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Old 08-25-2006, 11:07 PM
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ok guys, so I'm tired oh jacking up my car for 30 damn minutes to change one rim...my car is lowered about 2.5" and my hydraulic jack doesn't fit under any part of it but suspension. Not only it is annoying but also dangerous. I was wondering what kinds of jacks you guys are using on your lowered cars...I know scissor type will work, but I do not want to go that way. So any recommendation of a low profile hydraulic jack will be highly appreciated. BTW my car can barely make it on a low profile lift:-D We have to lift it by the fenders to roll it onto one...
 
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Old 08-25-2006, 11:19 PM
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I have to use scissors jacks to lift the car up a little bit then use the hydraulic jack to get it up the rest of the way lol. I know how you feel man.
 
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Old 08-26-2006, 12:37 AM
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sounds like you need something like THIS
http://www.inlinefour.com/taklowdowslo.html
 
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Old 08-26-2006, 09:20 AM
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I wish I had a jakcing system on the car....like many really expensive cars do...
 
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Old 08-26-2006, 09:21 AM
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mxs, that is really something I would look into unless I can find a floor jack that is really low profile
 
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Old 08-26-2006, 04:48 PM
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Just make sure the low profile jack (if you find one) is as safe & strong as a conventional one. I'd go with the ramps MXS proposed.
 
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Old 08-26-2006, 05:15 PM
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I always use jackstands no matter what I do with the car...or the "spare under the car" thing...I really just want a jack, not the ramps, so I c an do everything in one action other than two
 
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