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Old 03-24-2006 | 09:56 AM
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Default Cars too low, cant get oil change....

ground to frame is 2.5"

oem jack fits, but is hassle.

my craftsman jack is 3" doesnt work

anyone have/or know of where i can get a 2" low pro jack?

ive seen a few but all were over 500$.

looking to spend 100 max..


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Old 03-24-2006 | 09:59 AM
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Put your front wheels on 2x8 or 2x10 boards and your Craftsman will work. Plus, in my case, it helps compensate for the slope of the garage floor with the car backed in.
Old 03-24-2006 | 10:02 AM
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why don't you use individual wheel ramps?
Old 03-24-2006 | 10:16 AM
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+1 on ramps + boards, in case you're worried about scraping the front end...
Old 03-24-2006 | 10:28 AM
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harbor freighit tools for $70-80
Old 03-24-2006 | 10:35 AM
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Wheels ramps are ok. I hate driving on them, though.

Like ese said, just drive on some 2x10's and you're good to go.
Old 03-24-2006 | 10:45 AM
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i use some homedepot ramp also..aka garden bricks

it's the 1inch low and flat brick, i drive it up the brick and use my regular jack.

but again, you could get a low profile alumiun jack in harbour feight like someone mentioned before
Old 03-24-2006 | 11:08 AM
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I use a craftsman low profile jack I got about a year ago for $120

The harbor freight jack is not built nearly as well as the craftsman IMO

My friend had a harbor freight one, a wheel came off and the oil is leaking out of it...

A set of wal-mart ramps also works nicely for oil changes
Old 03-24-2006 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by nightcrawler7188,Mar 24 2006, 12:02 PM
why don't you use individual wheel ramps?
These would have to be home made and be very shallow angle. A standard commercially bought ramp won't work. If his car is that low, it won't clear the front overhang to reach the tire.
Old 03-24-2006 | 11:17 AM
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These work wonders. I used them when i used to pit for the DRFT car.

Super low profile and easy to drive up on.


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