When working underneath your car

Humphry · June 5th, 2008, 02:15 PM

are you guys putting the car up on 4 jackstands, or just raising the front or rear?

How about drive up ramps? What is the best way to get under there for work such as shifter installation or exhaust?

07 STROKER · June 5th, 2008, 02:20 PM

for shifter or exhaust...put all four corners up on stands...ALWAYS use stands...for oil changes I just go up on my ramps.

stangNV · June 5th, 2008, 02:21 PM

ive changed out my exhaust and i just lift up the front with jacks and then put some jack stands up there so if it hapens to fall i have the stands to catch it

Humphry · June 5th, 2008, 02:23 PM

Thank you.

tribaltek · June 5th, 2008, 02:24 PM

I changed my H-pipe on 2 stands. Same with my shifter. Oil changes I do on ramps. Serious work might require 4.

Grabber523 · June 5th, 2008, 02:25 PM

Better to use the stands and have the jack as a backup, rather than the other way around. I hate using jackstands, even with them under the car I get nervous. Luckily I can get to a lift if I need it, but for quick in-the-driveway stuff, jackstands are about as safe as you can get. If the car comes off the jack and the jackstands aren't seated, the car will just knock them over, and it's lights out.

Emay · June 5th, 2008, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by Grabber523

Better to use the stands and have the jack as a backup, rather than the other way around. I hate using jackstands, even with them under the car I get nervous. Luckily I can get to a lift if I need it, but for quick in-the-driveway stuff, jackstands are about as safe as you can get. If the car comes off the jack and the jackstands aren't seated, the car will just knock them over, and it's lights out.

I use the same rule of thumb, no matter which end and how short I feel I will be under there, the car goes on a minimum of two jackstands with my floor jack under either the K member as a back up, or the differential if I'm in the back.

silverstang · June 5th, 2008, 04:58 PM

to be safe you always need to use jack stands.............i on the other hand am not always safe, (sometimes i stack cinder blocks in "stairs" and drive up on them).............but its not the smartest thing to do............

wadman · June 5th, 2008, 08:19 PM

I just get my wife to lift it up and hold it while I do my job.

Grabber523 · June 5th, 2008, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by wadman

I just get my wife to lift it up and hold it while I do my job.

I seen it!

Modified88Dreamer · June 5th, 2008, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by wadman

I just get my wife to lift it up and hold it while I do my job.

I've used ramps before and I dont like them one bit!! 2 jackstands and a jack for back-up as already mentioned or you could get one of theses

YouTube - Car Display Ramps

07 Grabber GT · June 5th, 2008, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Modified88Dreamer

I've used ramps before and I dont like them one bit!! 2 jackstands and a jack for back-up as already mentioned or you could get one of theses

Not for all the tea in China ... nice for SUV's and Trucks ... STUPID for sedans or sports cars.

Grabber523 · June 6th, 2008, 12:51 AM

Holy shit!!! No way...it's just tall enough to be extremely unstable, and they're not tied or braced together in any way...can u imagine trying to drive your baby up that thing and having it do the splits on you halfway up??? Never...that video only had...what, 2 cars in it? Probably the only 2 they got up there before something went terribly wrong...

TheUNZippee! · June 6th, 2008, 12:52 AM

Always use proper jack stands.

Jucostud · June 6th, 2008, 01:12 AM

ramps and jacks! just recently started using jack stands.

B0B · June 6th, 2008, 02:22 AM

wooden blocks work. for the front i stack two 8x6's on top of each other laying horizontally on each side of the k member and its much sturdier than jack stands. just use good judgement and don't try holding your car up with a 4x4 block standing up or a jackstand placed in a weak spot.

NitroLPR9 · June 6th, 2008, 09:08 AM

So where is the best part of the car to place the floor jack to lift the car up without causing damage?

Also, I just bought my stang and need to do the first oil change (358 miles new). I always do my own oil changes, anyone got any helpfull tips?

07 STROKER · June 6th, 2008, 11:00 AM

make sure the oil filter rubber comes off with the filter

thatonekidw/theGT · June 6th, 2008, 11:08 AM

i use a floor jack haha

stangNV · June 6th, 2008, 02:16 PM

put in right under the side skirt....you will see a little rectangular piece of metal in the rear and front...thats where the manual says to put it and it works for me and faster to lift right there to

June 5th, 2008, 02:15 PM	#1
Humphry Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mt Pleasant, SC Posts: 223 iTrader: 0 reviews	When working underneath your car are you guys putting the car up on 4 jackstands, or just raising the front or rear? How about drive up ramps? What is the best way to get under there for work such as shifter installation or exhaust?

