also have the old lady rub it 
Can't get it up! Need jacking help
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Burning Brakes
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From: Chandler AZ
Can't get it up! Need jacking help
I have a 96 convertible that has been lowered and I need to get under it. I have some cleaning to do. I have tried ramps and they just slide whilst I am trying to drive on. I have a floor jack that is just an inch too tall. With my 90 convertible it wasn't a big deal to lift since it was stock height. Which is the best floor jack to get, lowest and lifts highest? Is it possible to make the ramps stop sliding? What am I forgetting to try. All help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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Like stated above, simply drive up on some 2x8's, that should provide enough to get a jack underneath.
Burning Brakes
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Years ago I bought the extensions for a set ramps I had. The extensions alone are perfect for getting my lowered Vette high enough to get a floor jack under it -- just another solution 
(Mine is too low to drive up the ramps, even with the extensions)
(Mine is too low to drive up the ramps, even with the extensions)
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Originally Posted by Wheelman
Drive it onto some flat boards and then use the floor jack from there 
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Burning Brakes
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OK here's what I did.
I was able to use a couple of 96" 2x4's to stop the ramps from sliding. I placed them between the ramps and the step up in the garage floor. That kept them from sliding. I also used the little extensions that come with the ramps and was able to drive up without any problems. After I was able to keep the ramps from sliding I went real slow. The rear end was lifted all at once by a floor jack with a 4" long piece of 2x4 on the differential.
As far as the Viagra comments, you should be ashamed. Bad Vette owners, BAD!!
As far as the Viagra comments, you should be ashamed. Bad Vette owners, BAD!!
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Originally Posted by skateparkdave
Viagra!! 
Try using the stock jack to get it high enough to get the floor jack under then make sure you put some jackstands under it before doing any work.
Try using the stock jack to get it high enough to get the floor jack under then make sure you put some jackstands under it before doing any work.
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Originally Posted by 88421VETTE
yes use jackstands I used ramps and the back tires were not properly blocked and the Vette rolled off onto my chest luckily I was under the floorpans and it dented in. It happend in the first of August and I'm still sore
damn , gotta work safe so we can do more work 
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Burning Brakes
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88421 I am glad you are doing better.
Originally Posted by 88421VETTE
yes use jackstands I used ramps and the back tires were not properly blocked and the Vette rolled off onto my chest luckily I was under the floorpans and it dented in. It happend in the first of August and I'm still sore
Yes I do believe in safety. I make sure it isn't going to move before I get under it. I wish ramps had safety blocks on them. Maybe I'll invent some.
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Here's an easy trick to keep your ramps from sliding:
Tie a long piece of rope to each ramp, at least as long as the car. Now run the rope down the path where the tires will run over it. As your front tires are moving up the ramps, the rear tires are on top of the rope, thus preventing the ramps from sliding.
Works every time.
Tie a long piece of rope to each ramp, at least as long as the car. Now run the rope down the path where the tires will run over it. As your front tires are moving up the ramps, the rear tires are on top of the rope, thus preventing the ramps from sliding.
Works every time.
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little blue pill!!
i drive it onto front ramps parking brake on car off.
acctually i take a hydraulic jack put it to the right or left side (dont matter which) of where the exhaust splits to go to the mufflers. basically its right under the differential. I jack it up and then put the jack stands under the 2 rear contorl arms or whatever they are....make sure they are from equal length from each wheel. then give it a good nudge from the side of the car to make sure its sturdy!
I come in from the back its the easiest.
i drive it onto front ramps parking brake on car off.
acctually i take a hydraulic jack put it to the right or left side (dont matter which) of where the exhaust splits to go to the mufflers. basically its right under the differential. I jack it up and then put the jack stands under the 2 rear contorl arms or whatever they are....make sure they are from equal length from each wheel. then give it a good nudge from the side of the car to make sure its sturdy!
I come in from the back its the easiest.
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Originally Posted by 88421VETTE
yes use jackstands I used ramps and the back tires were not properly blocked and the Vette rolled off onto my chest luckily I was under the floorpans and it dented in. It happend in the first of August and I'm still sore
Boy! I`ll bet that really made your day. I`m glad you are still here to talk about it. I would have been to church that day, just to say thanks, again- Glad you are ok.Ken
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I use old heavy front door mats - the ones they make from recycled tires - how appropriate.
Put them under the ramps & no slippy no more. Also the driving up on boards first helps if the air dam contacts the ramp.
.Put them under the ramps & no slippy no more. Also the driving up on boards first helps if the air dam contacts the ramp.