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Old 08-24-2012, 06:23 PM   #44
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Originally Posted by F1point4 View Post
Several things I could do to correct the situation
- get a floor jack that could lift higher
- get stands that are smaller (I have tall stands)
- find a thicker block of wood to place between the jack and frame (could be unsafe)

I think I'd try a thicker block of wood next time.

As for sliding the jack under the center jack points, mine doesn't fit either in its resting position. I had to pump and hold the handle all the way down for the jack to clear the front lip. Even in this position I probably had like 1/2" to 1" of space between the jack and the front lip. This is probably why I wont buy a larger floor jack.

If my car was lowered I'm afraid I'd have to buy one of those long flat jacks to lift it.


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I ended up getting this jack from Harbor Freight: http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-l...ump-68051.html

Because the front jack point is back a bit, the raised part of the jack gets much too close to the front bumper for my liking. Especially if the car is lowered, I can't imagine this jack will work. Maybe this one would have been a better option???:

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-l...ump-68050.html
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