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    OK so I am thinking about swapping out my trans in my 96. The question I have is how high of the ground do I need to get the car in order to get the trans out? Will a normal set of ramps be enough? If not does anyone have any suggestions?
    Thanks later.
    Remember that sometimes, silence is the best answer.<br />Warren White<br />1996 PoloGreen Coup <a href=\"http://vampyr.settanni.net/\" target=\"_blank\">http://vampyr.settanni.net/</a> <br />\"Jealousy\"<br /> CTFBA member of the month Sept 03

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    Re: trans questions

    I would say enough room to clear the bellhousing and then a little so 2 feet.
    08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
    96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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    • #3
      Re: trans questions

      that is what I was afraid someone was going to say... thanks for the reply now i have to figure out how to get it up that high and be stable.
      Remember that sometimes, silence is the best answer.<br />Warren White<br />1996 PoloGreen Coup <a href=\"http://vampyr.settanni.net/\" target=\"_blank\">http://vampyr.settanni.net/</a> <br />\"Jealousy\"<br /> CTFBA member of the month Sept 03

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      • #4
        Re: trans questions

        just go to autozone and buy 4 jackstands for like 50 bucks. and then get some wood blocks to put the stands on
        do you not have a jack?

        Abbott long tubes,homemade true duals,slp ram air,whisper lid,eibach springs,kyb shocks,BMR subframe connectors, BMR LCA reloc brackets,BMR LCAs. T-top/manual converted

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        • #5
          Re: trans questions

          Yes I have a jack. I was just woundering about the stability of putting the entire car up on jack stands, and then climbing under it and wrenching around on it. I am just trying to be safe here and not have a 3200+ lbs car fall on me and my helper... I have never been a big fan of jack stands, I prefer ramps but I have to do what I have to do I guess. thanks for the reply.

          On a side note Meaty, how much was the total cost of your conversion to th m5? where sis you get your parts? thanks
          Last edited by vampyr; 09-29-2007, 10:34 AM.
          Remember that sometimes, silence is the best answer.<br />Warren White<br />1996 PoloGreen Coup <a href=\"http://vampyr.settanni.net/\" target=\"_blank\">http://vampyr.settanni.net/</a> <br />\"Jealousy\"<br /> CTFBA member of the month Sept 03

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          • #6
            Re: trans questions

            you will have no problems with the car on jack stands if jacked up right.

            it cost me about 1500 with all new parts couple used. some were also upgraded parts like a short throw shifter.
            for the smaller parts i got them from gmpartsdirect.com

            Abbott long tubes,homemade true duals,slp ram air,whisper lid,eibach springs,kyb shocks,BMR subframe connectors, BMR LCA reloc brackets,BMR LCAs. T-top/manual converted

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            • #7
              Re: trans questions

              Thanks Meaty, and sorry for the spelling in my last post I have no idea what set of fingers I was using for that. Thanks again
              Remember that sometimes, silence is the best answer.<br />Warren White<br />1996 PoloGreen Coup <a href=\"http://vampyr.settanni.net/\" target=\"_blank\">http://vampyr.settanni.net/</a> <br />\"Jealousy\"<br /> CTFBA member of the month Sept 03

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              • #8
                Re: trans questions

                Jack stands are extremely safe, obviously set in right spots etc.. If you want to make extra sure put it up on the stands. THen push the car (while not under it of course).. you should not be able to knock it down.

                With just ramps I can just make it under the car to change the tranny fluid..

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