1999 2.5l removal & replace

[tonythetiger]

quick question
how do you get the car off the ground 26 or 27 inches without a true lift, my jackstands are only 16.5 inches and shopping for taller ones seems that 2 pairs are the price of a lift!
suggestions out there?

[thstone]

Originally Posted by tonythetiger

quick question
how do you get the car off the ground 26 or 27 inches without a true lift, my jackstands are only 16.5 inches and shopping for taller ones seems that 2 pairs are the price of a lift!
suggestions out there?

I have four of these. 52" jack stands. 2500 lb rating. Four will run $309 so they are reasonably affordable. They work great. I use a block of 2x4 wood between the jackstand and the car if I am lifting directly.

Amazon Ridgid 58 Inch Jackstand

If you want something more stout: 46" jack stands. 10 ton rating. Two sets will run $400. Still reasonably priced.

Amazon Sunex 46 Inch Jackstand

[jaykay]

My 2 cents........you will have to look for something that will stroke more than the lift height you need or get the car up such that you can jack from a riser that can be increased in height as the car is elevated. Not easy as one would have to get the jack up on the riser every time for the rear where the engine is.

My low profile jack only gives me a max of 24" so I don't engage in engine removal operations. It is too long and heavy to get up on to a riser.

I have definitely seen folks with engine out on the floor.....on stands. You might want research and contact for information on the equipment used. Would sliming down your engine removal skid give you more clearance?