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Old 02-01-2009, 02:07 AM
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Okay, I got the springs in. And don't get me wrong, I love em'. But because FRPP springs lower my stang 1.5", I can't get my floor jack under my car. Slightly frustrating since oil change time is luming on the horizon. I know I'm moanin' and belly achin', but its 0200 here and I'm bored.
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Old 02-01-2009, 08:10 AM
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I feel your pain. I had the same troubles with the BMR springs, and I just recently swapped them out with H&Rs. Car still handles great, but now I can get lift arms underneath it without having to jack it up by the pumpkin first.
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Old 02-01-2009, 08:13 AM
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Just drive the wheels up on a piece of 2X6.
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Old 02-01-2009, 08:49 AM
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I noticed the same thing after installing my Roush rears and with a CDC Classic Chin going on soon, the front will pose a similar problem for me as well. So I plan to pick up an inexpensive set of car ramps that you can get from most auto parts stores, that are specifically designed for low profile cars. Think you can get these for about $30.
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Old 02-01-2009, 09:47 AM
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I found a low profile jack at a local parts store. I think I paid around $115 for it. I am lowered on Sportlines, and still have enough room to get the jack under it.
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Old 02-01-2009, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by aclass
Just drive the wheels up on a piece of 2X6.
This is the cheapest fix I know. Its what I use.
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Old 02-01-2009, 09:53 PM
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i made my own ramps off of the MustangWorld.com website...they are sick and work wonders. my car isn't lowered...yet...but i can guarentee it will still work fine for changing oil and anything else on the front, or back, half of the stang!


http://mustangworld.com/ourpics/News/mwramps/index.htm

check it out.
am i the only one that uses this also?? just kinda curious
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Old 02-02-2009, 07:32 AM
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is it worth all the headache? just go to a shop and have them do your oil change!

Take your own oil and filter and it should be no more than $20!!
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Car ramps from walmart are your friend! They are cheap too!
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Old 02-02-2009, 12:24 PM
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the reason i made mine is because they raise the car higher than any ramps walmart has, they are sturdier, and they are cheaper!!

just me .02c
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