Beat up jacking rail
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From: Redmond, WA
Originally posted by dgeesaman
Whoa, those 4x4s scare me. The plywood bases add zero stability - it's really just balanced on the 4x4s
Whoa, those 4x4s scare me. The plywood bases add zero stability - it's really just balanced on the 4x4s
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From: IN
Originally posted by duboisr
My mechanic has put a steel piece on each side of each rail to make a sandwich if you understand what I type. The strips of metal are 3/8 inch thick and are as long as the rail and as wide. They are held together with several counter sink allen head screws. He can jack it from the center and place jack stands at each end. The bolts are drilled through the stock sheet metal ,the outside part is drilled and countersink the inside part is threaded for the bolts . Then it was painted black so the car looks lower . So simple to not have adented up rail
My mechanic has put a steel piece on each side of each rail to make a sandwich if you understand what I type. The strips of metal are 3/8 inch thick and are as long as the rail and as wide. They are held together with several counter sink allen head screws. He can jack it from the center and place jack stands at each end. The bolts are drilled through the stock sheet metal ,the outside part is drilled and countersink the inside part is threaded for the bolts . Then it was painted black so the car looks lower . So simple to not have adented up rail
Last edited by SleepR1; May 13, 2003 at 05:55 AM.
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From: Dallas
Originally posted by SleepR1
Jacking the car in the center spot to raise the left, or right side, would be slick, and saves time and effort.
Jacking the car in the center spot to raise the left, or right side, would be slick, and saves time and effort.
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From: Ventura CA USA
Originally posted by DamonB
That's exactly what I do by using the new head built for the jack. I jack the car about 12" inches back from the middle and raise the entire left or right at once.
That's exactly what I do by using the new head built for the jack. I jack the car about 12" inches back from the middle and raise the entire left or right at once.
BTW Jim I posted the Ultimate Garage Link 10 posts ahead of you
Last edited by maxpesce; May 13, 2003 at 10:06 AM.
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Originally posted by maxpesce
BTW Jim I posted the Ultimate Garage Link 10 posts ahead of you
BTW Jim I posted the Ultimate Garage Link 10 posts ahead of you
I'm interested in seeing this wooden rail system that you devised.
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Unfortunately, the Harbor Freight jack only has 3.5" clearance for about the first 3.5" of the jack body, give or take.
It gets much taller very quickly, so it's not really suitable for reaching far under a lowered car like the ultimate jacks are, and maximum lift is only 17.5".
However, if you want a lightweight jack because you need to transport it often, then it's a great deal compared to the $600 aluminum jacks sold by Griot's and other vendors.
It gets much taller very quickly, so it's not really suitable for reaching far under a lowered car like the ultimate jacks are, and maximum lift is only 17.5".
However, if you want a lightweight jack because you need to transport it often, then it's a great deal compared to the $600 aluminum jacks sold by Griot's and other vendors.
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From: SoCal
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Beat up jacking rail
Will the DK13HLQ jack slide under the front of a stock-height R-package FD and reach the front subframe --w/out resorting to ramps or other "pre-lifting" tricks?
While I'm at it...
Anybody try these sidlift jack pads on the FD rails?
http://www.protechproducts.net/images/JACKPADS.asp
Thanks!
I've wondered the same thing, but I figure I'll just start using the 2x12 'ramps' I have laying around. Then the Ultimate Garage jack will work fine. What's the height from the top of your front wheel well to the floor? I'm curious to see if mine is stock.
I'm planning on using similar jack pads - I have one on my jack and it's much better.
I'm planning on using similar jack pads - I have one on my jack and it's much better.
