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With my square setup I roll up on ramps, jack the back @ the differential, place my rear jack stands. I then use the floor jack to lightly raise the front just off the ramps to complete the wheel swapping. I slightly loosen the lug nuts prior to any jacking to simplify the job. Takes about 15 minutes if I'm just rotating, but every other time I clean the hub, rotor, and wheel mating surfaces w/ wire brushes/wheels, so that takes a bit more time.
Wow that sounds like a lot of work. Just jack up one side and throw the jack stands underneath. Repeat on the other side.
But yeah, I used to have 2 pairs but didn't like the top mounts of the craftsman ones I was using so sold them, but I will pick up another pair soon, and my other set is from HF so I should get a matching pair.
Never, they are smaller in the front on mine. When I got the car, the rears had a lot of meat, still do. The fronts are getting slim. Been thinking of getting two more rear wheels so I can be comfortable running a square setup.
This thread reminded me I need to do this. Sometimes I regret not getting lower offset rear wheels, but my tires cost half as much as my rims so I think it's worth it.
With my square setup I roll up on ramps, jack the back @ the differential, place my rear jack stands. I then use the floor jack to lightly raise the front just off the ramps to complete the wheel swapping. I slightly loosen the lug nuts prior to any jacking to simplify the job. Takes about 15 minutes if I'm just rotating, but every other time I clean the hub, rotor, and wheel mating surfaces w/ wire brushes/wheels, so that takes a bit more time.
That's a good idea pulling it up on ramps first. I can always get my jack under the rear diff, but never under the front jacking point. This would negate that. I'll be sure to give it a try.
Previously, i've just used the spare tire as a place holder and worked around the car
08-20-2017, 04:09 PM
