| Bottom of Page | next newest topic | next oldest topic |
| Author | Topic: Floor Jacks and Ramps |
padroo           POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 05-09-2011 05:10 AM
    
Anyone know of a good way to raise the Prowler to do oil changes and maintenance. My old ramps are too narrow and the jacking points in the service manual are not compatible with a standard floor jack. |
Greg and Veta  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Naples, FL, USA |
posted 05-09-2011 05:17 AM
I use a set of ramps. Maybe its time to buy wider ones. |
idive   POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 05-09-2011 09:39 AM
Rhino ramps are wider ramps. I don't know my brand. The dealer gave them to me along with a hydraulic jack for a Jeep and a floor jack when I bought my Prowler. My ramps are wide enough for my front tires, but not for my rear tires. You may find that your standard floor jack will work just fine if you put it under the car in the open space over the arms and slide it back to the jack pad. If your floor jack is too thick, you may want to invest in a low profile floor jack. This message has been edited by idive on 05-09-2011 at 09:41 AM |
JeraneW       POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Hilton Head, South Carolina , USA |
posted 05-09-2011 12:14 PM
I use a Snap-On portable floor jack. A little pricey but has rubber pads, etc., and lifts the entire car high enough to do anything you want under the car. I park my Kat over it when not in use. Even an old "geezer" can work it.  |
catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 05-09-2011 01:59 PM
harbor freight has a aluminum racing jack,and is a low profile floor jack.1.5 tons 99.00 its blue and silver #68053 and works well. ------------------ |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 05-09-2011 04:21 PM
I have Rhino ramps or some generic equivalent. You can also make a ramp out of 2 x 6s (or 2 x 8, 2x 10) by cutting a 45 angle on the front edge and stacking them 3 or 4 hight. Or you can drive onto a 2 x 4 to give you enough clearance to get the jack under the car. |
dskatt POA Site SupporterProwler Junkie From:Denham Springs, Louisiana , USA |
posted 05-09-2011 06:40 PM
I bought ramps and a low profile jack at Wall Mart. |
|
catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 05-12-2011 10:16 PM
the low profile jack i listed is on sale at harbor freight for 69.99---40.00 off..saw the add in the july hotrod mag. ------------------ |
|
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 05-13-2011 09:33 PM
I have two floor jacks and two sets of ramps but don't like any of them for lifting the car. I did find these http://www.raceramps.com/2-piece-56-inch-race-ramps.aspx They are kind of pricey but this company offers several different ramp designs. I need them for my Prius because the bumper is so low to the ground my floor jacks and ramps that I own now don't work well. |
All times are CT (US) Top of Page Previous Page |  Return to General Prowler Discussion next newest topic | next oldest topic |
  |
|
Contact Us | Prowler Online Homepage
All material contained herein, Copyright 2000 - 2012 ProwlerOnline.com
E-Innovations, LP
