Ramps or Floor Jack for Oil Change? - Page 3

Redlinez · 05-08-2020, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by EWard

I have the 1.5 ton HF not very impressed seems like it struggles with the weight. Costco has a great deal on the Arcan 3 ton jack for $119 and if is a night and day difference in use and quality.

https://www.costco.com/3-ton-profess...100222458.html

Thanks! That one lifts to over 18". That's great!

ctrlz · 05-08-2020, 01:45 PM

This is what I use. Price is without the mandatory 20% coupon.
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-Ton-...ack-64264.html

DIYguy · 05-08-2020, 02:18 PM

^^ Yep, a pair of those would be quite nice.

I bought my smaller jacks, one more than 10 years ago when the 3 ton versions were still hideously expensive.
Then I bought the second one about 3 years ago when I bought the Camaro.
It was the "same" model as the older one, sort of.
If I were to replace them today I would definitely buy the 2 ton versions or larger.

I did have a problem with the newer 1.5 ton jack when its side panels warped.
HF had cheaped out the model with thinner sides than the original one I had.
So I made new side panels from thicker material (still aluminum) and now it works great.
I complained rather bitterly to them and of course I got absolutely nowhere.

At least with Costco they do stand behind their products with generous return policies (except for returning toilet paper these days of course).

Caveat Emptor.

L8Apex · 05-08-2020, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EWard

I have the 1.5 ton HF not very impressed seems like it struggles with the weight. Costco has a great deal on the Arcan 3 ton jack for $119 and if is a night and day difference in use and quality.

https://www.costco.com/3-ton-profess...100222458.html

I'm almost 100% sure that Costco jack is the same one I bought at Sears a few years ago, it's been a good one though.
I think just about all brands are made in china anymore.

Wiskey · 05-22-2020, 01:30 PM

I ended up getting jack stands with stand pads that go over the pinch point, and a floor jack with a pad as well. It worked great! Thanks everyone.

Whiskey

Canyonero · 02-23-2023, 03:14 PM

Is there any concern about getting all the oil to drain on ramps vs level?

ZPirate · 02-23-2023, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Canyonero

Is there any concern about getting all the oil to drain on ramps vs level?

No. Not for me. I've been using Raceramps for years to change the oil in multiple vehicles with no issues. If the drain plug is near the back of the oil pan ramps probably allow more oil to drain from the pan than if the car is on a flat surface.

Canyonero · 02-23-2023, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

No. Not for me. I've been using Raceramps for years to change the oil in multiple vehicles with no issues. If the drain plug is near the back of the oil pan ramps probably allow more oil to drain from the pan than if the car is on a flat surface.

Great, this makes life a lot easier

JTS · 02-23-2023, 05:56 PM

Raceramps are expensive, but worth it IMO , the 2 piece , I'm going to purchase these.

LT4Greg · 02-23-2023, 07:03 PM

Race ramps are what I use.

SSEssence · 02-23-2023, 07:20 PM

Harbor freight low pro Daytona jack, with jack stands and ZL1addons jack pads!

Big Lou 1le · 02-23-2023, 07:35 PM

Raceramps are expensive, but worth it IMO , the 2 piece , I'm going to purchase these.
Attached Images

What size are these? Trying to get some for my SS 1le.

ZPirate · 02-23-2023, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTS

Raceramps are expensive, but worth it IMO , the 2 piece , I'm going to purchase these.

I agree. The two piece ramps are the way to go. Once you have the vehicle on top you can remove the lower part to allow access under the sides of the vehicle. I also have the heavy duty ramps, rather than the basic ramps, so I can use them on my SUV too. Each ramp can support up to 2,500 pounds

ZPirate · 02-23-2023, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Lou 1le

Raceramps are expensive, but worth it IMO , the 2 piece , I'm going to purchase these.
Attached Images

What size are these? Trying to get some for my SS 1le.

Mine are the 67 inch two piece heavy duty version.

05-08-2020, 02:18 PM	#31
DIYguy Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: California Posts: 243 View My Garage	^^ Yep, a pair of those would be quite nice. I bought my smaller jacks, one more than 10 years ago when the 3 ton versions were still hideously expensive. Then I bought the second one about 3 years ago when I bought the Camaro. It was the "same" model as the older one, sort of. If I were to replace them today I would definitely buy the 2 ton versions or larger. I did have a problem with the newer 1.5 ton jack when its side panels warped. HF had cheaped out the model with thinner sides than the original one I had. So I made new side panels from thicker material (still aluminum) and now it works great. I complained rather bitterly to them and of course I got absolutely nowhere. At least with Costco they do stand behind their products with generous return policies (except for returning toilet paper these days of course). Caveat Emptor. __________________ Gen6 Camaro LT (my daily driver), Cruze ECO (grocery getter), Chevy SS Pickup (wife's daily driver), Honda Shadow, Honda CBX

02-23-2023, 05:56 PM	#37
JTS Drives: 2023 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Az Posts: 624	Raceramps are expensive, but worth it IMO , the 2 piece , I'm going to purchase these. Attached Images __________________ 2023 ZL1 A10 Shadow Gray Metallic

02-23-2023, 07:03 PM	#38
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,872	Race ramps are what I use. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

02-23-2023, 07:35 PM	#40
Big Lou 1le Drives: 2023 1le Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: West Texas Posts: 230	Raceramps are expensive, but worth it IMO , the 2 piece , I'm going to purchase these. Attached Images What size are these? Trying to get some for my SS 1le. Attached Images

05-08-2020, 01:45 PM	#30
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,578	This is what I use. Price is without the mandatory 20% coupon. https://www.harborfreight.com/3-Ton-...ack-64264.html

05-22-2020, 01:30 PM	#33
Wiskey Drives: 2016 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Fallbrook CA Posts: 245	I ended up getting jack stands with stand pads that go over the pinch point, and a floor jack with a pad as well. It worked great! Thanks everyone. Whiskey

02-23-2023, 03:14 PM	#34
Canyonero Drives: F-Series Canyonero Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 64	Is there any concern about getting all the oil to drain on ramps vs level?

02-23-2023, 07:20 PM	#39
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,836 View My Garage	Harbor freight low pro Daytona jack, with jack stands and ZL1addons jack pads!

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