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I use both low profile bottle jack and a small floor jack depending on what Im doing. I have the jack tray that spans the runways so I can jack the car up from the middle if needed. Im considering the scissor jack for the lift but it isnt cheep.
Thanks for the reply, I have the jack tray that came with the Wildfire lift and come to think about it I do have a small floor jack and a couple of 20 ton compact jacks but I just checked and they don't fit under the frame rail. I'm kinda nervous about using a floor jack due to it wants to roll as it goes up.
I know it's probably more than you want to get into now, but I can't tell you how much I use my QUICKJACK, on the C3 and the C6. It is perfect for these types of jobs.
Thanks for the reply, I have the jack tray that came with the Wildfire lift and come to think about it I do have a small floor jack and a couple of 20 ton compact jacks but I just checked and they don't fit under the frame rail. I'm kinda nervous about using a floor jack due to it wants to roll as it goes up.
JT
Making sawdust is my hobby and sometimes I make something useful
I totally understand the concern with floor jack creep. Normally what I do is use a block to close the gap to near zero so the creep of the floor jack is not a problem by the time the wheel gets in the air. Then I use the tray for the jack stand. Theyre small but still rated for 3 ton and they hold quite well. Although, your Wildfire is probably a wider lift than mine so this might not work for you. Hope this helps
I often use a floor jack like shown above....but I also have the rolling jack that slides on the rails of the lift and let's you lift the up one end all at once. The rolling jacks aren't cheap...but they sure make things nice!
If you have a compressor, consider using a three bag air jack. I bought one for about $110. I routinely use it for my cars when they are off and on my Bend Pack lift. The air jack will lift up to 18". I like the trolly jacks, but the price is too high for something I don't or won't use on a regular basis. Jerry
I often use a floor jack like shown above....but I also have the rolling jack that slides on the rails of the lift and let's you lift the up one end all at once. The rolling jacks aren't cheap...but they sure make things nice!
Agree. Those scissor jacks for 4 post lifts are the way to go, I dont have one yet and might be a while before I get one. But I like the three bag air jack as an alternative
I often use a floor jack like shown above....but I also have the rolling jack that slides on the rails of the lift and let's you lift the up one end all at once. The rolling jacks aren't cheap...but they sure make things nice!
I just looked up that jack and its not too bad in terms of price. Many I have seen are over $2K
But the site says the jack is over 300 lbs. Does that seem a bit heavy or am I missing something?
I know it's probably more than you want to get into now, but I can't tell you how much I use my QUICKJACK, on the C3 and the C6. It is perfect for these types of jobs.
I looked at a Quickjack and my buddy has one but it's a lot easier when working under the car to be able to stand up. I've spent enough time on my back under a car and sometimes in a snow bank so now is the time to do it right.
I often use a floor jack like shown above....but I also have the rolling jack that slides on the rails of the lift and let's you lift the up one end all at once. The rolling jacks aren't cheap...but they sure make things nice!
That looks like a nice universal rolling jack, Wildfire has an air over hydraulic rolling bridge jack that is not too expensive, I might consider that as an option. It's pretty heavy at almost 300 pounds so I assume once it's on your lift it lives there.
Making sawdust is my hobby and sometimes I make something useful
I totally understand the concern with floor jack creep. Normally what I do is use a block to close the gap to near zero so the creep of the floor jack is not a problem by the time the wheel gets in the air. Then I use the tray for the jack stand. Theyre small but still rated for 3 ton and they hold quite well. Although, your Wildfire is probably a wider lift than mine so this might not work for you. Hope this helps
Thanks so much for the photos, that makes perfect sense to use the block of wood. BTW, nice C3! I do some hobby woodworking as well and have made things like chicken furniture and dizzy bowls.
The Wildfire lift I have is wider on the outside but they are all the same inside width. I have 23" wide rails so I can get my C8 and C3 on there without any issues.
If you have a compressor, consider using a three bag air jack. I bought one for about $110. I routinely use it for my cars when they are off and on my Bend Pack lift. The air jack will lift up to 18". I like the trolly jacks, but the price is too high for something I don't or won't use on a regular basis. Jerry
One thing I saw about the air bag lifts is they have two positions up or down, anything else and they wobble. But yup it's kinda hard to drop $1500 for a jack you may only use a few times a year... the kids will just have to fight over it after I'm gone.
this!! also the 4 post have rolling jacks that are better still
much better way to lift after you get on the lift for work
2 post lift is even better
My buddy has a 2 post and the problem I have is a 2 post is it's a permanent thing more or less being bolted to the floor. The 4 post I can move it around any time I want (when the car is off).
I just looked up that jack and its not too bad in terms of price. Many I have seen are over $2K
But the site says the jack is over 300 lbs. Does that seem a bit heavy or am I missing something?
I think 300 lbs. is not heavy for a air over hydraulic scissor jack, if it's on rollers and your lift has that option then once it's on it stays on.
@ZIOGEO What color is your C3, it looks like the same color I painted my 66 Mustang many decades ago after replacing fenders, doors and a quarter panel.
My 3 air bag jack can be set to any height in its travel. Once I am satisfied with the height, I put a jack stand under the car and lower the air jack onto the jack stand. I use the jack plate that came with the lift to position the jack stand. Jerry
My 3 air bag jack can be set to any height in its travel. Once I am satisfied with the height, I put a jack stand under the car and lower the air jack onto the jack stand. I use the jack plate that came with the lift to position the jack stand. Jerry
I've not seen that type of air bag jack, do you have a link to that?
That looks like a nice universal rolling jack, Wildfire has an air over hydraulic rolling bridge jack that is not too expensive, I might consider that as an option. It's pretty heavy at almost 300 pounds so I assume once it's on your lift it lives there.
JT
Yes...it just stays there. I shove it to the end when not in use. Works great and if you have a lift...it's a really nice feature to have.
Jack for 4 post lift
and sometimes I make something useful
