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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 09:31 PM
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Unhappy floor jack

OK found out that my car with the gfx needs a low profile jack (I wanted to put my O2 sims on). Anyone with a source? I am about an inch short on a standard floor jack. TIA
Old Jul 23, 2003 | 09:44 PM
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Try rolling your car up on a couple 2x4 pieces of wood to give you the extra clearance to get the floor jack up under your car.


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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 09:46 PM
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yeah i drive my car up on 2 by 4s.
Old Jul 23, 2003 | 09:47 PM
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try driving up on top of a 2x4 then use the jack...thats what i do...i dont have ground fx...just a 2" drop..
Old Jul 23, 2003 | 09:53 PM
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Hey, I just thought of something. Roll your car up on 2X4's and then do it. j/k
Old Jul 23, 2003 | 10:20 PM
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well on my ta i droped it abotu 1.5 inches and have slp subframes. the opnly jack i have found that fits no problem besides the stock jack is a cheap $30 jack that sears sells. it even comes wiht a case. but thats about it if i have a flat i hafta use the stock jack to start it then i use a reguilar jack.
Old Jul 24, 2003 | 03:01 AM
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I use a bottle jack just behind the front tire right where my subframe connector is welded in, I jack it up there and get some room and then put my floorjack under the front.
Old Jul 24, 2003 | 05:51 AM
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invest in a lift! thats what im doing
Old Jul 24, 2003 | 07:51 AM
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I use a set of 2x8's for my GF jetta that is lowered 3"... there's NO WAY to get a normal jack under the car without it...
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