EASY way under car?
Thread Starter
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2
From: cal
EASY way under car?
hey,
now I've been confronted and need to get under my car to see whats leaking...65' mus any one out there have a easy alternative to jackstands then also make the job easier for me to work under the car safley without spending like 10 grand for a lift? please let me know what you think!
now I've been confronted and need to get under my car to see whats leaking...65' mus any one out there have a easy alternative to jackstands then also make the job easier for me to work under the car safley without spending like 10 grand for a lift? please let me know what you think!
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 498
From: Houston TX
A new lift only cost $1500 but you can always buy an inexpensive set of ramps and drive the front of the car onto them then lift the rear with a $30 car jack and place jackstands under that. Or you can just buy that lift.
5th Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,100
From: Texas Hill Country
I use drive up ramps which work well for oil changes, tranny service, etc. The only trick is getting them to stay in place if you have a slick painted floor like I do. They are no good for doing suspension work because the car is supported by the tires, but good and quick if that is what you need.
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 630
From: OREGON
Dig a hole in your driveway just wide enough for you to fit in,Lay down and have someone drive your car over you and just fix it as needed.
Seriously,Ramps and jack stands installed properly are probably the cheapest,or maybe you have a friend who is a mechanic and can let you use their equipment after hours?
Seriously,Ramps and jack stands installed properly are probably the cheapest,or maybe you have a friend who is a mechanic and can let you use their equipment after hours?
4th Gear Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,483
From: Fontana, California
hey,
now I've been confronted and need to get under my car to see whats leaking...65' mus any one out there have a easy alternative to jackstands then also make the job easier for me to work under the car safley without spending like 10 grand for a lift? please let me know what you think!
now I've been confronted and need to get under my car to see whats leaking...65' mus any one out there have a easy alternative to jackstands then also make the job easier for me to work under the car safley without spending like 10 grand for a lift? please let me know what you think!
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 585
From: Baltimore MD
We have a place near Baltimore that you can rent a lift in a 4 bay garage for about $15 an hour. They also rent tools and offer advise. I don't if every city has one but this one seems very professional and affordable.
5th Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,302
From: Northernish Eastish Central Texas