Low profile jack
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From: Placentia, Ca. USA
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Re: Low profile jack (speedwaywhite)
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From: Houston, TX
Re: Low profile jack (West Coast Corvette)
Todd, I don't think that's the type jack he had in mind. There are several of us (myself included) who have gone to non-runflats and would like the smallest, lightest jack available to carry in our car for emergencies. Someone (vendor) should do some research and carry them. This has come up many times on the Forum.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sugar Land, TX USA
Re: Low profile jack (speedwaywhite)
I have seen a few who suggested the jack out of a Honda Civic. Small, light
and enough to lift a corner. In fact, I saw one the other night over at
Starbucks. The guy that had it was in a very badbutt Supra.
Might be worth checking into ???
and enough to lift a corner. In fact, I saw one the other night over at
Starbucks. The guy that had it was in a very badbutt Supra.
Might be worth checking into ???
Drifting
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From: Hayward CA
Re: Low profile jack (speedwaywhite)
Here you go buddy, low profile jack and high cost. maybe not, check out these websites; http://www.geocities.com/genidude/hydraulicjacks2.html
http://www.mile-x.com/norco71230.html
happy jacking :yesnod: :cheers: :yesnod: :cheers:
http://www.mile-x.com/norco71230.html
happy jacking :yesnod: :cheers: :yesnod: :cheers:
Team Owner
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From: Cleveland OH
Re: Low profile jack (BodaciousBlue)
My friend carries a jack from his old Nissan Sentra... it is one of the scissor type jacks that comes with the car ... not good for everyday lifting but its size is great for storage in one of the side compartments ...
I would try a junk yard ... yet a cheap but working jack ... all he did was repaint it black since it had a little wear... but it worked fine when he had a flat tire ...
His car is not lowered at all ... and the jack barely fit under the car maybe 1/4 of an inch of room ... to lift the front passenger side ... so for those of you with Slammed cars ... I suggest you switch back to runflats if you are really worried like I am ...
I would try a junk yard ... yet a cheap but working jack ... all he did was repaint it black since it had a little wear... but it worked fine when he had a flat tire ...
His car is not lowered at all ... and the jack barely fit under the car maybe 1/4 of an inch of room ... to lift the front passenger side ... so for those of you with Slammed cars ... I suggest you switch back to runflats if you are really worried like I am ...
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From: West Chester, Pennsylvania PA
Re: Low profile jack (speedwaywhite)
Sears has a small jack that fits perfectly under my z06. I bought it recently on sale for $29.99...regulary $39.99. I asked this same question on another board here and lots of others are using this jack.
Melting Slicks
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From: Collin County Texas
Re: Low profile jack (ebluezguy)
What does the Sears jack look like, scissor, etc.?
Going to Sears today and will look for it.
BTW, in my other post on repairing run flats, I got my rear repaired at the Goodyear place over by Valley View yesterday (thanks for the suggestion in taking it there. The manager was very nice and helpful. No charge since it was in warranty).
The car is so low, their lift would not lift it safely with my hockey pucks, so I had to go home and take it off. No problems getting it back on and the pressure gauges are reading OK. BTW, asked what a new set of run flats cost and he said over $2K!!!!! Makes me want to find some Grand Sport rims and get my DR’s on!
[Modified by RWhite, 11:20 AM 3/16/2002]
Going to Sears today and will look for it.
BTW, in my other post on repairing run flats, I got my rear repaired at the Goodyear place over by Valley View yesterday (thanks for the suggestion in taking it there. The manager was very nice and helpful. No charge since it was in warranty).
The car is so low, their lift would not lift it safely with my hockey pucks, so I had to go home and take it off. No problems getting it back on and the pressure gauges are reading OK. BTW, asked what a new set of run flats cost and he said over $2K!!!!! Makes me want to find some Grand Sport rims and get my DR’s on!
[Modified by RWhite, 11:20 AM 3/16/2002]
Melting Slicks
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From: Collin County Texas
Re: Low profile jack (98ISGR8)
Just got back from Sears and their scissor jack is 4 inches high (minimum) which will fit under my lowered Vette (by 1/2 inch). Looks El Cheapo, but it does fit. :D
The Sears part number is 950117, regular price $24.99, unfortunately not on sale today. Thanks to ebluezguy and 98ISGR8 for the leads.
Roger
The Sears part number is 950117, regular price $24.99, unfortunately not on sale today. Thanks to ebluezguy and 98ISGR8 for the leads.
Roger
Instructor
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From: Pacific Palisades CA
Re: Low profile jack (RWhite)
How about this one? Any thoughts? A little more expensive but pretty trick looking..... http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....3030&SKU=77715
Pro
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From: Gaithersburg MD
Re: Low profile jack (RWhite)
A new set of run-flats for $2k?? I'd ask what kind of crack he was smoking. ~$1150 shipped for the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS EMT RunFlat from tirerack.com, usually takes them about 2 days to your door.
When I switched to non-run-flats the cheapest price locally for Pole Position S03's was approx $1300, and it would take them a week to get them. I ended up paying $950, and it took 2 days.
When I switched to non-run-flats the cheapest price locally for Pole Position S03's was approx $1300, and it would take them a week to get them. I ended up paying $950, and it took 2 days.
Team Owner
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From: Houston, TX
Re: Low profile jack (Avanti)
If you want a loooowww real floor jack, griotgarage.com has one that is 1.75 inches high for $398. :yesnod:
Melting Slicks
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From: Sugar Land, TX USA
Re: Low profile jack (jschindler)
If you want a loooowww real floor jack, griotgarage.com has one that is 1.75 inches high for $398. :yesnod:
Yes, but it takes up a lot of room in the trunk, and really slides around alot during hard driving. I think I'll just go with one of the scissors jacks.
Yes, but it takes up a lot of room in the trunk, and really slides around alot during hard driving. I think I'll just go with one of the scissors jacks.
Safety Car
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From: Monticello MN
Re: Low profile jack (RWhite)
Has anyone ever used two scissors jacks, at the jacking points, to lift one entire side of the car in order to remove both wheels? This may be a cheap and easy way to go in order to get at the calipers for painting. Would this be okay? Any thoughts?
Ed
Ed