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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 08:47 AM
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I did a search, but no one seemed to have the same problem. I wanted to jack my car up and set it on jackstands, but when I jack it up from the front, it does not go high enough to let me put jackstands on the sides. Do I just have to get a jack that goes higher or get smaller jackstands?
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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 08:56 AM
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probably either/or. if your car is super low, you'll need a higher jack just to get it up. i have to jack mine all the way up to get it on my jackstands.
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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 08:57 AM
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Maybe you just need a hydraulic jack that can take your car higher? :dunno: I have a hydraulic floor jack that came with stands and it brings up the car just fine.
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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 10:12 AM
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Default Re: Jack and Jack stands

Originally posted by civicburner
I did a search, but no one seemed to have the same problem. I wanted to jack my car up and set it on jackstands, but when I jack it up from the front, it does not go high enough to let me put jackstands on the sides. Do I just have to get a jack that goes higher or get smaller jackstands?

I have the same ****in problem with the sears jack I use. Sucks!! And it just barely makes it under the jack point. Stupid $40 special!!!
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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 10:14 AM
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Originally posted by Slacker
I have the same ****in problem with the sears jack I use. Sucks!! And it just barely makes it under the jack point. Stupid $40 special!!!
You didn't pay for:fawk: And it works great for changing tires. You just need a couple pieces of wood to get the jack stands under it.
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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 10:18 AM
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You didn't pay for:fawk: And it works great for changing tires. You just need a couple pieces of wood to get the jack stands under it.

Never said I did:fawk: I said "use" focker. Oh and you can't put any wood under mine. To low
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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 10:19 AM
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they make ramps that essencially 'jack' your car up. I plan on getting a set soon.
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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 10:20 AM
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Originally posted by 18secFerio
they make ramps that essencially 'jack' your car up. I plan on getting a set soon.

Could luck getting ur car onto themh:
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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 10:22 AM
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Originally posted by Slacker
Never said I did:fawk: I said "use" focker. Oh and you can't put any wood under mine. To low
Yeah...we had to push on your car just to get the jack under there...no stands for you.

Guess we need a nice hydraulic floor lift
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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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Originally posted by 18secFerio
they make ramps that essencially 'jack' your car up. I plan on getting a set soon.
If you want to scratch the living hell out of your front or rear end go right ahead.
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