Jacking a C5 with both passenger tires flat

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Nov 30, 2009 | 09:56 PM

mikensonya

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From: Culleoka TN

Jacking a C5 with both passenger tires flat

Anyone have any ideas? Can't seem to come up with one locally lol...

Nov 30, 2009 | 10:06 PM

Dope

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From: Assachusetts

If it's too low to jack from the side, just jack from the front/rear crossmembers?

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Nov 30, 2009 | 11:37 PM

MTPZ06

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From: Honolulu HI

Try to find a auto parts store that sells a low profile floor jack, and then return it when you're done with it.

Dec 1, 2009 | 03:07 AM

SJPD

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what is your ground clearance ?
maybe a scissors jack may fit

lowest low profile jack I've seen is 3 1/4" minimum
lowest scissors I've seen is 2 1/4"

Dec 1, 2009 | 04:46 AM

VET-005

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From: LasVegas Nevada and NSW Aust

stick a floor jack under the rear crossmember get the back up put some stands under it then move over to the front and stick the jack on the front crossmember but come in from the higher side with out the flat tire behind the front wheel just in front of the door.

Dec 1, 2009 | 05:33 AM

donaho

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From: Catawissa Pa

If the tires are flat because of a slow leak, pump them up and jack as you always would. If the tires won`t hold air at all, disreguard my suggestion.

Dec 1, 2009 | 06:43 AM

tbiker99

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From: coastal MS

Put a couple 2x8s or 2x10s right in front of the tires and drive up. That should give you the clearance to get your jack under it. Driving 1 foot shouldn't hurt anything.

Dec 1, 2009 | 06:45 AM

richard emmanuel

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From: Charlotte N.C

Simple solution, if tires are flat and will not hold air, get 2 boards, prefer 2x6 at least foot long. Place one in front of each tire and drive 6 inches or so, then jack er up.

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If you have a buddy that goes 4wheeling at all, he should have a Hi-Lift Jack. They have accessories to strap to the wheel and tire, and then use the jack to jack the vehicle up..up on stands, then repair your leaky rubbers, all good!

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