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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by ClydeM, Nov 26, 2011.

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  1. ClydeM

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    #1 ClydeM, Nov 26, 2011
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    I'm still on the lookout for ramps that get the car a foot or two up in the air and that can handle 10" wide tires. These are wonderful for quick things like oil changes & antifreeze changes. Nothing so far. Race Ramps aren't high enough.

    So, in the interim, Jacks. I have had a couple that will get under the 308 & 355, but not very far. they're too short. But I found one.

    http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-pump-2-ton-low-profile-heavy-duty-floor-jack-68050.html

    Pros:
    it's about 2" from the ground and has about 16" to slide under the car. More if you allow for the curvature of the side of the car. Throw a hocky puck on the saddle & your good to go. There's more specs on the link. But so far, I like it. I've found nothing really comparable yet.

    cons:
    A bit wide and a bit heavy. It's not an aluminum race jack. But I find them too short & stubby.
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  2. Glassman

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    #2 Glassman, Nov 26, 2011
    Costco $99.00 either steel or aluminum.
     
  3. ClydeM

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    #3 ClydeM, Nov 26, 2011
    I did see other threads on them, but my local Costco only has the standard stubby ones.
    Do you have a link?
     
  4. BT

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    #4 BT, Nov 28, 2011
    I bought a nice Goodyear emblazoned all aluminum 3 ton floor jack at Sam's club about 3-4 years ago for $99. It is awesome, has a nice rubber pad in the saddle to prevent scratching up your car.
    :)
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  5. stevel48

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    #5 stevel48, Nov 29, 2011
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  7. mousecatcher

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    #7 mousecatcher, Nov 29, 2011
    You can get race ramps custom made to your spec. Definitely they have a standard product which goes up a foot.

    PLEASE tell me you are using jack stands before getting under the car.
     
  8. Dr Kananga

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    #8 Dr Kananga, Nov 29, 2011
  9. Dr Kananga

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    #9 Dr Kananga, Nov 29, 2011
    Griots licensed these from a Spanish company.
    I can't remember the name, but I looked into these from the Spanish company directly.

    If you google Griots jack + Spain or Spanish, I am sure it will come up.
     
  10. 2mnyToys

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    #10 2mnyToys, Nov 29, 2011
    Have you looked at http://www.raceramps.com/ ? Pretty sure they'll do custom but I think they have some that should accommodate 10" wide tires.
     

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