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ZenkiGTS · 09-24-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Om1kron

haha it's soo much work to jack up a lo profile car. I seriously would invest in air jacks if I was to put a full on cage in my car... why the fuck not right?

gangsters use lifts....

codyace · 09-25-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by S14DB

Note that he said CROSSMEMBER not Rad support. Where the engine and LCA's bolt to. It's a hard point to jack from in the FSM.

I just read it to fast. Regardless, what a dumb point to jack the car from. Again, the side works best, and any jack can pull it off.

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Originally Posted by projectRDM

Apparently someone doesn't know shit about his own car. But hey, it's not like that's a new thing here, confusing one part for a completely different and unrelated one. Crossmember, core support, steering wheel, radio, they're all the same thing really.

Land of the t3 turbos making 330 hp, and the t2's making 380...that's here! haha.

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Originally Posted by ZenkiGTS

gangsters use lifts....

I wast just gonna say, I don't hardly use a jack at all anymore. Even with oil changes, I just have a low pro pan. I do it all from the top. Greddy pan is your friend.

awesomenick · 09-25-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by codyace

I just read it to fast. Regardless, what a dumb point to jack the car from. Again, the side works best, and any jack can pull it off.

There are some cars on here that "any jack" couldn't fit under the side of. My car isn't even low and a lot of jacks wont clear the sideskirt. I use whatever I can find to get underneath my car. haha.

projectRDM · 09-25-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by codyace

I just read it to fast. Regardless, what a dumb point to jack the car from. Again, the side works best, and any jack can pull it off.

The side is fine for changing a tire, but if you're dropping suspension, doing brakes, or anything involving both sides, why do it one at a time?

zaquanh · 09-25-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JDMB0iKT

You could go to Harbor Freight and order a jack. Should run you about $90.

+1 they have a low pro jack for about that or less

i have them very reliable

DDSR240 · 09-25-2008, 12:17 PM

Air jack ftmfw my buddy has it on his r32 drift car and that shit is awsome. tire changes????? hook up the check valve to air and booyaa no floor jack required.

Om1kron · 09-25-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by projectRDM

Omega 29023 2-Ton Heavy Duty Low Profile Service Jack Order# OME29023 www.TheToolWarehouse.Net

The best money can buy, 2.5" minimum height, extra long reach, 2ton capacity. You can skimp and buy a shit ass Torin jack from Northern, Harbor Freight, or Costco but you'll be replacing it within a year or tracking down parts to replace the lost rollers, handle, etc. Craftsman makes a good one but it's not long enough for a good reach to the crossmember or diff. The Omega one above is THE jack for a lowered car. Buy right or buy twice. Add a pair of low profile plastic ramps from Ebay ($49) and you're set to raise anything.

DROOOOOOLL!!!!

chris300zr · 09-25-2008, 12:25 PM

someone recommend me a jack that will fit under my car and I will paypal you 10 bux. No bullshit

DDSR240 · 09-25-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chris300zr

someone recommend me a jack that will fit under my car and I will paypal you 10 bux. No bullshit

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Om1kron · 09-25-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chris300zr

someone recommend me a jack that will fit under my car and I will paypal you 10 bux. No bullshit

Keep driving your car like that and you will get anything to fit under your car just like mine.

xplicit240 · 09-25-2008, 01:10 PM

i bought the red jack brand one from pep boys. its been great so far. no complaints

Gnnr · 09-25-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by projectRDM

Omega 29023 2-Ton Heavy Duty Low Profile Service Jack Order# OME29023 www.TheToolWarehouse.Net

The best money can buy, 2.5" minimum height, extra long reach, 2ton capacity. You can skimp and buy a shit ass Torin jack from Northern, Harbor Freight, or Costco but you'll be replacing it within a year or tracking down parts to replace the lost rollers, handle, etc. Craftsman makes a good one but it's not long enough for a good reach to the crossmember or diff. The Omega one above is THE jack for a lowered car. Buy right or buy twice. Add a pair of low profile plastic ramps from Ebay ($49) and you're set to raise anything.

Word. Stay away from the Torin jacks (Big Red, Black Jack, Profromance, RapidLift, Sno-Trax, Torin Racing). It was good while it lasted, but it took a crap on me the other day. Crappy Asian tool. I don't know why I bought it, all my tools are USA made. Maybe I should go with this company http://www.usjack.com. Also, I'm my S14 is stock height and I had trouble getting it under sometimes. I'm looking for something else now, that's not big to keep my trunk (its a daily).

