What Do You Do

[bjblackout]

I get 9” off the floor with these.

I have ramps but it looks like I will not be able to drive up on them due to how low our mustangs are.

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[bjblackout]

Thanks everyone for your replies. It is very much appreciated. I will be installing an axle back exhaust and just don't want to have to pay to get it done but it seems the much cheaper route. LOL

 

[Ecoboosted]

I have ramps but it looks like I will not be able to drive up on them due to how low our mustangs are.

Put 1”x 2” or 2” x 4” in front of the ramps so the tires ride on them before the ramps and it will clear.

 

[boB]

If we really want to work on our Mustangs it is well worth it to invest in some sort of lift. Spending $2-3k to allow us to safely work on a $40-50k car does not seem out of whack, we will save that much (plus aggravation of getting crappy work done at a dealer or shop) in not too many repairs.

 

[frank s]

I'll mention that there have been instances when concrete blocks, so useful for many things, have crumbled into dust under pressure from an automobile's weight.

 

[Rapid Red]

Thanks everyone for your replies. It is very much appreciated. I will be installing an axle back exhaust and just don't want to have to pay to get it done but it seems the much cheaper route. LOL

Just for grins,
Not axle back exhaust, same neighborhood. Plenty of room to work. Also seen are the seeda rails

 

[RasJeremy]

I am using the bit expensive, but when bought perfect, Quickjack BL-5000SLX.



It works like a charm and gives plenty of space to be under the car. It also have a build-in faliure safety so if the hydraulics fails it has a locking mechanism so the lift won't drop.

When lifting I just use rubber blocks on the pinchwields where the side skirts has a cutout for lifting. Works great!

 

[Rapid Red]

Used one time, value is realized, the perfect addition for the Mustang & owner.

 

[Shocker]

Quick jack with BMR jacking rails

 

[Rapid Red]

Quick jack with BMR jacking rails

I agree did the same, also purchased a second set of blocks, 4 point contact each side.

Adds ruffly 3 more inches to the lift.

Good stuff

 

[racingandfishing]

I put on my cat back exhaust on my 2015 PP1 just by backing up onto rhino ramps. Plenty of room underneath. Since I lowered it, I now I use extended race ramps to change the oil.

 

[Ebm]

Jacking rails is the way to go. Use jack stands to support the vehicle and use the floor jack as a secondary support where it isn't doing the heavy lifting, but it is touching the jacking rail.

Many good ideas in here, can't go wrong with most of them. You could also buy wheel ramps or make your own wheel ramps. You ideally want something that has a steady incline, not a sharp incline because our cars are so low to the ground.

Never, under any circumstances should a scissor jack be used unless it's an emergency like a flat tire on the side of the road. Never get under a car supported by a scissor jack either. Bad news.

 

[Cobra Jet]

I have a set of (4) old school steel Craftsman 6-ton jack stands; they extend to a max height of 21”. They are enough to hold up a small box truck and extremely heavy, but I won’t use any other stands when working under a vehicle.

The Quick Jack is definitely worth the $$$ if having the room to use it (and store it when not in use). I’ve seen a lot of positive reviews about that unit.

Rhino Ramps are strong enough to support a vehicle (front or rear) and I have seen people placing 4 under a car in lieu of jack stands, but honestly they don’t give enough floor to floor pan clearance to do much of anything.

 

[Andrew@Lethal]

I hope this is an a ridiculous question. Just wondering what you guys use when working on your car at home to get it off the ground and to keep it stable while your under it. Obviously a jack but do you use jack stands and if you do where do you place them. I am not a mechanic by any means but want to install my axle back exhaust this weekend. I have ramps but this car is so low not really sure they will work.
Again I hope this is not a ridiculous question.

I'd opt for some BMR jacking rails for your car. They don't break the bank and protect your subframe, along with beefing it up with support. While working on your car i'd suggest wood blocks behind the wheels, jack stands and wood blocks supporting the car. I also use a floor jack for extra insurance if a jackstand slips/breaks. We sell the BMR jacking rails here at www.lethalperformance.com. Please feel free to take a gander at our site or if you have any other questions give us a call at tel:1.561.753.8105.

 

[3onthetree]

You can get by without jacking rails but it does make it so much easier. The pictured set up is a low profile extended reach jack and cross beam attachment , both from Harbor Freight. Once in the air, position the jackstands where you like

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