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[joshwyatt]

I'm looking of for a bit of advice please?
I'm not sure what I need out of the above, or maybe something different all together I hadn't thought of.
Need something to enable access for inspection, or work to be done underneath vehicles. Ideally would need to cope with maximum of 3.5 tons.
I had a look on ebay and found...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-3-5-Ton-Workshop-Trolley-Jack_W0QQitemZ150410155321QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment?hash=item230524d539

Not sure how useful that would be?
Ideally I'd prefer ramps, as I think they may be easier, and then use axle stands to support the vehicle, or jack then axle stands to inspect with wheels of etc.
So, please forgive my ignorance, I've never needed them before and I'm not too sure what I need. All I know is it must cope with up to the weight of a Transit i.e 3.5 tons.
I appreciate all and any input 

[Hannah Judes Dad]

Be aware that some vehicles have to be reversed up ramps as the front will get damaged due to the over hang if they are driven on forward.The Omega is prone to this.You can over come this by making/getting/stealing some metal to make the gradient shallower.I hope that helps.

[waspy]

I'm looking of for a bit of advice please?
I'm not sure what I need out of the above, or maybe something different all together I hadn't thought of.
Need something to enable access for inspection, or work to be done underneath vehicles. Ideally would need to cope with maximum of 3.5 tons.
I had a look on ebay and found...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-3-5-Ton-Workshop-Trolley-Jack_W0QQitemZ150410155321QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment?hash=item230524d539

Not sure how useful that would be?
Ideally I'd prefer ramps, as I think they may be easier, and then use axle stands to support the vehicle, or jack then axle stands to inspect with wheels of etc.
So, please forgive my ignorance, I've never needed them before and I'm not too sure what I need. All I know is it must cope with up to the weight of a Transit i.e 3.5 tons.
I appreciate all and any input 

Personally i'd have all three (& do), Axle Stands, Jack & Ramps. You won't be able to remove the wheels with ramps though, but they're easy to use for oil changes etc.

[Mr Skrunts]

For the amount of cars you seem to be moving, if you have premises then I would consider a 4 post ramp.

Ramps are ok for DIY, and occasional jobs where access is required but as allready mentioned, a lot of work may require reversing a car on ramps as well as driving on, they have to be held in place to stop them slipping (Rather risky for all concerned and personally I would not use for commercials.

If you have to use ramps then drill some holes in the ground and fit some rawlbolts to hold them in place for added safety.

[tunnie]

that jack is bl00dy expensive 

I got a similar one for £65 from Cosco, axle stands make sure the load point is wide, machine mart ones are not big enough, and tend to dig into the chassis.

Josh, i am not due into work again until Sunday. I have ramps, various axel stands, various tools here, your welcome to pop over and see whats what 

Also have a halfords trade card you can borrow which gives healthy discount on tools such as torque wrenches 

You also welcome to pop over when you need to get a car on the ramps, i work 3 days on 3 days off, so quite often about   

[Entwood]

Agree with all the above, and would add that a "high lift" jack is also a good idea .. I wish I'd spent that little extra ...

Omega's sit fairly low and I find that to get a decent height clearance I have to jack in two stages, putting blocks under the jack the second time.

'Tis a pain .... 

[joshwyatt]

that jack is bl00dy expensive 

I got a similar one for £65 from Cosco, axle stands make sure the load point is wide, machine mart ones are not big enough, and tend to dig into the chassis.

Josh, i am not due into work again until Sunday. I have ramps, various axel stands, various tools here, your welcome to pop over and see whats what 

Also have a halfords trade card you can borrow which gives healthy discount on tools such as torque wrenches 

You also welcome to pop over when you need to get a car on the ramps, i work 3 days on 3 days off, so quite often about   

I appreciate that Tunnie, I may well take you up on that offer if you don't mind? 
And thank you to everyone else, you've all made interesting points I will most definitely consider, it is much appreciated.

[tunnie]

that jack is bl00dy expensive 

I got a similar one for £65 from Cosco, axle stands make sure the load point is wide, machine mart ones are not big enough, and tend to dig into the chassis.

Josh, i am not due into work again until Sunday. I have ramps, various axel stands, various tools here, your welcome to pop over and see whats what 

Also have a halfords trade card you can borrow which gives healthy discount on tools such as torque wrenches 

You also welcome to pop over when you need to get a car on the ramps, i work 3 days on 3 days off, so quite often about   

I appreciate that Tunnie, I may well take you up on that offer if you don't mind? 
And thank you to everyone else, you've all made interesting points I will most definitely consider, it is much appreciated.

Sure, not doing anything tomorrow or Friday. 

[Andy B]

For the amount of cars you seem to be moving, if you have premises then I would consider a 4 post ramp. ........

