RE: [DML] Re: Lift it up question

["Jack & Virginia Stiefel" <stiefel@xxxx>]

I have little experience with jack stands. But what we used when changing
my clutch was to use a set of old metal ramps. These are the old style red
ramps with the wheel recess on top, not stamped out welded pieces of junk,
but are quite heavy. All we did was drive up the back end (which cleared
with no trouble, the ramps give about a foot increase in height), and my
buddy removed the transmission alone and set it down beside him to do the
clutch work. All in all with a few disruptions, he had it done in about 3-4
hours working alone. I was amazed that he was able to get the transmission
out with no help and without having to raise the car more.

The car sat for a few days in between working on it and showed no sign of
any danger using the ramps. And I did shake it a bit to confirm that it was
securely on the ramps.

Maybe my buddy is a bit braver (or more stupid) then others on the list, but
from what I have seen, I would do it again.


Jack & Virginia Stiefel