Changing tires, floor jack too high (anyone else find this)?

[matty]

So its pretty straightforward, since I put the Roush suspension kit on my car I'm having a lot of trouble getting my floor jack under the car to change the wheels etc. It just barely fits (I just got a new floor jack a few months ago and it used to work fine but now it's just a bit too high), has anyone else found this a problem (I've always used a scissor jack before but they take so long to get up and down).

Maybe it's just me and I'm doing it "wrong" but I thought I'd ask if anyone has any suggestions, tips or knows of a more slim jack? The jack I have now is this one: Canadian Tire

Thanks,
Matt

 

[StonePony]

They make jacks for lowered cars but you can throw down a 2 x 10 board, drive up on that and then your jack will fit. Just be sure to put it back under the tire before lowering and drive off.

 

[klaw]

So its pretty straightforward, since I put the Roush suspension kit on my car I'm having a lot of trouble getting my floor jack under the car to change the wheels etc. It just barely fits (I just got a new floor jack a few months ago and it used to work fine but now it's just a bit too high), has anyone else found this a problem (I've always used a scissor jack before but they take so long to get up and down).

Maybe it's just me and I'm doing it "wrong" but I thought I'd ask if anyone has any suggestions, tips or knows of a more slim jack? The jack I have now is this one: Canadian Tire

Thanks,
Matt

Hey Matt, I use the 2x10 board trick. Also, if you're changing oil etc, I have the black ABS ramps that Cambodian Tire sells but you need to drive up on the 2x10's first, then on to the ramps.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/p...4383739971&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true

 

[05wolfkiller]

I have a low profile jack

 

[DarkFireGT]

I use the 2x10 trick as well.

 

[NastyStang113]

I've got low profile jacks and I use the 2x10" boards. It makes things a lot easier.

 

[07 Boss]

Yeah, I bought a new jack to put my eibachs and BMR stuff on and now I have to drive up on a couple of pavers to get the jack underneath. Good planning!

 

[Wind-Farmer]

I as well had the same problem:

I put lowering springs on my jack, and also smaller tires.

I put 13/1/2 up front and then 15/2/2 in the rear, it fits nice and snug under the car now. They have a very low speed rating so I was rather bummed out

 

[NotQuik]

low profile jack here too plus I drive up on the 2x10 for both mustangs.

 

[Slipk911]

2x10s... huh.. have to try that!

 

[klaw]

I as well had the same problem:

I put lowering springs on my jack, and also smaller tires.

I put 13/1/2 up front and then 15/2/2 in the rear, it fits nice and snug under the car now. They have a very low speed rating so I was rather bummed out

Better than jack hammering grooves in the garage floor I guess.

 

[Emay]

I use the castered hydraulic wheel dollies under the 2 wheels on the side I need to raise, then get my floor jack under the car for raising. These things have saved my ass about 50x over..

Additionally I have four, so I can throw the car in the air and move it around in the garage..

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[bigcat]

I use the castered hydraulic wheel dollies under the 2 wheels on the side I need to raise, then get my floor jack under the car for raising. These things have saved my ass about 50x over..

Additionally I have four, so I can throw the car in the air and move it around in the garage..

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gojacks are badass. well worth the investment.

 

[walter]

This sucks. I have a ROUSH racing 3 1/2 ton jack and it barely fit my car on the stock supension. Now that i got ROUSH lowering springs and especially when the ROUSH front end will go in I know it definitely won't work. Talk about irony.

 

[NastyStang113]

How much do the "Gojacks" cost each?

 

[matty]

Awesome thanks for all the feedback, just wondering what kind of low profile jacks you guys are using, how much do they cost by the way? Any suggestions on where I can get a set in Canada?

Thanks again!
Matt

 

[TBrad]

I do the 2x10 board trick as well with a low profile aluminum racing jack.

I think the jack was $120 at my local parts store.

 

[bigcat]

How much do the "Gojacks" cost each?

gojack branded ones are more than this link to an OTC branded one. this OTC one can handle wide tires for less $$ than the gojack brand. you have to pay between $150-250 for the various capacity gojacks. this OTC brand one does up to a 13" wide tire for the price of a gojack 9" wide tire capacity jack...

OTC 1580 Easy Roller 1,500lb Capacity

here is a link to all results from that website...

Auto Body Toolmart - Car Dollies

if you searched the web for a while, you may find differing prices, but i knew this place had both brands.

 

[NastyStang113]

Thanks. I was feeling lazy when I asked.

 

[Margarita Girl]

What is the plan if you have a lowered car and get a flat tire?

I think my mini spare will be useless and my car will drag on the ground.