Stonehorsw · 10-14-2021, 09:29 AM

A recommendation is to put a tire under the car, which would protect you in case of any failure of the jacks (harbor freight, I am looking at you).

Do not cheap out on those, it is tempting specially because it is not used every day, but the risk is not worthy.

Stonehorsw · 10-14-2021, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by B. Mellor

Also, I want to know about Torin double-locking 2-ton jack stand. Is it suitable for oil-changing cars? Because I was searching on google and getting more information, I wanted to know real-life experience with it. Please let me know, is it steel good?

Torin is overal good and pretty safe.

Wally86 · 10-14-2021, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Stonehorsw

A recommendation is to put a tire under the car, which would protect you in case of any failure of the jacks (harbor freight, I am looking at you).

Do not cheap out on those, it is tempting specially because it is not used every day, but the risk is not worthy.

The thought always makes me want to fab up some wheel cribs.

I ended up just buying a bendpack quickjack

Built in mechanical safety locks

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B. Mellor Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Drives: Toyota 86 Location: Georgia Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Also, I want to know about Torin double-locking 2-ton jack stand. Is it suitable for oil-changing cars? Because I was searching on google and getting more information about Pittsburgh 3 ton floor jack https://bestfloorjack.org/pittsburgh...r-jack-review/ is good, but I wanted to know real-life experience with it. Please let me know, is it steel good? __________________ ... Last edited by B. Mellor; 10-16-2021 at 11:53 PM.

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