carlasumm Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hence the bit if breeze blocks won't fit bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggy Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hence the bit if breeze blocks won't fit bit I did see that I would be careful doing it with a breeze block,seen it done years ago and the block got ejected from the wheel and smashed the sill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr666 Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 For some reason my car doesn't go high enough to get an axle stand underneath it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistair_GT Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 I use the Toyota scissor jack (which go under very low cars) to lift the car up enough for a regular jack to fit under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblebee Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 i have a low entry jack but still need to start of with the Toyota jack, problem being is that the low part of the jack isnt long enough to get under the sill and reach the jacking point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherv Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Yeah ive done the slab type thing before,i just need a jack to stop all the fannying about,especially in the event of a flat or something when youre on the move...,if the tyre goes down pretty quick then youre looking at a lot of grief on the hard shoulder...i do have the original jack to start things off with mind. Serratias jack looks a bit flash if you can find the right one Was also told to look at these,theyre actually one of the sponsored links on Google http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydraulic-jacks/trolley-jacks/tjl2-2-tonne-low-profile-trolley-jack#customer-reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombrady Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I drive mine onto a plank of wood, gives me 2" extra to get the jack under properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I like the 3 ton jack with the beam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldy Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Some of those ideas don't sound that safe! With a trolley jack I would rather get a decent brand with a slightly lower weight rating than a cheaper brand that could fail. Would this be any good being lower than normal? http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=186827&Referrer=googleproductlisting&gclid=CNPt7reP1rQCFe7MtAodohwATg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I use a 17 year old 1 ton jack i bought when i got my first car. it was £9.99 from regor (old cash and carry for car parts type place) and still works a treat, just have to top up the cylinder with brake fluid every couple of years cos it seeps. for lowered cars i drive up onto 2" thick hardwood offcuts, then jack it. most of the methods are safe if you axle stand or solidly support the car. Remember a jack is for getting it high up to support with something else, not to support the vehicle whilst you work on it. as for the rating my 1 ton has never given me any bother, half a supra is about 800kgs- i;ve never tried to lift it all at the same time serratia i like the look of the one you have- that LED idea is superb, never seen that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwayzsidewayz Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) I waited til the drive got re done and then while it was hot, jacked the car up front, sides and rear. Result, 4 perfect slots for the jack to locate in on the drive, and more clearance on the Jack / car interface. **Warning** I achieved this by luck and In no way is the wife at all upset / cross / pissed off about the holes in the nice drive we have, no sir, not at all!! I use a low slung twist and up Clarke one, great, but very heavy and big for side of the road stuff. Edited January 7, 2013 by alwayzsidewayz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex_GTS Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I have a pit in the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briano Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 celicamojo has a very clever jack which is about 2 inchs in height (not joking) and he lifts his car with that (and some people have seen how low that was) I have a 2 tone normal trolley jack and i need to start with the diamond jack first for breaking though this isn't a problem as i jack up from the subframes and axle stand un the chassis me and john used his jack to jack my beams up in the air and even though its only like 2 inchs when its down it got the car nearly 1.5 ft in the air, more than enough for axlestands or in the case that day a spare wheel and a space saver piled up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hou Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Liftmaster-Low-Profile-Aluminium-LED-Racing-Trolley-Jack-1-5-Ton-GS-CE-/251067683698?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item3a74ccd372 I have that one, cracking bit of kit and lightweight so perfect for track use. Works well too, lifts the rear of the car with ease (Could have gone plenty higher too: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherv Posted January 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 I waited til the drive got re done and then while it was hot, jacked the car up front, sides and rear. Result, 4 perfect slots for the jack to locate in on the drive, and more clearance on the Jack / car interface. **Warning** I achieved this by luck and In no way is the wife at all upset / cross / pissed off about the holes in the nice drive we have, no sir, not at all!! I use a low slung twist and up Clarke one, great, but very heavy and big for side of the road stuff. Ha Rich that is awesome some good debate here, like I said though you do have to think about what you do with a rapidly deflated tyre on the side of the road when youre not going to have bits of wood everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 You mean to say you guys are all driving around with trolley jacks in your boot!!! If it can’t be done with the basic Toyota jack and tool kit then that’s what the RAC card is for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briano Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 You mean to say you guys are all driving around with trolley jacks in your boot!!! If it can’t be done with the basic Toyota jack and tool kit then that’s what the RAC card is for I dont have a jack, I have runflats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD2008 Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Machine mart have ones for lowered cars. They are around £100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherv Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 If it can’t be done with the basic Toyota jack and tool kit then that’s what the RAC card is for Are you my wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Are you my wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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