Floor jack Q

mity2

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Since I lower the car using sportline, my $19.99 Walmart floor jack does not fit under the car anymore
So who makes affordable lower hight jack? anyone know?

 

DBMSTNG

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May 5, 2004

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how much is it too tall by? if it's only an inch or less, just have someone else lift up on the wheel well. you can get another inch or two of room that way. that's what i do.

 

BCB00GT

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Cut two pieces, 12 to 16 inches each, of 2x12. Drive the car onto the wood and you will get the 1.5" of drop back for the jack to fit.

I have 3 pieces for each side to allow the car to be lifted 4.5" and still able to use the jack stands for other things if needed.

 

4.6_02_Black_GT

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I have a Craftsman 3ton floor jack...had the same problem so I bought a cheap $10 sissor jack, I just use the sissor jack on one side to raise the body slightly just enough to get the floor jack under the K member.

 

GoneMad96

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just get the nascar floor jack the hella low i got on and love it! they cost about 80.00$$$

 

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85GTlover

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That is one I said was on sale in Canada low pro
file speedy lift trolley jack $19.99 Canadian Sweet
deal but ....oh well ....the guy had good idea just use
something else to get it high enough to work.

 

nickthegenius

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May 5, 2004

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Take your jack out of your trunk and jack the car up a little on the pinchweld behind one of the front tires. Then, slip the floor jack under.

Or use the wood idea. Thats what I'm going to start doing. Using a second scissor jack can be a pain when letting the car down and you're by yourself. You have to be able to watch and make sure that the car comes down just right onto the scissor jack or you might bend something. If you have a second person that can spot you, fine.

 

mity2

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i think I'll build something out of 6X12 or something. My jack is too tall by about 1.5"

 

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CottonBurnerz

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get a lift....

lift > all jacks..

 

JonJon

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Drive on some 2x4's
http://mustangworld.com/ourpics/News/mwramps/index.htm

 

streetstang03

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GoneMad96 said:

just get the nascar floor jack the hella low i got on and love it! they cost about 80.00$$$

Click to expand...

where did u get it at???

 

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chrisbudl1

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I took an old jack, I think it was for a s-10, and cut the handle off. Now all I need is a long extension for my ratchet and a 3/4 inch socket. I couldn't get anything under mine after putting on my H&R SS springs. But this should work ok. good luck