how do you get underneath yours ?

how do you get underneath yours ?

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dellyend1

Original Poster:

155 posts

167 months

Friday 2nd October 2015
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Hi All,

really need to get under my chimp and poke around etc. Don't have access to a garage four post ramp so thinking of a tilt ramp, scissor lift or ramps for my garage.

Any experiences, do's and dont's etc

Much appreciated

Cheers

Jeremy

TV8

3,118 posts

174 months

Friday 2nd October 2015
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Your choice entirely but recommend these: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

If not, I use two trolley jacks and put it on axle stands. Never felf entirely happy with it like that though, but no real reason.

phazed

21,844 posts

203 months

Friday 2nd October 2015
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How much room have you?

I use one of these.



You can get quite short columned ones from Automech.

J400GED

1,202 posts

236 months

Friday 2nd October 2015
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I use one of these.



It's called an Anti-Pit. wink

pjac67

2,040 posts

251 months

Friday 2nd October 2015
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Levo artis drive on ramps:

Badgerchim

126 posts

134 months

Saturday 3rd October 2015
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Two planks of wood to raise front end to allow trolley jack access, then two trolley jacks and two pairs of axle stands. Wheel ramps pushed in as additional safety support.



It started as a front suspension refurb, then thought what the heck i'll do a 2 inch body left. Then the manifolds came off and it became a 4 inch lift. Much better access for inspection and grinder access.

Currently waiting for a s10 tailhousing to arrive from the US. So will be following responses to COG's very infotmative post with interest.

QBee

20,905 posts

143 months

Saturday 3rd October 2015
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Halfords do sell a low level trolley jack, as do others, which goes straight under a Chimaera.
When I needed to change my exhaust, I just hired the four post ramp at my local garage for an hour. The guys even helped me when I needed a second pair of hands.
When I finally afford to build a garage it will be high enough to do what Phazed has done.

davelittlewood

306 posts

132 months

Saturday 3rd October 2015
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http://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-75...

I had to build some wooden ramps as the drop down ends are too steep for the TVR.

It needs a decent 30A connection too (dedicated spur from the CU).

It's solid but does need a good flat surface.

You can use the pump station to lift up one end and drag it about.



2 sMoKiN bArReLs

30,230 posts

234 months

Saturday 3rd October 2015
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Here's a tip if you wear glasses for long sightedness....


....don't take them off, hook in the front on your shirt then lie on your front to look underneath. The "crunch, tinkle" you get is very annoying (and expensive). And...for the full finale don't leave said specs on the floor & drive over them.

It is a process I have repeated maybe 4-5 times biggrin

I hope this helps

carsy

3,018 posts

164 months

Saturday 3rd October 2015
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A decent low entry jack that allows you to get under front and rear without having to first drive onto small ramps will be a big help. I then plonk the rear on some 8"x2" and axlestands on the front.



bobfather

11,171 posts

254 months

Saturday 3rd October 2015
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Adjustable ramps at 3/4 lift




mach2

226 posts

233 months

Saturday 3rd October 2015
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I use 2 pairs of these, hydraulic ramps lifted via a foot pump biggrin Safety lock incorporated so they don't drop.


chimyellow

363 posts

258 months

Saturday 3rd October 2015
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You mentioned a four post lift, why not go for that?


Mr Nordic

346 posts

234 months

Sunday 4th October 2015
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Hi Dave,

Have you got any side pictures with your car on the Automech scissor lift please?

davelittlewood said:
http://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-75...

I had to build some wooden ramps as the drop down ends are too steep for the TVR.

It needs a decent 30A connection too (dedicated spur from the CU).

It's solid but does need a good flat surface.

You can use the pump station to lift up one end and drag it about.

Toolbox200

131 posts

124 months

Sunday 4th October 2015
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I have been using a roller for a number of years...not exactly "drive on" but 30 mins prep and it's good to go. I can work at an angle of 45deg without draining any fluids or removing battery. Did a tidy up of the chassis last winter on one side...other side this year.


Below is my old Stag...properly on its side.


Mr Nordic

346 posts

234 months

Tuesday 6th October 2015
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Hi Dave,

Have you got any side pictures with your car on the Automech scissor lift please?

davelittlewood said:
http://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-75...

I had to build some wooden ramps as the drop down ends are too steep for the TVR.

It needs a decent 30A connection too (dedicated spur from the CU).

It's solid but does need a good flat surface.

You can use the pump station to lift up one end and drag it about.