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I have a new jack and I'm trying to jack up the front for an oil change, but that plastic gaurd thing is in the way.. it's too dangerous to try from the side.. how do you get around that?
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NEVER i mean NEVER have only a jack as the only support! I have heard too many stories of people being crushed by the cars they love [img]graemlins/crybaby.gif[/img] Do it right, buy either a pair of rhino ramps ( they work awesome ) and put something to block the rear tires, or buy 2 jackstands. Always block off the rear tires tho. becareful!RedLineVSix <br />95 Patriot Red Trans Am, M6, 3.42\'s,no rear tires<br />(SOLD!)97 Silver Camaro 3.8 Liter A4 3.42 + LSD, 1pc DS, and one messed up speedo :) -
I don't use ramps I have a pair but can't get the car on them, so I just use jackstands. I get it up by going on the side of that airdam and jack it up from the very center there is some kind of plate.40th Ann GTp 4doorComment
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well you see, i have this really strong friend.... wait... no thats not it.
I do always make sure to use a jack and a jackstand, and make sure you block the wheels too. Theres a place behind the front wheel where you can jack it up
Ramps work well tooComment
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yep, jack it up from the side, then jackstand-it! :)Soon to be Mommy!<br />2005 Honda Pilot EX-LComment
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NO No no..
Fist look at http://www.thenebula.com/firebird/oil/
In the picture with me on my back, you will notice some wood under the tire.
I had the same problem. I got some scrap wood and made a little ramp. I drove up on to the 2x4 and it gave me enough room to move the jack lever enought to get it started.2002 Black FireBird M5 2-5-02<br />Red BMR strut bar<br />Dynomax Super Turbo muffler with FastToys.com tips.<br />4 Coats of Zaino - Better every time<p>Need to post pictures? Do it <a href=\"http://www.thenebula.com/carpics/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. its <b>easy</b> and <b>free</b>.<br />Change your own oil. <a href=\"http://www.thenebula.com/firebird/oil/\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.Comment
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can get your car up on ramps???
get some wood (2x4's) place two side by side on each ramp and EXTEND the slope!! works great i do it all the time!!<b>*§*Julian*§*</b><br />*~*~*~<br />2000 Grand Prix GTP -Daytona 500 Edition (only 2000 made) - Supercharged 3.8L V6<br /><br />1998 3.8L V6 A4 Firebird w/ W68 package, Y87, T-TOPS!<br /><br /><a href=\"http://myweb.usf.edu/~jadidona/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">MY SITE - CHECK IT!</a>Comment
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~Derrick <a href=\"http://www.appstate.edu/~do54457/\" target=\"_blank\"><i>My Webpage</i></a><br /><b>\'96 3.8L V6 M5 Firebird Y87</b> | <b>162.8 RWHP</b> / <b>196.7 RWTQ</b> <br /><b>•</b> SLP CAI <b>•</b> <a href=\"http://tech.firebirdv6.com/y87.html\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Y87</b> Package</a> - 3.23s <b>•</b> 180º thermo w/ fan switch <b>•</b> TB spacer from DEE<br />1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4Comment
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As of now, I put the jack in from the side, and do it that way. Although it does take a VERY long time with a floor jack, due to the range of movement for the handle being very small under there.
When the car comes back from the shop I'll be picking up a set of Rhino ramps.1997 Cayenne Red Metallic Camaro<br />3.8 V6 M5<br />SLP Cold Air Intake<br />Ceramic Coated Pacesetter Headers <br />Flowmaster American Thunder Catback<br />Full 3.42 & Disc Break Rear End SwapComment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Dojo2000:
*cough*cough* um, you have them on backwards ;) <hr></blockquote>
Ya, ya [img]graemlins/dunce.gif[/img]
But I put a note stating they were backwards [img]tongue.gif[/img]2002 Black FireBird M5 2-5-02<br />Red BMR strut bar<br />Dynomax Super Turbo muffler with FastToys.com tips.<br />4 Coats of Zaino - Better every time<p>Need to post pictures? Do it <a href=\"http://www.thenebula.com/carpics/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. its <b>easy</b> and <b>free</b>.<br />Change your own oil. <a href=\"http://www.thenebula.com/firebird/oil/\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.Comment
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Well I have factory ground effects, and lowering springs. To get my little jack under there, I have to get the spare tire jack out, get the car up high enough with it so that I can get the hydrolic jack under the center of the car. I also crank the wheels all the way so that way I can slide the jack in by the wheel well, because my jack is very short, and with the ground effects there is no room for movement.2000 Red Firebird W68Comment
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