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Affordable car height suspender?

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I'd like to get one I could use to perform oil changes and tire rotations. I don't want to rely on the one used to changing spare tire as I don't see it being stable during earthquakes.

I was thinking of one similar to a tetrahedral (pyramid) shape or a ramp (for oil change). What would you all recommend?

I don't wanna go under my only to get my head smushed.

I own a generation 3 Integra.
 
Thank you for the informative post, ned!

Can I still use a regular spare tire jack (lifter that comes with the car and then place the jack stand?
 
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For my car, I picked up a set of these. They work awesomely well and definitely raise the car plenty.

Ramps are my preferred method due to ease of use - push them into the front tires, pull onto them, set parking brake. Extremely stable.

Bonus: The current version I linked seems to be significantly stronger and more well-made than the set of Rhino Ramps that we used when I was a child, although dad still has and uses them regularly.
 
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XabanakFanatik said:
For my car, I picked up a set of these. They work awesomely well and definitely raise the car plenty.

Ramps are my preferred method due to ease of use - push them into the front tires, pull onto them, set parking brake. Extremely stable.

Bonus: The current version I linked seems to be significantly stronger and more well-made than the set of Rhino Ramps that we used when I was a child, although dad still has and uses them regularly.
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Indeed, these seem safer for an oil change, especially in the event of an earthquake.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Virginia_earthquake

Thanks for the constructive posts. And of course, I'll consider a tire hugger/wheel chock as well.
 
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k3n said:
Thank you for the informative post, ned!

Can I still use a regular spare tire jack (lifter that comes with the car and then place the jack stand?
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If you have a northern tool

Id get these instead of the HF ones, same price but they double lock for safety, and the top isnt so much as a U

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200305225_200305225

Also As someone who has used the scissor jack for a good while before getting a normal Jack. Just invest in a jack it was save much time.

Also make sure you find a 20% off coupon so that 92$ jack is almost 20$ cheaper.
 
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In my experience scissor jacks really aren't intended for routine use. My Dad used to use the scissor jack that came with his car when he changed the oil, but then one day the jack collapsed because the threads on the shaft were worn out. Admittedly it took 8 years and 250,000 miles of oil changes.

I would strongly recommend a floor jack, way faster, easier and safer than screwing around with a scissor jack.

We have a 3 ton floor jack very similar to the one linked above. My only complaint with it is that it is heavy so carrying it around is a pain. I want an aluminum one now.
 
I don't intend to use the SJ, as a jack stand, simply as a means to raise the vehicle. I'd like to use an SJ in the event of an emergency, as it's much portable. I don't mind getting something like the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTSsGaHXTlA , unfortunately its lowest height is 5", other than that it seems awesome. Can't find user reviews for it anywhere.

If one could recommend a good quality and portable (lighter weight especially and compact), "Trolley jack", it would be appreciated.

These seem ideal, but the build quality seems bad: http://www.sears.com/craftsman-2-1-...00010000100600&aff=Y&PID=3196509&AID=11042411
 
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Would this adapter suffice to raise a vehicle with a small diameter lifting point of 2"? This cylinder can also be machined to sit on a steel square plate. Would vehicle movement be compensated by casters (wheels) on trolley jack; as the wheels moving forward?

Unable to post picture. Round steel tube 1 3/4" round X 2" H either sitting in jack saddle, OR placed on a flat steel plate on top of jack saddle?
 
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