floor jack question
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GT2 C63 and yo sister
floor jack question
I searched and dint get the info I wanted, as I have to change rears eery 6k miles, new tires and jacking the car up are a regular occurrence, what are you guys using for a floor jack insert? the jack that comes with the car always makes me nervous
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Some of us use these...they're well worth it IMO.
http://www.reverselogic.us/ReverseLo...Jack_Pads.html
http://www.reverselogic.us/ReverseLo...Jack_Pads.html
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I bought a Harbor Freight 2.5 ton low profile floor jack and jack stands. I don't trust the crap that came with the car. With that being said, it's still better than nothing.
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You shouldnt be using your "emergency" jack for normal maintenance tasks. Invest your money for the saftey of yourself, others and your vehicle on a good floor jack.
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Some of us use these...they're well worth it IMO.
http://www.reverselogic.us/ReverseLo...Jack_Pads.html
http://www.reverselogic.us/ReverseLo...Jack_Pads.html
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I had that jack pad tool from reverselogic and it works amazing, it is a perfect fit and this tool was used alot as I did wheel swaps for tracking and wheel swaps for winter as well.....in fact the fit was so snug that once I forgot the thing on the car and I was driving around for a day with it on, never came off
thank goodness as this thing could have done some damage if it flew off. Anyway, I felt very confident and safe using that jack pad.
thank goodness as this thing could have done some damage if it flew off. Anyway, I felt very confident and safe using that jack pad.
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hockey puck to cushion
hockey stick as a clothes line to dry my microfibre cloths
hockey bag to hold a lot of my misc car stuff
havent found a use for my goalie mask yet tho.
to OP, dont use the little jack that comes with the car. It is only for emergencies like when you blow a tire and you're hours away from civilization.
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From: eNyCe
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haha this is the Canadian edition of jacking up a car
hockey puck to cushion
hockey stick as a clothes line to dry my microfibre cloths
hockey bag to hold a lot of my misc car stuff
havent found a use for my goalie mask yet tho.
to OP, dont use the little jack that comes with the car. It is only for emergencies like when you blow a tire and you're hours away from civilization.
hockey puck to cushion
hockey stick as a clothes line to dry my microfibre cloths
hockey bag to hold a lot of my misc car stuff
havent found a use for my goalie mask yet tho.
to OP, dont use the little jack that comes with the car. It is only for emergencies like when you blow a tire and you're hours away from civilization.
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The hockey puck is correct, with H Frt jacks. I use two 2,5 ton each side front and about 10-12" beams under the front wheels. The two rear jacks can be little, even a good scissors (sp) type. With that ht I can dolly around under the front. The car is not amenable to jack stands IMO. With this setup I do wheel change and brake bleed. Obviously do not get under with the jacks only or get peeled up.
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Dark Knight, We do you a diservice with "hockey puck" ref. What I use is flat steel plate that just bridges the two steel knuckles at each jack point (about 4" x 2" ?) These plates just fit between the "ears" on the saddle of the jack and mate with the jack ing points. I have not been concerned with slipping or repositioning during use. I believe you could probably cut some from 3/4" plywood. I do have a level cement garage floor.
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I use a Napa Professional 3 1/2 ton jack. I don't like the look of the lighter jacks.
I use Napa 4 ton stands for the C63 as they are just the right height. I use taller 5 ton stands under my truck.
I use Napa 4 ton stands for the C63 as they are just the right height. I use taller 5 ton stands under my truck.
