What the hell can i do to jack my car up?

mustangmanic · September 25th, 2007, 10:04 PM

ok. Well i got my 1st oil change when it was in the shop getting inspected right when i bought it. Now its due for its next change, but i'm not gonna pay $50 to get it done.

How can i safely lift my car up? I really dont trust 2 car jacks holding the whole car up with me under it. Thats not safe at all. What can i do to? What do you do?

P.S. I dont know anyone with a car lift so i dont have that option.

HMUSN · September 25th, 2007, 10:06 PM

use jack stands.

they are $20.00 and perfectly safe.

energiesource · September 25th, 2007, 10:08 PM

i drive it up on ramps and change it, easy and enough room with them

HMUSN · September 25th, 2007, 10:09 PM

ramps also depend if your lowered.

I couldn't drive up ramps in my GT.

trust me.. I tried..

energiesource · September 25th, 2007, 10:12 PM

lol yeah mines stock height and i almost rub getting them on.
although what do you do when oyu get to the point where you cant get a jack under there?

HMUSN · September 25th, 2007, 10:14 PM

what I had to do was use 2 jacks..

I went from the front and jacked up the k member until I could fit the other jack under the jack point on the side..

DrHolliday · September 25th, 2007, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by energiesource

lol yeah mines stock height and i almost rub getting them on.
although what do you do when oyu get to the point where you cant get a jack under there?

get some 2x4's and drive onto those, it will lift the car 1.5" witch should be enough to fit a jack under the car

mustangmanic · September 25th, 2007, 10:22 PM

yeah i'll use the 2/4's to get the jack under the car. But ur sure the jack strand are safe. The car rest on only a small surface on the stand.

06RedfireGT · September 25th, 2007, 10:57 PM

They are perfectly safe. The car won't move. Jack stands are the best unless you have access to a lift.

HMUSN · September 25th, 2007, 11:00 PM

I had my old Contour on 4 jack stands for 2 weeks while I cut her up
(long story)

accident/totaled/didn't want to pay to tow it.

the jack stands did just fine in holding her up without any issues.

MeZ · September 25th, 2007, 11:14 PM

Look if you don't feel safe don't do it .. but jack stands will work just fine ...

brianm · September 25th, 2007, 11:41 PM

you can buy extentions for your ramps for about 20 bucks they work great.

2000stangGT · September 25th, 2007, 11:44 PM

i made some ramps out of wood, i drive up on those then jack up underneath k member,

im a small guy so ramps work just fine for me getting underneath the car.

but if you dont want to make use, do what hmsun said.

jack up and then use jack stands

Invictus · September 26th, 2007, 12:32 AM

I drive mine up on some walmart ramps I have. Just put a 2x4 as an extension if you're lowered, and put a brick or something under the 2x4 so it won't buckle as you drive up it. Does the job for me.

Jackstands are also great. My car was on a set of walmart jackstands for over a month when I was doing the 4V swap.

B0B · September 26th, 2007, 12:50 AM

i use a single jack and no jackstands. fuck it. i'm still here right? i've been doing it for years, you just have to be smart about it and make sure its not gonna fall.

OcOnnor220 · September 26th, 2007, 02:26 AM

Id use four 2x4s', its easier to drain the oil with the pan parallel to the ground..Dont forget that new oil filter and WHERE on Earth are they charging $50 for an oil change?

mustangmanic · September 26th, 2007, 07:42 AM

i think i'll just try the 2x4's.... so u just jack ur car up and and place some 2x4's under the wheels? that seems easiest, just put the parking break on and place 2 or 3 2x4's and get under it?

Smoothgrandmama · September 26th, 2007, 08:43 AM

I use a freaking floor jack and that's it all I ever use really...............Unless I'm pulling a tranny or a motor

1quickstang02 · September 26th, 2007, 09:26 AM

you could use a motercycle jack there super low to the ground thats what i do on mine then i use jack stands

04GTAMPA · September 26th, 2007, 09:28 AM

If you're unsure don't do it. Your paranoia could cause a mistake. Stands are perfectly fine although I just lift mine on one side and that gives me enough room...

September 25th, 2007, 10:04 PM	#1
mustangmanic MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.27 w/2.01 60' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,107 iTrader: 2 reviews	What the hell can i do to jack my car up? ok. Well i got my 1st oil change when it was in the shop getting inspected right when i bought it. Now its due for its next change, but i'm not gonna pay $50 to get it done. How can i safely lift my car up? I really dont trust 2 car jacks holding the whole car up with me under it. Thats not safe at all. What can i do to? What do you do? P.S. I dont know anyone with a car lift so i dont have that option. __________________

September 25th, 2007, 10:06 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	use jack stands. they are $20.00 and perfectly safe. __________________

September 25th, 2007, 10:08 PM	#3
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	i drive it up on ramps and change it, easy and enough room with them __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

September 25th, 2007, 10:09 PM	#4
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	ramps also depend if your lowered. I couldn't drive up ramps in my GT. trust me.. I tried.. __________________

