Jacks for lowered V1s
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Jacks for lowered V1s
What low profile jack are you using to work on your lowered v1? Trying to pick one up prior to installation of my KW v3s so I dont have any issues.
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X2 the low pro from harbor freight is waaay better than my craftsmen jack non low pro....much easier to open/close and it regulates much better so your car doesn't drop an inch immediately.
Also, my first low pro HF jack right out the box was leaking hydraulic fluid, I had to then take it back. got the exact same one and it has been a beast since with zero issues.
Best part was it didn't break the bank at all I got it for like 70$ on sale..
Also, my first low pro HF jack right out the box was leaking hydraulic fluid, I had to then take it back. got the exact same one and it has been a beast since with zero issues.
Best part was it didn't break the bank at all I got it for like 70$ on sale..
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but normally i just drive it up on boards.
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That's surprising coming from you since you kinda gave off a the tool snob vibe, hah. My garage is All Harbor Freight Everything and I don't give two craps. I've only ever broken ONE tool from them and it was because I used it beyond its capacity. I've been able to do all my projects otherwise...and it leaves me with more money for said mods
Except my torque wrench. I use a Kobalt that goes to 250 ft-lbs and it's the ****.
Except my torque wrench. I use a Kobalt that goes to 250 ft-lbs and it's the ****.
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I use the standard, cheap-*** 2-1/2 ton jack that you can find at any auto parts chain in assorted colors under various brand names for $20-25. I'm sure they're all made in the same factory in China or Taiwan and just painted different colors. Like this one - mine is red, too, but I think it's a different brand name.
Works just fine on my car, lowered on KWs, even when I have my track rubber on the car (which lowers the car another ~1/2"), and even with a hockey puck on the jack to protect the frame rail. Has enough jack height that if I jack from the front (near the stock jack point) I can get both tires on one side off the ground (not by much, but enough to swap wheels/tires).
If I want to get the car up higher I have a bigger one, probably about like this one. I jack one corner with the little jack, then put that big jack under the diff or front cross-member. I very rarely have to do that, though.
Works just fine on my car, lowered on KWs, even when I have my track rubber on the car (which lowers the car another ~1/2"), and even with a hockey puck on the jack to protect the frame rail. Has enough jack height that if I jack from the front (near the stock jack point) I can get both tires on one side off the ground (not by much, but enough to swap wheels/tires).
If I want to get the car up higher I have a bigger one, probably about like this one. I jack one corner with the little jack, then put that big jack under the diff or front cross-member. I very rarely have to do that, though.
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I also use the low profile jack from Harbor Freight. Heck it's low enough it even goes under some of our ratrod.
Personally I really like the HF jacks, I have four of them, one we keep in the car trailer.
Personally I really like the HF jacks, I have four of them, one we keep in the car trailer.
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Something else to think about is the warranty on the jacks from Harbor Freight. only like $20 for 2 years, I have had a couple that I thought were going bad at close to 2 years, so I exchanged it and bought another warranty! I typically don't buy warranties but I made an exception for the jack.
-Jason
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