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      05-26-2014, 09:26 PM   #1
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6" enough lift for an oil change?

Was thinking about ordering these to lift the whole car for basic maintenance like an oil change:
http://www.raceramps.com/adjustable-...eel-cribs.aspx

They are adjustable and could be used as a 6" lift at all four corners. Question is...will that give me enough room to get under the car?
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How big are you?
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      05-27-2014, 06:28 AM   #3
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Im fairly thin. But of course I dont want it to be too tight under there where I cant even do anything.
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      05-27-2014, 01:17 PM   #4
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I use rhino ramps (the 16k gvw version) and those lift about 10". Im pretty thin and this is cutting it close as far as crampedness goes.
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Thanks C|3R1C. Sounds like I need to consider other options.
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6" is not enough, IMHO.
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6" is not enough, IMHO.
That what she said
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I use race ramps, I don't have fat belly, so I fit comfortably for an oil change. They are 8 inches high
http://www.raceramps.com/car-service-ramps.aspx
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Thanks Mike, that is the route I am leaning towards as well at this point. Seems like the simplest solution for quick things like an oil change.
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