September 25th, 2007, 10:12 PM	#5
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	lol yeah mines stock height and i almost rub getting them on. although what do you do when oyu get to the point where you cant get a jack under there? __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

September 25th, 2007, 10:14 PM	#6
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	what I had to do was use 2 jacks.. I went from the front and jacked up the k member until I could fit the other jack under the jack point on the side.. __________________

September 25th, 2007, 10:22 PM	#8
mustangmanic MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.27 w/2.01 60' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,107 iTrader: 2 reviews	yeah i'll use the 2/4's to get the jack under the car. But ur sure the jack strand are safe. The car rest on only a small surface on the stand. __________________

September 25th, 2007, 10:57 PM	#9
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,491 iTrader: 2 reviews	They are perfectly safe. The car won't move. Jack stands are the best unless you have access to a lift. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

September 25th, 2007, 11:00 PM	#10
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	I had my old Contour on 4 jack stands for 2 weeks while I cut her up (long story) accident/totaled/didn't want to pay to tow it. the jack stands did just fine in holding her up without any issues. __________________

September 25th, 2007, 11:14 PM	#11
MeZ Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Concord, North Carolina Posts: 966 iTrader: 0 reviews	Look if you don't feel safe don't do it .. but jack stands will work just fine ... __________________ Car For Sale on Autotrader.com 04 Silver GT 32K Miles Parts 4 Sale: 18" Wheels SSR GT3 replicas w/ tires Steeda Tri-Ax 10lb N20 Bottle w. gauge (2) Kirkey Racing Seats w/ RCI 5 Pt. belts Steeda & Momo shift knobs SB GT Spoiler

September 25th, 2007, 11:41 PM	#12
brianm Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 ram 1500 hemi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sylvan lake, alberta Posts: 1,336 iTrader: 0 reviews	you can buy extentions for your ramps for about 20 bucks they work great. __________________ vmp500 hp. jba lts. powerhouse d/s Sold

September 25th, 2007, 11:44 PM	#13
2000stangGT Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Gt 13.56 @ 106 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CT Posts: 806 iTrader: 0 reviews	i made some ramps out of wood, i drive up on those then jack up underneath k member, im a small guy so ramps work just fine for me getting underneath the car. but if you dont want to make use, do what hmsun said. jack up and then use jack stands __________________ JLT - Accufab - MPH Heads - VT Stage 2 N/A cams Manley Valves/Springs - Centerforce Dual Friction BBK LT's - BBK o/r H - Bassani catback FRPP 4.10s - XCAL2 - BBK UDP's 306rwhp/333rwtq

September 26th, 2007, 12:32 AM	#14
Invictus Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,354 iTrader: 0 reviews	I drive mine up on some walmart ramps I have. Just put a 2x4 as an extension if you're lowered, and put a brick or something under the 2x4 so it won't buckle as you drive up it. Does the job for me. Jackstands are also great. My car was on a set of walmart jackstands for over a month when I was doing the 4V swap.

September 26th, 2007, 12:50 AM	#15
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,609 iTrader: 2 reviews	i use a single jack and no jackstands. fuck it. i'm still here right? i've been doing it for years, you just have to be smart about it and make sure its not gonna fall. __________________ '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!)

September 26th, 2007, 02:26 AM	#16
OcOnnor220 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 520 iTrader: 0 reviews	Id use four 2x4s', its easier to drain the oil with the pan parallel to the ground..Dont forget that new oil filter and WHERE on Earth are they charging $50 for an oil change?

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September 26th, 2007, 07:42 AM	#17
mustangmanic MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.27 w/2.01 60' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,107 iTrader: 2 reviews	i think i'll just try the 2x4's.... so u just jack ur car up and and place some 2x4's under the wheels? that seems easiest, just put the parking break on and place 2 or 3 2x4's and get under it? __________________

September 26th, 2007, 08:43 AM	#18
Smoothgrandmama Assistant to the Manager 12 GT 8.46@88 1/8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Willis,Texas Posts: 7,157 iTrader: 6 reviews	I use a freaking floor jack and that's it all I ever use really...............Unless I'm pulling a tranny or a motor __________________ Join The MM Facebook: Modded Mustangs Facebook Vote For Modded Mustangs Ride of the Month Eskimo Brothers To Smooth: Safi, Blitz34, Graystang01, WillTheThrill, Bwal, 101Fng

September 26th, 2007, 09:26 AM	#19
1quickstang02 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: hartselle alabama Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	you could use a motercycle jack there super low to the ground thats what i do on mine then i use jack stands __________________ Its not about how fast you drive its how you drive fast!

September 26th, 2007, 09:28 AM	#20
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,742 iTrader: 1 reviews	If you're unsure don't do it. Your paranoia could cause a mistake. Stands are perfectly fine although I just lift mine on one side and that gives me enough room... __________________ Slow, really slow Cobra. Wanna see? MM Cobra Club Member #81 "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

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