June 5th, 2008, 02:20 PM	#2
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	for shifter or exhaust...put all four corners up on stands...ALWAYS use stands...for oil changes I just go up on my ramps. __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

June 5th, 2008, 02:24 PM	#5
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Supercharged HD F150 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,490 iTrader: 1 reviews	I changed my H-pipe on 2 stands. Same with my shifter. Oil changes I do on ramps. Serious work might require 4. __________________ '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

June 5th, 2008, 02:25 PM	#6
Grabber523 Your Mom's Favorite 2007 Mustang GT Eats Chevys, Shits Imports... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scott AFB, Illinois Posts: 2,487 iTrader: 0 reviews	Better to use the stands and have the jack as a backup, rather than the other way around. I hate using jackstands, even with them under the car I get nervous. Luckily I can get to a lift if I need it, but for quick in-the-driveway stuff, jackstands are about as safe as you can get. If the car comes off the jack and the jackstands aren't seated, the car will just knock them over, and it's lights out. __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...p-vote-me.html TEAM RICER GT CREW MEMBER (11 SECOND RIDE WITH A 12 SECOND DRIVER) MEMBERS AGAINST MEMBERS AGAINST STUFF CREW FOUNDER TRUNK MONKEY CREW FOUNDER

June 5th, 2008, 04:58 PM	#8
silverstang Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,821 iTrader: 0 reviews	to be safe you always need to use jack stands.............i on the other hand am not always safe, (sometimes i stack cinder blocks in "stairs" and drive up on them).............but its not the smartest thing to do............ __________________ Bassani Crew Member #3

June 5th, 2008, 02:21 PM	#3
stangNV Regular 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 337 iTrader: 0 reviews	ive changed out my exhaust and i just lift up the front with jacks and then put some jack stands up there so if it hapens to fall i have the stands to catch it

June 5th, 2008, 02:23 PM	#4
Humphry Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mt Pleasant, SC Posts: 223 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thank you.

June 5th, 2008, 08:19 PM	#9
wadman Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just get my wife to lift it up and hold it while I do my job. __________________ 2005 mustang gt Zex nitrous Tokico D-Spec Hurst shifter Nitto Drag Radials Hooker exhaust Raptor shift light Foose Nitrous Wheels Eibach pro kit 4.10 gears

June 6th, 2008, 12:51 AM	#13
Grabber523 Your Mom's Favorite 2007 Mustang GT Eats Chevys, Shits Imports... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scott AFB, Illinois Posts: 2,487 iTrader: 0 reviews	Holy shit!!! No way...it's just tall enough to be extremely unstable, and they're not tied or braced together in any way...can u imagine trying to drive your baby up that thing and having it do the splits on you halfway up??? Never...that video only had...what, 2 cars in it? Probably the only 2 they got up there before something went terribly wrong... __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...p-vote-me.html TEAM RICER GT CREW MEMBER (11 SECOND RIDE WITH A 12 SECOND DRIVER) MEMBERS AGAINST MEMBERS AGAINST STUFF CREW FOUNDER TRUNK MONKEY CREW FOUNDER

June 6th, 2008, 12:52 AM	#14
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Always use proper jack stands. __________________

June 6th, 2008, 01:12 AM	#15
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 6,985 iTrader: 0 reviews	ramps and jacks! just recently started using jack stands. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread I'm selling everything off my car, if i have something u want, pm me. 1988 lx 5.0 - Daily 2007 vortech gt - for sale 2012 mustang 5.0 - December 2011

June 6th, 2008, 02:22 AM	#16
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,601 iTrader: 2 reviews	wooden blocks work. for the front i stack two 8x6's on top of each other laying horizontally on each side of the k member and its much sturdier than jack stands. just use good judgement and don't try holding your car up with a 4x4 block standing up or a jackstand placed in a weak spot. __________________ '01 GT. Just a couple Bolt-ons. 0rwhp 0rwtq. Epic Turbo build in progress 2003 Rubicon (wheelin rig) 2008 Silverado 4x4 (towin rig/road queen) 2009 KTM 450 XC-W (Brap Brap!)

June 6th, 2008, 09:08 AM	#17
NitroLPR9 Newbie 2008 BULLITT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	So where is the best part of the car to place the floor jack to lift the car up without causing damage? Also, I just bought my stang and need to do the first oil change (358 miles new). I always do my own oil changes, anyone got any helpfull tips?

June 6th, 2008, 11:00 AM	#18
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	make sure the oil filter rubber comes off with the filter __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

June 6th, 2008, 11:08 AM	#19
thatonekidw/theGT Regular 2000 GT N/A Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 reviews	i use a floor jack haha

June 6th, 2008, 02:16 PM	#20
stangNV Regular 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 337 iTrader: 0 reviews	put in right under the side skirt....you will see a little rectangular piece of metal in the rear and front...thats where the manual says to put it and it works for me and faster to lift right there to

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