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Old 08-12-2003, 01:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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low profile jack

I'm looking for a low profile jack so i can lower my car some more. If i lower it anymore now i won't be able to get the jack i have now out from underneath the car. Any suggestions?
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I usually drive up on some boards and then use a regular floor jack/portable. But any auto parts store like Autozone, Pep Boys etc. should have hydraulic jacks that will fit under a lowered car.
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have someone lift it up a little and put the hydralic jack under and push in should, work that is what i did with mine
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Old 08-12-2003, 03:36 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Nuespeed sells one. It's rather pricey I remember
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I've used the OEM scissor jack to raise mine a few inches until the floor jack will fit.
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Old 08-12-2003, 03:58 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I've used the OEM scissor jack to raise mine a few inches until the floor jack will fit.
Yep, thats how I do it.

I'm afraid of driving up on boards and having the board flip up and bang my bumper, which will soon be fitted with a CF lip.
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How much are you willing to spend? Griot's Garage and AC sell very low profile jacks, but you're looking at a minimum of $300.
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Old 08-12-2003, 05:35 PM   #8 (permalink)
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look at the other 50 post jack thread

many suggested the racing harbor frieght one at 150$
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Old 08-12-2003, 05:44 PM   #9 (permalink)
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My buddy has a 1 or 1.5 ton alluminum racing jack from Kragen ($179). It's very light and low to the ground but quickly runs out of steam when lifting the front end. I don't recommend it.
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Old 08-12-2003, 05:58 PM   #10 (permalink)
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AC Hydraulic jacks are the lowest i've seen, but expect to pay alot for em. Its worth it if you have the money...
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Old 08-12-2003, 07:41 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I just use a couple foot long sections of 2x8's. Gives me enough clearance to stick my $30 Target jack under the front tow hook . . .
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the board idea sounds like it would work just fine
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Old 08-13-2003, 10:59 PM   #14 (permalink)
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if someone ends up buying a floor jack.....would you sell/give me your stock jack? someone stole mine ( ) so I need one
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