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Jun 13, 2004 | 09:22 AM

04Z16

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Jacking question

What type jack is best for lifting up the car? My old jack does not have the clearance to get under there. I was going to put the new ceramic pads on this weekend but am on hold looking for a good jack.
Thanks,
Leo

Jun 13, 2004 | 09:33 AM

Z06ufgrad2002

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Re: Jacking question (04Z16)

Depending on how big your present jack is; the best way to lift the car with any jack is to drive the car up onto either wood blocks or car ramps, then jack it up.
I use a couple of pieces of 2x12 to drive up onto. That gives me enough clearance to get the jack under there. Others are using the $20 Rhino Ramps.

Jun 13, 2004 | 10:13 AM

TEXHAWK0

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Re: Jacking question (04Z16)

I just bought a low profile jack that will fit under the side of the car even using jacking pads. The height is only about 3 inches.
I prefer to have the right jack instead of messing with blocks and ramps.
Check out this site
http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html

Jun 13, 2004 | 10:51 AM

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Re: Jacking question (TEXHAWK0)

I already had a good quality jack so I wasn't going to waste money just to buy the same quality jack that was lower so I drive my car up on a couple of 2x10's first. Works just fine.

And when I want to get it real high, I use my 4 post lift.

Jun 13, 2004 | 10:56 AM

Z06ufgrad2002

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Re: Jacking question (TEXHAWK0)

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How well does the low profile jack work when placed under the front and/or rear crossmember?

Jun 13, 2004 | 11:44 AM

04Z16

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Re: Jacking question (Z06ufgrad2002)

Thanks for the responses. My jack was a Walmart special my neighbor gave me after breaking my other jack. I checked out Harbor Freight and got a 3 inch clearance aluminum jack for $129. It has a max 17 inch lift.
I'll probably do the ramp thing later on but I want to get these brake pads on and see how much they cut down on the brake dust.
Thanks again!

Jun 13, 2004 | 12:23 PM

Scott03Z06

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Re: Jacking question (04Z16)

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I just changed my oil yesterday. I purchased the Harbor Freight jack also. Seems to work fine. Don't forget to put the bleeder plug in that came with it. It helps relieve trapped air. I heard the air bleed out after I lowered the jack.

Jun 13, 2004 | 03:00 PM

ScottZ

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Re: Jacking question (04Z16)

I use the Norco 71230. Very solid jack and works great! Still have to drive up on wood blocks though (I use two, 3/4 inch pieces of plywood screwed together - one block longer than the other so it's super easy to drive up on).