will I need 4 24" jack stands for LT install?
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will I need 4 24" jack stands for LT install? comment:
I don't mind buying one set of tall jack stands (even though I don't have room to keep them and don't really forsee using them again after LT install. because I have 17" stands & ramps do me fine for the stuff I'm capable of doing.
Question 1.
I was thinking using my ramps on back wheels and use a bunch of concrete slabes ( each slabe is 1 1/2 ") on top of ramps
5 slabes would be 7 1/2" on top of the rhino ramps
would this be hi enuoght with the 24" jack stands on front for a LT install?
comment & question together :
Hooker header instructions state the car needs to be 36" off the ground that seams kindof high to me?
Question 2:
can 24" jack stands & 24" floor jack be rented?
Question 3:
if rentable how much money do I have to give?
Comment 3:
prefer not to pay some guy $150. to install LTs
I don't mind buying one set of tall jack stands (even though I don't have room to keep them and don't really forsee using them again after LT install. because I have 17" stands & ramps do me fine for the stuff I'm capable of doing.
Question 1.
I was thinking using my ramps on back wheels and use a bunch of concrete slabes ( each slabe is 1 1/2 ") on top of ramps
5 slabes would be 7 1/2" on top of the rhino ramps
would this be hi enuoght with the 24" jack stands on front for a LT install?
comment & question together :
Hooker header instructions state the car needs to be 36" off the ground that seams kindof high to me?
Question 2:
can 24" jack stands & 24" floor jack be rented?
Question 3:
if rentable how much money do I have to give?
Comment 3:
prefer not to pay some guy $150. to install LTs
Yeah, I used a jack to get it as high as possible. Then I had two rhino ramps for the rear wheels, I also chocked the rears. Then I had two jack stands for some extra insurance under the car.
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I ran the front up on Rhino ramps, then jacked up until the wheels were 4 or 5" above the ramps then put the jackstands in place. Never raised the back at all. As was said, you will need a good jack. Those little poor excuse for floor jacks -might- get you up there, then quit. Mine did (brand new) and I bought a 3 ton Pro Lift speed jack from Advance for about $88 and it works like a dream.
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i put my pacesetters in and had the front wheels high enough off the ground to slide a 5 gallon pail underneath. Just leave the rear wheels on the ground and choke them. Also, remove the heat sheilds makes it a little easier to slide in.
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Originally Posted by gwj
I ran the front up on Rhino ramps, then jacked up until the wheels were 4 or 5" above the ramps then put the jackstands in place. Never raised the back at all. As was said, you will need a good jack. Those little poor excuse for floor jacks -might- get you up there, then quit. Mine did (brand new) and I bought a 3 ton Pro Lift speed jack from Advance for about $88 and it works like a dream.
ok 5" above rhino ramps dam sure is'nt 24" is it?
I kindof like to be thought I've #ered my questions and comments but still get the half way answer, I prefer a answer to each indivdaule question so I won't be confussed.
I'm so confussed I see pic's here on the net stating you have to have the car up 24". on both end's.
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Yeah. I understand the confusion. Someone posted a while back he could install LTs with just rhino ramps for the front wheels. 
I've got the 6 ton Pro Lift stands, don't know how high they go. Since I was working on the ground, I used 16" x 16" concrete pavers or ever what they are called to place under the stands and the jack. If you are working on concrete or pavement probably most any stand will work, even if you have to put some 2x12s under them. To give you an idea of the height, I was standing on a cinder block to bolt the headers up.
Another option is to rent a good floor jack. I've done that many times in the past.
I've got the 6 ton Pro Lift stands, don't know how high they go. Since I was working on the ground, I used 16" x 16" concrete pavers or ever what they are called to place under the stands and the jack. If you are working on concrete or pavement probably most any stand will work, even if you have to put some 2x12s under them. To give you an idea of the height, I was standing on a cinder block to bolt the headers up.Another option is to rent a good floor jack. I've done that many times in the past.
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Originally Posted by gwj
Yeah. I understand the confusion. Someone posted a while back he could install LTs with just rhino ramps for the front wheels. I've got the 6 ton Pro Lift stands, don't know how high they go. Since I was working on the ground, I used 16" x 16" concrete pavers or ever what they are called to place under the stands and the jack. If you are working on concrete or pavement probably most any stand will work, even if you have to put some 2x12s under them. To give you an idea of the height, I was standing on a cinder block to bolt the headers up.
Another option is to rent a good floor jack. I've done that many times in the past.
I've got the 6 ton Pro Lift stands, don't know how high they go. Since I was working on the ground, I used 16" x 16" concrete pavers or ever what they are called to place under the stands and the jack. If you are working on concrete or pavement probably most any stand will work, even if you have to put some 2x12s under them. To give you an idea of the height, I was standing on a cinder block to bolt the headers up.Another option is to rent a good floor jack. I've done that many times in the past.
I really need to find a new garage to hang out at where they let me use the lift from time to time.
Thanks to all for responses
I picked up an extra set of heavy duty stands (6 ton) at Wal-mart for around 20 bucks. BTW when I installed my new exhaust system, I had the rear wheels on the larger Rhino ramps, and six different jack stands underneath (I know it's probably overkill, I just figured the more the better). Good luck with your install, just remember to take your time, not get in hurry, and give yourself lots of time (it took me about 12 hours working by myself).
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Originally Posted by TAQuickness
I've done 2 sets of headers with the car on 4 ramps.
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Originally Posted by TAQuickness
I've done 2 sets of headers with the car on 4 ramps.
Working on the dirt, so to speak, like I was, I was thinking it was better to get all I could high in the front.
I'm no expert, I've only installed 1 set of headers on a late model F body. I only know what worked for me.
I'm not comfortable jacking up both ends of the car on Florida sand.
One thing I firmly believe in is a darn good jack and decent stands with something solid underneath. TECH Addict
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Originally Posted by badmfkr
how much money would I have to give. for renting a good jack and good stands.
I really need to find a new garage to hang out at where they let me use the lift from time to time.
Thanks to all for responses
I really need to find a new garage to hang out at where they let me use the lift from time to time.
Thanks to all for responses
And the best advice I can give...if you do not have another vehicle available to make a parts run (liquor run, whatever
) then have someone you can call just in case. Hell, I'm 54 and it took me way longer than it should have, but that's my excuse. 
Now get your *** in gear and do it.
