Jack for low cars?

[JackD]

I bought a 2 ton(tonne?) trolley jack for my cup in order to change a wheel bearing but its lowest reach of 5.5" or 6" was too high to get under my car! Does any1 know an online site or chain that sells one suitable for low cars?!

 

[Ste King 182]

carnt you use your normal jack to get it a lil higher then get the trolley jack under ( i did this with my old corsa b lol )

 

[36gilford]

Driv front wheels up on something = enough room get jack under?? Just a thought?!

 

[172head]

Driv front wheels up on something = enough room get jack under?? Just a thought?!

Exactly my thoughts maybe a brick or something.

 

[jenic]

Arcan jack from costco or ebay. Done.

 

[gunner3011]

the lower trolley jacks are much more expensive due to them being more for a professional market mate. i just use the standard scissor jack to lift it up to the trolley jack height, easiest way tbh

 

[JackD]

Don't have a normal jack as the cup doesn't come with one and yes I had thought of that but don't want to bother with that when I want to get my car up. I have a nice place to do my diy work on my car and there is nothing raised to drive it up!

 

[gunner3011]

just get a normal jack from a local motor factors then, probably a couple of quid for a scissor jack

 

[JackD]

Arcan jack from costco or ebay. Done.

Cheers, looks spot on!

 

[gunner3011]

there about £125 quid i think them jacks, surely its more sensible just to get a scissor jack?

 

[JackJack]

http://toolstoday.co.uk/shop.php?sec=prod&prod=50427

 

[MarkCup]

I just roll the front wheel onto a piece of 2x4 wood, jack then goes under, done.

 

[Dash]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003O89SAS/?tag=cliospnet01-21

• Lifting range 80-365mm (3.14-14.37inches)
• Low Profile fit for sport cars or lowered chassis

 

[Sir_Dave]

Just drive onto a piece of wood 1st.

 

[HighSide16]

^^^^ I'm sure my cup has a jack in the boot :S

 

[jenic]

Or pay £125 for a good quality jack, that will last you a lifetime as an occasional hobbyist. No brainer tbh. Beats f**king around with dodgy cheap trolley/scissor jacks. Only takes one of them to fail while doing that 'quick' wheel change and your well out of pocket.

Dont get me wrong, i like a bargain, some people would go as far to call me tight , but some things are worth paying just that bit extra for.

 

[JackD]

I don want a scissor jack though, want a decent trolley jack for the garage and to keep beyond the life of this car! As far as I know, standard cups don't have them?! Could drive onto wood, but I'd rather not have to!

 

[Dash]

Decent one

 

[.Kev.]

Renault Scissor jack for all of the 2 mins it takes to get the propper jack in then take it away. Would never rely on it.

 

[.Kev.]

I don want a scissor jack though, want a decent trolley jack for the garage and to keep beyond the life of this car! As far as I know, standard cups don't have them?! Could drive onto wood, but I'd rather not have to!

Get your wallet out then and buy one, http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=25308

Job done.

 

[Jon.G]

The renault one is made from cheese. Just spend the extra and get a pro one.

 

[106_joN]

I got mine from Machine Mart at a VAT free day, on offer at 80 quid. Ok its only 1 1/4 tonnes but its fine for me, very well made, lowest Ive come across ( i dont need to drive onto blocks as per) and super light too.
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctj1250a-11-4-tonne-aluminium-trolley-jack
joN

 

[sofaboy]

Ive been in this position before, safe to say the halford jack i boiught last week is s**t but i dont get how using a scissor jack would let him pull the trolley jack out at the end. I may invest in one of these sealey ones posted in here.

 

[106_joN]

I had a halfords one, shocking. I used to use the scissor jack too, just to take the weight off the wheels a cm or 2 just to get the jack under, but that Clarke one I bought is a cracking piece of kit.
joN

 

[JackD]

The issue has never been the cost, am happy to spend a bit of money on a decent quality one which will last! I'm always going to need one so might aswell pay out for a good one!

 

[Struggler]

haha i had to do the 2x4 trick x2!

even a low jack wouldnt get under my old bus!

takes 2 seconds lol

 

[tom_allen]

I bought one from Costco when I had my Elise, best £90 I ever spent. I used to drive it up onto planks of wood but its so much easier having a decent jack.

 

[biojo]

Renault Scissor jack for all of the 2 mins it takes to get the propper jack in then take it away. Would never rely on it.

that couldnt even lift mine , just started bending.

the pug / rover ones are fine though

 

[ilovewilly]

I drive onto a staircase of block paving to housebrick. Then get a normal trolley jack under. Jobs a goodun. Would love an alloy Arcan, but they are about 115 now from Costco IIRC.

 

[Tigger]

I got mine from Machine Mart at a VAT free day, on offer at 80 quid. Ok its only 1 1/4 tonnes but its fine for me, very well made, lowest Ive come across ( i dont need to drive onto blocks as per) and super light too.
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctj1250a-11-4-tonne-aluminium-trolley-jack
joN

I got one of these in Argos about 4 years ago - even a mechanic friend who has EVERYTHING said it was cool lol