Like Mac, I too give a thumbs-down to bottle jacks. Spring the money for a trolley jack. Another plus to the trolley jack, is that it sets on four wheels, so it can move as the car is lifted without losing stability.

I like to use ramp stands for a number of things (e.g., changing the oil). Making your own out of wood (e.g., 2x12's) is an option, but the plastic ones can be had for not too much money, are much lighter, and I like the recess and lip that hold the tires in place.

An example of what I recommend as far as jacks and stands can be found by searching the Sears website for item #00950134000.

"After I raise any vehical I give it a good shove to be sure it is going to stay put... Be safe Live long eh? Mac "
GREAT ADVICE!!!

Good luck,
Keith
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1983 245 Turbo, 165K miles; 1987 244 DL, 272K miles; 1980 244 DL (RIP); 1966 Ford Bronco- straight six, three-on-the-tree, NO frills