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Old 11-10-2007, 06:07 PM
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Low cost Low profile jacks?

So today I realized(discovered) that none of my jacks can get under my car to any jack points after I've lowered it.

With the mazdaspeed kit and lowering springs I don't have a lot of clearance anywhere except in the rear, so I'm guessing even ramps are out.

Are there any tricks or does anyone know of an affordable low profile jack?

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Old 11-10-2007, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by w0rm
So today I realized(discovered) that none of my jacks can get under my car to any jack points after I've lowered it.

With the mazdaspeed kit and lowering springs I don't have a lot of clearance anywhere except in the rear, so I'm guessing even ramps are out.

Are there any tricks or does anyone know of an affordable low profile jack?

Thanks.
You got an Autozone out there? The have some nice racing jacks which are low profile and not too bad. You can probably look them up online.

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Old 11-10-2007, 06:27 PM
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Hard to beat THIS one it you only use it a few times
Old 11-10-2007, 09:16 PM
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I just drive my car onto some concrete paver bricks (8*16*2 inch I think). Works great, and since I found them sitting in my garage they were free too!!
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i drive mine onto 2 2x4s then take 2 small crank jacks like the one in the trunk and jack up the sides until i can fit the jack underneath. its not as bad as it sounds
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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039

i dont have one, but i know a few that do..

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Try ebay, might find something good
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The Harbor Freight one is nice because it has a large rubber pad at the lifting point instead of a metal "cup" like the Norhern Tool one. Gives you more options for placement.
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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039

i dont have one, but i know a few that do..

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Fits the bill. This is the one I've used for about 3 years now.
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Just cut some 2X6 or 2X12 blocks to size and roll the car on the blocks to add a few extra inched of ground clearance
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good old wood, and some ingenuity goes a long way
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the small Harbor Freight model will serve most people's needs, goes very low, and is inexpensive
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Yeah, I had been considering using some wooden blocks, I guess I just wanted something more permanent.

Thanks for the suggestions guys, harbor freight looks nice.. a bit more, but I'll probably go that direction.
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