ramps are fail... so much you cant do with them, PLUS they're really unsafe... take a look at these, i bought a set last year... good for lowered cars, so when i lower the g i'll be extra happy!

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6598_200326598

 

The floor jack looks pretty good. Too bad they don't have one in NY.

 

Not to hijack my own thread but do you guys have to do maintenance for your floor jacks? I've read people having leaks on the jacks. So far I haven't notice mines having any leak but do you have to maintain these things or just use it till it leaks/breaks/dies.

 

Originally I bought the Craftsman 3 steel ton jack, jackstand, creeper set(http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...188000P)...the jack was too heavy and the stands were way too high for the G. Ended up returning it and getting 2.5 ton prolift jackstands at pepboys, I guess the smaller craftsman stands would work too. For the jack I invested in the craftsman 2 ton aluminum jack...it's pricey but it's very fast and light. (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950239000P). I have the 2.5 ton craftsman jack as a backup, but it was too slow and doesn't lift high enough for me.

I heard great things about rhino ramps even for bigger cars. They're fine for changing the oil, but you'll still a jack/stand set for wheel rotations, break pads, etc.

 

i have the same jack/stand set!!

 

Hydraulic jacks are pretty dependable. I used to overhaul them at work when required, but they were very expensive jacks and hydraulic systems, that were worth overhauling. The jacks that we use at home are basically cheap enough that they are disposable because they do last so long with the amount of use we give them and are relatively cheap.

 

I have the same craftsman jackstands and they are undersized by comparison. But they were cheap. I think i bought 3 sets for $60 or so. Come in handy for holding up rear ends and stuff.

The taller jackstand is a typical jack stand. The floor jack you pictured is undersized. There are bigger ones out there

 

ive bought some tools there before. thought it was a good deal and all. quality wasnt that great and didnt last long. id spend the extra money and get something from craftsman or even husky.

 

Mikeee2, I have the same Jack/stands set that you have. I also have 2 GM Goodwrench stands and rated at 2.5 tons also.
My car is not lowered and I am having a hard time with the Sears jack on raising the up from the front. The handle is just way too short. Luckily my buddy next door have a full size jack so I can borrow it anytime.

As for you mentioning about using the jack to change coolant, actually it is not needed if you didn't lower your car. I have no problem reaching to the 2 screws which hold the back end of the plastic shield.

 

Which one?

 

Thanks...in other words I won't need to maintain it.

 

Thats right, just make sure they are depressured and retracted back into the cylinder when you are finished using them.

 

How are those 2.5 ton craftsman's holding up? I've never had any other jack stands but the 2.5 ton that I have and the 3 ton's that I bought last week (and returned), almost none of them balances on the floor completely. Is that normal? No matter how flat the surface is, there's usually a little gap on one of the legs.

 

i hope that isnt plastic. but those are soo cool, i want those !

 

Yup, the handle is really short. I have to crawl in and reach my hand over to jack it up.

Oh...really? I'll need to check it out when I change my coolant.