Or a 2 post lift at the very least ....... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-4T-2-Post-Lift-Two-Post-Lift_W0QQitemZ190368226477QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment?hash=item2c52d49cad   

[STMO999]

that jack is bl00dy expensive 

I got a similar one for £65 from Cosco, axle stands make sure the load point is wide, machine mart ones are not big enough, and tend to dig into the chassis.

Josh, i am not due into work again until Sunday. I have ramps, various axel stands, various tools here, your welcome to pop over and see whats what 

Also have a halfords trade card you can borrow which gives healthy discount on tools such as torque wrenches 

You also welcome to pop over when you need to get a car on the ramps, i work 3 days on 3 days off, so quite often about   

I appreciate that Tunnie, I may well take you up on that offer if you don't mind? 
And thank you to everyone else, you've all made interesting points I will most definitely consider, it is much appreciated.

Sure, not doing anything tomorrow or Friday. 

Are you sure you're not still a student?

[waspy]

that jack is bl00dy expensive 

I got a similar one for £65 from Cosco, axle stands make sure the load point is wide, machine mart ones are not big enough, and tend to dig into the chassis.

Josh, i am not due into work again until Sunday. I have ramps, various axel stands, various tools here, your welcome to pop over and see whats what 

Also have a halfords trade card you can borrow which gives healthy discount on tools such as torque wrenches 

You also welcome to pop over when you need to get a car on the ramps, i work 3 days on 3 days off, so quite often about   

I appreciate that Tunnie, I may well take you up on that offer if you don't mind? 
And thank you to everyone else, you've all made interesting points I will most definitely consider, it is much appreciated.

This is what the OOF should be all about & i'm pleased it still is

[tunnie]

that jack is bl00dy expensive 

I got a similar one for £65 from Cosco, axle stands make sure the load point is wide, machine mart ones are not big enough, and tend to dig into the chassis.

Josh, i am not due into work again until Sunday. I have ramps, various axel stands, various tools here, your welcome to pop over and see whats what 

Also have a halfords trade card you can borrow which gives healthy discount on tools such as torque wrenches 

You also welcome to pop over when you need to get a car on the ramps, i work 3 days on 3 days off, so quite often about   

I appreciate that Tunnie, I may well take you up on that offer if you don't mind? 
And thank you to everyone else, you've all made interesting points I will most definitely consider, it is much appreciated.

Sure, not doing anything tomorrow or Friday. 

Are you sure you're not still a student?

Well i work harder at home than i do the office   

[waspy]

that jack is bl00dy expensive 

I got a similar one for £65 from Cosco, axle stands make sure the load point is wide, machine mart ones are not big enough, and tend to dig into the chassis.

Josh, i am not due into work again until Sunday. I have ramps, various axel stands, various tools here, your welcome to pop over and see whats what 

Also have a halfords trade card you can borrow which gives healthy discount on tools such as torque wrenches 

You also welcome to pop over when you need to get a car on the ramps, i work 3 days on 3 days off, so quite often about   

I appreciate that Tunnie, I may well take you up on that offer if you don't mind? 
And thank you to everyone else, you've all made interesting points I will most definitely consider, it is much appreciated.

Sure, not doing anything tomorrow or Friday. 

Are you sure you're not still a student?

Well i w@nk harder at home than i do the office   

[tunnie]

that jack is bl00dy expensive 

I got a similar one for £65 from Cosco, axle stands make sure the load point is wide, machine mart ones are not big enough, and tend to dig into the chassis.

Josh, i am not due into work again until Sunday. I have ramps, various axel stands, various tools here, your welcome to pop over and see whats what 

Also have a halfords trade card you can borrow which gives healthy discount on tools such as torque wrenches 

You also welcome to pop over when you need to get a car on the ramps, i work 3 days on 3 days off, so quite often about   

I appreciate that Tunnie, I may well take you up on that offer if you don't mind? 
And thank you to everyone else, you've all made interesting points I will most definitely consider, it is much appreciated.

Sure, not doing anything tomorrow or Friday. 

Are you sure you're not still a student?

Well i w@nk harder at home than i do the office   

Your avatar is not helping 

[waspy]

that jack is bl00dy expensive 

I got a similar one for £65 from Cosco, axle stands make sure the load point is wide, machine mart ones are not big enough, and tend to dig into the chassis.

Josh, i am not due into work again until Sunday. I have ramps, various axel stands, various tools here, your welcome to pop over and see whats what 

Also have a halfords trade card you can borrow which gives healthy discount on tools such as torque wrenches 

You also welcome to pop over when you need to get a car on the ramps, i work 3 days on 3 days off, so quite often about   

I appreciate that Tunnie, I may well take you up on that offer if you don't mind? 
And thank you to everyone else, you've all made interesting points I will most definitely consider, it is much appreciated.

Sure, not doing anything tomorrow or Friday. 

Are you sure you're not still a student?

Well i w@nk harder at home than i do the office   

Your avatar is not helping