Axle Stands or Ramps

sikelsh · 11th September 2010, 18:11

I need to either buy Axle Stands and a Trolley Jack or Ramps.

Having never really used either, which would be the safest?

I like the Ramps idea better, but I am struggling to find some to fit a 225 wheel, at a reasonable cost.

Simon

Wolves 75 · 11th September 2010, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by sikelsh

I need to either buy Axle Stands and a Trolley Jack or Ramps.

Having never really used either, which would be the safest?

I like the Ramps idea better, but I am struggling to find some to fit a 225 wheel, at a reasonable cost.

Simon

I like Ramps, but there are some issues with zt's clearing the bumper, me and me brother have to a fine art of using the camber of his drive.....

The Jugs · 11th September 2010, 18:31

Depends on if you need to get the wheels off ! If you need to be doing anything to brakes, steering, suspension etc. ramps are of no use.

T-Cut · 11th September 2010, 19:17

To DIY service any car properly, you really need ramps and axle stands. There are jobs that can't be done right without one or other.

You can buy slow rise ramps to take care of the front overhang. Or you can make a wooden approach ramp to fit ahead of the standard ramp riser. Or you can make your own like I did. A couple of scaffold planks are a good starting point. I feel much safer working under the car on ramps, but there are jobs where stands are the safest way to work. Placing stands under these cars requires thought. It's not that easy and there aren't many good places to locate them.

See this: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=11745

and this: Sorry can't find it. There was a discussion thread on HowTo put these cars on axle stands but it seems to have gone. (??)

TC

Dragrad · 11th September 2010, 19:36

Here it is

chrissyboy · 12th September 2010, 20:29

a trolley jack would be best .then its all down to what work you will be doing at the time ..

Phil · 12th September 2010, 20:34

All you need is some scrap wood and five minutes.

These took about five minutes. I'm sure that if you took a bit longer you could make a much better set.

T-Cut · 12th September 2010, 20:55

I wouldn't get my belly under there!

TC

pab · 12th September 2010, 21:10

nice pair of ramps next to your deck chair...

Phil · 12th September 2010, 21:16

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Originally Posted by pab

nice pair of ramps next to your deck chair...

Yes, for a Rover 95 or a Marina. A 75.. Not a chance!

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sikelsh This is my second home MGF Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 123 Thanked 281 Times in 178 Posts	Axle Stands or Ramps I need to either buy Axle Stands and a Trolley Jack or Ramps. Having never really used either, which would be the safest? I like the Ramps idea better, but I am struggling to find some to fit a 225 wheel, at a reasonable cost. Simon __________________ Si Kelsh

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The Jugs Loves to post Rover 75 saloon club SE manual 2.0 V6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chatham, Kent. Posts: 289 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Depends on if you need to get the wheels off ! If you need to be doing anything to brakes, steering, suspension etc. ramps are of no use. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	To DIY service any car properly, you really need ramps and axle stands. There are jobs that can't be done right without one or other. You can buy slow rise ramps to take care of the front overhang. Or you can make a wooden approach ramp to fit ahead of the standard ramp riser. Or you can make your own like I did. A couple of scaffold planks are a good starting point. I feel much safer working under the car on ramps, but there are jobs where stands are the safest way to work. Placing stands under these cars requires thought. It's not that easy and there aren't many good places to locate them. See this: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=11745 and this: Sorry can't find it. There was a discussion thread on HowTo put these cars on axle stands but it seems to have gone. (??) TC Last edited by T-Cut; 11th September 2010 at 19:27..

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Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	All you need is some scrap wood and five minutes. These took about five minutes. I'm sure that if you took a bit longer you could make a much better set. __________________

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I wouldn't get my belly under there! TC

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	nice pair of ramps next to your deck chair...