> What is the consensus on the usefulness of jackstands vs. ramps for working > on our Vanagons? As a novice mechanic I've put off this purchase. Are both > necessary? I'm thinking brake and other wheel work will often require > jackstands to allow the wheels to turn freely, but oil changes Neither is necessary for an oil change... and other > underbody work would be perhaps quicker simply to run the van up on ramps. Certainly quicker... assuming you can start the van and move it :) seems convenient, bu the scary thing is the possibility of driving right off the end of the ramps :( a good floor jack doesn't take long and may be easier to do just one side... I have ramps and have never used them... always use the floor jack and jack stands... Bill > Adequate capacity with both types would seem to render safety a non-factor. > > Any sage advice from the pros? Including brands you've found faithful and > ones to avoid? > > Thanks, > Jim Creech > 87 Westy GL > |
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