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Old 07-14-2011, 07:10 AM
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I bought 2 Jack Stands 3 Ton but I do not own a Floor Jack.

I wanted to see if it's possible to use the jack stands with just using the scissor jack that comes with the Ralliart. If so what's the best way to place them using the scissor jack and can I do 2 wheels at a time?
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That sounds like a royal pain in the ass by using the small jack in the trunk. You can buy a floor jack from an auto parts store pretty cheap, it'll make your life much easier.
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Old 07-14-2011, 08:06 AM
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Im just using this for tires and caliper paint, hence i'm trying to find a way using these jacks.
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Ah, you should be able to get away with placing a jackstand at the designated points where you jack the car up.
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think I can do 2 wheels at a time. If so lift one side up or 2 front or 2 back
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Painting your tires??

I'd say put blocks on the opposite side wheels,
Scissor jack & place your jack stand.

I have helped this subie lady with a flat tire using scissor jack,
involves more physical work but nothing I'd complain about.

I had two pump/hydraulic jack that failed so Im saving up for another jack soon.
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Old 07-14-2011, 08:59 AM
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think I can do 2 wheels at a time. If so lift one side up or 2 front or 2 back
There are no wrong way really.
But just to be on the safe side
I'd say one side at a time.

If you do 2 fronts you can accidental put the wheels back on wrong direction. I have seen it happened, Left side on the right right side on the left
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Thanks for input. Is it safe to put a jack stand on the same spot where you place the scissor jack? or should I put the jack stands on a different safe spot?
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Don't forget to set the hand brake because the car will slide off the scissor jack. Also, do not lift both rears at once, again, the car will slide off.
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***blocks on the opposite side wheels.***

How are you going to put a jack stand where the jack is???
Parallel universe? (Joke)
Use another safe spot for jack stand.
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