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Much better fit OP!
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Thanks for the push to do it. I knew it needed to be done but having someone else say it was the little motivator I needed.
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No problem, I need a push sometimes too!Thanks for the push to do it. I knew it needed to be done but having someone else say it was the little motivator I needed.
My routine is like this:
- I use a 3-ton floor jack with that HF spreader on it to lift one side, place my stands and ease her down.
- Repeat on the other side
- Leave jack with spreader in contact with pinch weld, valve closed and all weight still on stands as a safety backup.
This is what I do every time, so oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections etc. Ford hasn't touched my truck since they did the PDI.......
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I just drive mine up on 2X6s for the oil change. Just needed a little bit extra height to get the screws out of the back of the belly pan. The Ryobi screwdriver is perfect for the screws. Slow, low-pro, and not too torquey--no stripped nuts.
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Going a bit faster this time. Should be done in 45mins or so.
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you might consider the higher quality CAT 4 ton jack/stand combination for double the priceI bought two of these at the recommendation of a forum member and be damned if you don't need all 11" of clearance for them - so these won't work on the Maverick.
I had a 2x10 laying around so I cut two pieces and drive up on them which allows just enough clearance to slide them under the truck with the pinch weld rubber adapter on the bottle-jack-stand.
EDIT: I did buy the 3 Ton jack - the 2 Ton version should work.
Amazon.com: Cat 240342 4 Ton Truck, Bottle Jack and Stand in One, Car Lift Equipment for Repair-240342, Yellow : Automotive
or you can drive two wheels up onto the sidewalk for a free 8" diagonal liftI just drive mine up on 2X6s for the oil change. Just needed a little bit extra height to get the screws out of the back of the belly pan. The Ryobi screwdriver is perfect for the screws. Slow, low-pro, and not too torquey--no stripped nuts.
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