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Thanks for the advice. Driving onto some 2x4 sounds like a winning idea. Not so high that it would damage the vehicle if I missed or pulled forward too far, but high enough to get the jack in there; also super cheap. Ramps make me nervous. Partly because I don't trust the cheap ones and partly...

I just had my alignment checked this morning. This is the printout from the machine (sorry for the cruddy picture quality)

What is a good low profile jack for the Mazda 5 front lift point? Specifically thinking about the 2nd generation Mazda 5 (mine is a 2008).

Did the job yesterday. From the time I parked to the time I put the last tool away was about 4 hours. I think not bad for my first time. For some reason, the howto's I read didn't mention needing to disconnect the brake lines. Impossible to get the knuckle low enough to get the strut out...

I was going to do the front shocks myself. Then will go to a pro for the alignment. Bought a pair of Monroe Quickstruts when it was taking a while to get replies. I had heard that the KYB made for a harsher ride, and thought my wife would like the Monroe better. Also KYB doesn't sell their...

I need advice for fixing 2008 Mazda 5 inner front tire wear. Car has about 120,000 miles on it. Front struts are still original. The ride feels mostly fine, so I feel hesitant to replace the front struts, but that is the first thing the mechanic suggested and I have been told there isn't a...

My wife's alternator has excess ripple, according to the machine at the auto parts store. I am guessing that either the belt needs tensioning or the alternator needs replacement and my bet is on the latter (unless someone who knows better suggests otherwise). I think I would like to replace the...