Sir · 09-25-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DDSR240

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duffman1278 · 09-25-2008, 06:36 PM

Just make something like this, it'll be way cheaper.

JVDSKYRINE · 09-25-2008, 07:22 PM

acklands granger sells loow low jacks kinda like those 600 dollar jacks they use in the shops that are super low and super long

min 2.5 inch clearnace $240 price tag

Nikeboy355 · 09-25-2008, 07:26 PM

This is what I use... The Harbor freight deal...

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

But I wouldn't trust my life under one of those cheap jacks... I just lift the car up and put jackstands underneath as fast as possible...

projectRDM · 09-25-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Gnnr

Word. Stay away from the Torin jacks (Big Red, Black Jack, Profromance, RapidLift, Sno-Trax, Torin Racing). It was good while it lasted, but it took a crap on me the other day. Crappy Asian tool. I don't know why I bought it, all my tools are USA made. Maybe I should go with this company U.S. Made Hydraulic Jacks. Also, I'm my S14 is stock height and I had trouble getting it under sometimes. I'm looking for something else now, that's not big to keep my trunk (its a daily).

Bingo. Torin hydraulics are pure shit. I've used a LOT of jacks in my day and their stuff doesn't last at all. Try rolling one across a rough parking lot and watch the casters break off and roll away. They may last for a little while but if you actually use the jack, IE more than once a month, it'll die sooner than you'd want.

Broadfield · 09-25-2008, 08:21 PM

I use this bad boy for my shop. It is really low and has a really long reach. It's big though, so it's not something you want to take in your trunk for track days.

1.5 TON LOW LIFT SERVICE JACK

* 2.5 " Low height and long reach of the lift arm allows this jack to slide under most cars or trucks that have been lowered.
* The longer lower lift arm enables this jack to life some cars and trucks from the front or rear suspension
* Specfications:
* Capacity: 1.5 ton
* Low Height: 2.5"
* High Height: 24"
* Handle Length: 50"
* Overall length: 33.79"
* Overall Width: 15" from caster to caster
* Shippping weight: 119 lbs.

pbcstylez · 09-25-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by projectRDM

Omega 29023 2-Ton Heavy Duty Low Profile Service Jack Order# OME29023 www.TheToolWarehouse.Net

The best money can buy, 2.5" minimum height, extra long reach, 2ton capacity. You can skimp and buy a shit ass Torin jack from Northern, Harbor Freight, or Costco but you'll be replacing it within a year or tracking down parts to replace the lost rollers, handle, etc. Craftsman makes a good one but it's not long enough for a good reach to the crossmember or diff. The Omega one above is THE jack for a lowered car. Buy right or buy twice. Add a pair of low profile plastic ramps from Ebay ($49) and you're set to raise anything.

haha i bought this too... but don't expect to ever leave your garage with it

it weighs as much as most asian girls 100lbs

Mangudai · 09-25-2008, 08:59 PM

Tha'tll be ok, shouldn't need more than a scissor in my trunk anyhow. Worse come to worse track days I can just put it in the back seat.

***S14DB*** · 09-25-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by projectRDM

The side is fine for changing a tire, but if you're dropping suspension, doing brakes, or anything involving both sides, why do it one at a time?

Replacing Shocks/Springs/coilovers or Swaybars. You need both sides up or you are fighting the sway bar.

Seems like I always jack from the front or rear more then the sides now days...

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Originally Posted by Broadfield

I use this bad boy for my shop. It is really low and has a really long reach. It's big though, so it's not something you want to take in your trunk for track days.

1.5 TON LOW LIFT SERVICE JACK

* 2.5 " Low height and long reach of the lift arm allows this jack to slide under most cars or trucks that have been lowered.
* The longer lower lift arm enables this jack to life some cars and trucks from the front or rear suspension
* Specfications:
* Capacity: 1.5 ton
* Low Height: 2.5"
* High Height: 24"
* Handle Length: 50"
* Overall length: 33.79"
* Overall Width: 15" from caster to caster
* Shippping weight: 119 lbs.

Yeah but that Pivot box is really big.

Mangudai · 10-03-2008, 11:32 AM

What stands do you guys use

Z33dori · 10-03-2008, 11:48 AM

i usually don't put my car high enough to use jack stands.. so i just put my stock SE's under it...

but when i do have to jack it up.. i just use Harbor freight....

projectRDM · 10-03-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mangudai

What stands do you guys use

Stands are stands, as long as they have locks and aren't bent they should be fine. I've got stands I paid $10 for and some that were $70, they're not much different.

