03-24-2010, 11:20 AM
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I just went to home depot in the Falls and picked up some scrap lumber (maybe only an inch or 2 high max) for abour $3 that I could drive the car onto to start ... they're really not bad and it helps me to get the jack underneath.
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03-24-2010, 11:23 AM
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03-24-2010, 11:38 AM
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This one is portable and includes everything except electricity and it runs $2k
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03-24-2010, 12:10 PM
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03-24-2010, 12:18 PM
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I think I have found my new christmas present!
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03-24-2010, 01:52 PM
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Ummmm. Wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to just buy a new floor jack that will fit under the car without hassle? Sounds like you are trying to solve a simple problem with a complex and expensive solution.
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03-24-2010, 01:58 PM
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$1800? **************** that's all? I just spent twice that on 02 sensors, starter, alternator, clutch, rms, ims upgrade, coolant flush, mylanta, etc.
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03-24-2010, 03:33 PM
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This one is portable and includes everything except electricity and it runs $2k
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> and notice he had to drive up on a set of long 2x6 planks to clear the lift 
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03-24-2010, 04:02 PM
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Those scissor jacks are nice an you can get them for around $1250 if you pick it up. Try ebay or craigslist. Occasionally you find someone who is no loner needing his anymore. 
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03-25-2010, 07:00 AM
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> and notice he had to drive up on a set of long 2x6 planks to clear the lift |
LOL !
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03-25-2010, 07:46 AM
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With regard to air jacks, also keep in mind race suspension travel is greatly limited; wheels/hubs drop only a small amount when lifted, compared to a street suspension.
I think you might find that the wheels could still be touching the ground when the jacks are deployed.
My car is lowered and I've been using the two-by-four method for years on all my P-cars, even with a very low jack.
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03-25-2010, 08:12 AM
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Thanks, the scissor lift solves the whole problem and would be cheaper than the air jacks anyway but I appreciate the advice.
Cheers
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03-26-2010, 05:29 AM
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wow, less than 2k is great. Next house, just so i don't have to move it from this one in a couple years.
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