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RE: car ramps

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Subject: RE: car ramps
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 15:20:42 -0700
> oil change bandits are running me off....  35 bucks for an oil
> change on my
> Tahoe is too much...   so I'm going back to home done...   got some plans
> for a set of ramps... but before I build I'm wondering if there are any
> tips/tricks/cautions/recommendations from the group..   Plan on using 2"
> square tubing and angle iron for the material and will be used on concrete
> driveway...

For my money (and ribcage), I'd much rather use jack stands, the ones with
cast iron jaws and welded frames.  Had a lot of trouble with pre-made ramps
sliding on a concrete driveway ...

HF sometimes has their 6 ton jackstands on sale for $20.  Even at the normal
$25, they're a bargain.

Randall






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