Mangudai · 10-03-2008, 12:43 PM

Thanks again

TheWayItGoes909 · 10-03-2008, 12:45 PM

i dunno if its been said but i love my rig red jack from pep boys my car is low too on JIC's its very light tooo

Gnnr · 10-03-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWayItGoes909

i dunno if its been said but i love my rig red jack from pep boys my car is low too on JIC's its very light tooo

Its been said that they suck. See above.

TheWayItGoes909 · 10-03-2008, 07:49 PM

really thats funny i have 2 and they have been good to me?

pinkarrowsnow · 10-03-2008, 10:30 PM

guys check out the craftsman aluminum ones. 120 i think and its kick ass low also. My cars very low and can still get it sorta underneath it on some parts.

chris300zr · 10-03-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by duffman1278

Just make something like this, it'll be way cheaper.

done and done.

09-25-2008, 12:17 PM	#36
DDSR240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Carolina Age: 38 Posts: 259 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Air jack ftmfw my buddy has it on his r32 drift car and that shit is awsome. tire changes????? hook up the check valve to air and booyaa no floor jack required. __________________

09-25-2008, 01:10 PM	#41
xplicit240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Weird NJ! Age: 40 Posts: 723 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i bought the red jack brand one from pep boys. its been great so far. no complaints __________________

09-25-2008, 07:26 PM	#46
Nikeboy355 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 45 Posts: 734 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is what I use... The Harbor freight deal... Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices But I wouldn't trust my life under one of those cheap jacks... I just lift the car up and put jackstands underneath as fast as possible... __________________ http://respectvolkracing.blogspot.com/

09-25-2008, 08:21 PM	#48
Broadfield Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Normal, IL Age: 51 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (163) Feedback Score: 163 reviews	I use this bad boy for my shop. It is really low and has a really long reach. It's big though, so it's not something you want to take in your trunk for track days. 1.5 TON LOW LIFT SERVICE JACK * 2.5 " Low height and long reach of the lift arm allows this jack to slide under most cars or trucks that have been lowered. * The longer lower lift arm enables this jack to life some cars and trucks from the front or rear suspension * Specfications: * Capacity: 1.5 ton * Low Height: 2.5" * High Height: 24" * Handle Length: 50" * Overall length: 33.79" * Overall Width: 15" from caster to caster * Shippping weight: 119 lbs. __________________ Follow Along For My Latest Work My Portfolio Please Share Check Out My Builds

10-03-2008, 11:48 AM	#53
Z33dori Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Age: 36 Posts: 5,557 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	i usually don't put my car high enough to use jack stands.. so i just put my stock SE's under it... but when i do have to jack it up.. i just use Harbor freight.... __________________

09-25-2008, 12:25 PM	#38
chris300zr Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: no dimples. Posts: 573 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	someone recommend me a jack that will fit under my car and I will paypal you 10 bux. No bullshit

09-25-2008, 06:36 PM	#44
duffman1278 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Covina Age: 37 Posts: 2,844 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: duffman1278 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Just make something like this, it'll be way cheaper.

09-25-2008, 07:22 PM	#45
JVDSKYRINE Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 505 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	acklands granger sells loow low jacks kinda like those 600 dollar jacks they use in the shops that are super low and super long min 2.5 inch clearnace $240 price tag

09-25-2008, 08:59 PM	#50
Mangudai Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Posts: 656 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tha'tll be ok, shouldn't need more than a scissor in my trunk anyhow. Worse come to worse track days I can just put it in the back seat.

10-03-2008, 11:32 AM	#52
Mangudai Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Posts: 656 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What stands do you guys use

10-03-2008, 12:43 PM	#55
Mangudai Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Posts: 656 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks again

10-03-2008, 12:45 PM	#56
TheWayItGoes909 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 382 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	i dunno if its been said but i love my rig red jack from pep boys my car is low too on JIC's its very light tooo

10-03-2008, 07:49 PM	#58
TheWayItGoes909 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 382 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	really thats funny i have 2 and they have been good to me?

10-03-2008, 10:30 PM	#59
pinkarrowsnow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	guys check out the craftsman aluminum ones. 120 i think and its kick ass low also. My cars very low and can still get it sorta underneath it on some parts. __________________ http://allies-drift.blogspot.com/ Last edited by pinkarrowsnow; 10-03-2008 at 10:30 PM.. Reason: hehe