[ProntoTonto]

I'll be changing my oil shortly and wanted to ask what you all use to lift the car up. Are there any ramps that the Shelby can drive up on? Should I use a floor jack to jack the car up by the crossmember and then support using jackstands?

Thanks

[blueovalkid]

I use these they arent cheap but I like em.
http://www.raceramps...acerampsxt.html

[blkGT500nCA]

my wooded 2x10 ramps work like a champ. They're nice because you drive up on levels that you can stop on. Instead of having to go all the way up and hoping you stop at the top. They're long and heavy but I use them all the time.

Here is the best picture I've got.

[ilmor]

I use the race ramps also.

[INDYSHELBY]

+1 race ramps

[SGT/SC2873]

I use the wood ramps too and yes, they are heavy. I had this article in my folders from some time ago. I did shorten my ramps as compared to the overall 78" in the article and then installed door pull handles on the "side" of the ramp which helps to carry them from one place to the other.

http://www.mustangwo...ramps/index.htm

[07-2937]

I use race ramps with the removable ramps luv em

[2010KonaBlueGT]

ProntoTonto, on Nov 18 2009, 10:17 PM, said:

I'll be changing my oil shortly and wanted to ask what you all use to lift the car up. Are there any ramps that the Shelby can drive up on? Should I use a floor jack to jack the car up by the crossmember and then support using jackstands?

Thanks

I personally use a floor jack and jack stands, two at a time (either front ONLY or rear ONLY). I'm not crazy about having a car up on four stands then sliding under it.

With jack stands, when I have it up for changing oil I can also check the suspension, steering system (from lock-to-lock), check the lube points and lube (if any), check my rubber brake hoses, check inner brake pads, pull wheels and rotate, etc.

I have ramps but they can be a REAL pain in the ass driving up on them if they're on finished concrete (like my garage floor is).

Sounds like it's just a matter of preference to me.


Phill Pollard
2010 Kona Blue/White GT500

[6-Speed]

The wood ramps work pretty good for oil changes. My garage floor is coated so I use some equal lengths of 2 x 4s to brace them against the wheel stops.

Wear mechanics gloves while handling otherwise you'll end up with a hand full of splinters.

This post has been edited by 6-Speed: 19 November 2009 - 04:18 PM

[ProntoTonto]

6-Speed. I like your ramps. They look a little more compact then some of the others. Would you let me know the specs on those?

Thanks,

Chris

[skeet]

I also use the wood ramps. They are a little heavy but don't slide around on the cement floor when you pull up onto them. I used some left over 2x10's from another project, that is why some of them are painted white.

[Burning Blue Star IV]

Think I'm going to go with the race ramps when the time comes. They seem the nicest...although being pricey. Ouch...$40 shipping too....I know, I know...big box.

[6-Speed]

ProntoTonto, on Nov 19 2009, 06:50 PM, said:

6-Speed. I like your ramps. They look a little more compact then some of the others. Would you let me know the specs on those?

Thanks,

Chris

See the link in Post #6 for complete plans; I just left off the 78" plank.

[Torched10]

6-Speed, on Nov 19 2009, 09:39 PM, said:

See the link in Post #6 for complete plans; I just left off the 78" plank.

My issue with the ramps is going over the end--i did that once with a 4spd GTO and what a mess.I had the front end,both wheels hanging over the front of the ramps,and the frame sitting on the ramps.With a high hp.manual shift it was tricky going up the ramp easily.But mine were only 4 ft long

This post has been edited by Torched10: 20 November 2009 - 05:49 AM

[6-Speed]

Torched10, on Nov 19 2009, 07:45 PM, said:

My issue with the ramps is gong over the end--i did that once with a 4spd GTO and what a mess

I almost did that while backing up on the wood ramps - had one tire sitting on the very last 2" piece - it would have been messy; really freaked my wife out. Now I place wheel chocks against the 2" piece to help me stop before going too far on the last step.

This post has been edited by 6-Speed: 19 November 2009 - 07:44 PM

[OCD]

I am done with ramps, ordered one of these last week...

[2010KonaBlueGT]

OCD, on Nov 20 2009, 07:15 PM, said:

I am done with ramps, ordered one of these last week...

I've thought very seriously about buying a above-ground lift like that. I worked with one for decades (professionally) and they're great for under-car work such as transmissions, clutches, exhaust, etc.

BUT, when we serviced a car (lube/oil/filter) we also did a 4-wheel brake check so we used a standard single post hydraulic for that task. It's impossible to pull a wheel on a drive-on lift such as that one.

I have seen one that has a sliding two-post jacking system so you can lift one end or the other for tire removal but even then, pulling a tire off over a ramp is HARD on the back.

I'm curious...how much is that one you pictured?

I was thinkin' more along the lines of putting the car on it and parking my two Harley-Davidson's under it. Talk about a "space saver"...


Phill Pollard
2010 Kona Blue/White GT500

[08 snake]

just got done changing my oil

ramps all the way

This post has been edited by 08 snake: 21 November 2009 - 09:27 AM

[WildAzCat]

I have wood ramps too but really like that two piece race ramp. I need to an oil change too.

[OCD]

2010KonaBlueGT, on Nov 21 2009, 10:08 AM, said:

I've thought very seriously about buying a above-ground lift like that. I worked with one for decades (professionally) and they're great for under-car work such as transmissions, clutches, exhaust, etc.

BUT, when we serviced a car (lube/oil/filter) we also did a 4-wheel brake check so we used a standard single post hydraulic for that task. It's impossible to pull a wheel on a drive-on lift such as that one.

I have seen one that has a sliding two-post jacking system so you can lift one end or the other for tire removal but even then, pulling a tire off over a ramp is HARD on the back.

I'm curious...how much is that one you pictured?

I was thinkin' more along the lines of putting the car on it and parking my two Harley-Davidson's under it. Talk about a "space saver"...


Phill Pollard
2010 Kona Blue/White GT500

It was about 3 grand Canadian... It's a pretty heavy duty lift, 9000lb... I ordered the optional rolling bridge jack too, seemes safer to me... So it should be easier to get a car onto jackstands!!



I can't wait to paint the rear end of my car and detail the undercarrige!!