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Originally posted by goldsmi: I use Rhino Ramps - composite, very light. Fine for SVT and Mustang low-hanging bodywork.
here's one source:
http://www.autobarn.net/usm11905.html
Might be able to find them at PEP Boys
AL$30...Walmart, I got 'em and they are rock solid.
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Got some home-made jobbers I used to use when at stock ride height. Haven't tried them since the "surgery".  This is for oil changes. If I need to change my tires, I drive both front and back up on a 2x4 block and then slide the jack under the car and jack-er up. Wouldn't want to get under the car with it like this, but for a quick tire change, works great!
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Jack and jackstands maybe??? Believe me, I have the clearance problem way worse than you guys.
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I just put my car up on my father's hydraulic lift in his shop. Don't have to worry about ramps there.
Scott Doughtie
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Originally posted by Scott-SVT:
I just put my car up on my father's hydraulic lift in his shop. Don't have to worry about ramps there. :p lucky you.
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using jack stands is about the safest way any home owner can do if you are wanting to jack the whole car up at once, i am not sure how much they cost a piece, possibly anywere from $50 to $100 dollars maybe?????
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Originally posted by vermish:
using jack stands is about the safest way any home owner can do if you are wanting to jack the whole car up at once, i am not sure how much they cost a piece, possibly anywere from $50 to $100 dollars maybe????? You can pick up two jack stands at Discount Auto Parts for $20. Or...go to one of the Kmarts going under and get some for a little less. 
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Originally posted by vermish:
using jack stands is about the safest way any home owner can do if you are wanting to jack the whole car up at once, i am not sure how much they cost a piece, possibly anywere from $50 to $100 dollars maybe????? Of course you'll need a jack first  If someone is in the market for a nice, cheap, floor jack with stands then look at Sam's they sell an Allied set for less than $100. Oh, and for you people poor at math, don't bother with the 6 ton jack stands--unless yo momma is in the car while changing the oil
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