How do you raise your 240sx? Product and comparison guide on floor jack alternatives.

[andy107]

*UPDATE* Thanks guys, for your posts. I have another thread that is related to this one. But it's for your feedback and survey of a product. Click on link below.

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=603140

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I'm sure I am not the only person thinking of a better way to lift a vehicle without it being much of a hassle. And if your OCD about your car like I am and do anticipate an alternative. Then please read on.

With a regular floor jack and some wood we can get by on most cars. But we're not like most people and depending on our own project cars. It gets to be a real choir and safety hazard to have a lowered vehicle up in air without damage.

So I hopped on Google and started looking for any or all types of automotive jack. This is what I found.

Product listed by price from least to most expensive.

2x4 Wood or Phone Books: Free
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/2_By_4_Clue_Stick.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/2_By_4_Clue_Stick.jpg.html)
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Scissor Jacks: Free - $20 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/wOS1iCG.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/wOS1iCG.jpg.html)
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Rocker Jack Pad or Genuine BMW Lifting Jack: Free - $85 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/379977_x800.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/379977_x800.jpg.html)
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/71121181801.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/71121181801.jpg.html)
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ATD Tools 7462 Scissor Jack: $30-$40 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/51OvKmAWUKL._SX425_.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/51OvKmAWUKL._SX425_.jpg.html)
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PowerBuilt All-in-One Bottle Jack: $60 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/DSCI0794.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/DSCI0794.jpg.html)
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Harbor Freight Low Pro Aluminum Jack: $60-$120 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/g-floor-raceday-tiles-pittsburgh-automotive-2-ton-low-profile-heavy-duty-floor-jack-01.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/g-floor-raceday-tiles-pittsburgh-automotive-2-ton-low-profile-heavy-duty-floor-jack-01.jpg.html)
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Tomioka Racing Super Slope Ramps: $60-$100 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/tr-slope_4__1.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/tr-slope_4__1.jpg.html)
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Rear Tow Hook Jack Pad: Under $100 Dollars?
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/Spoon-EK-Civic-16.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/Spoon-EK-Civic-16.jpg.html)
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Exhaust Car Jack [Tition Or ARB Bushranger]: $80 - $250 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/titan-exhaust-car-jack-1.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/titan-exhaust-car-jack-1.jpg.html)
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High Lift Jack w/ Wheel Straps: Around $100 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/IMG_2170_large.jpeg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/IMG_2170_large.jpeg.html)
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Powerbuilt 620422 4000 lb Triple Lift Floor Jack: $120 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/Triple_Lift_Jack1.png (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/Triple_Lift_Jack1.png.html)
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Go Jacks: $100 - $150 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/gojack.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/gojack.jpg.html)
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California Car Cover Low Profile Billet Aluminum Jack: $200+ Dollars w/Max lift height of 7 inches.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/0_Flatjackv1.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/0_Flatjackv1.jpg.html)
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Nissan GTR Chrome Scissor Jack w/o Jack Rod: $300 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/Untitled.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/Untitled.jpg.html)
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SafeTjack: $300+ Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/safetjack.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/safetjack.jpg.html)
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Shwaben Low Boy Floor Jack: $250-$350 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/116851_x800.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/116851_x800.jpg.html)
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Race Ramps + Extender: $300-$400 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/14547790189_89315c10ef_b.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/14547790189_89315c10ef_b.jpg.html)
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Omega / ATD / AC Hydraulic, 2 Ton Extra Low Profile Jack: $300-$600 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/1DSC_5903c721200932856.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/1DSC_5903c721200932856.jpg.html)
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Jack Point Jack Stands [ Purchase of 2 or 4 Jack Stands, Floor Jack NOT Included*]: $300-$700 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/P1020533.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/P1020533.jpg.html)
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My Lift Stand [Floor Jack NOT Included*]: $400-$500 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/hqdefault.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/hqdefault.jpg.html)
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Zinko Aluminum Racing Jack ZSJ-13A: $500-$700 Dollars *Lowest jack at 2.5-2.75 inches.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/DSC01966.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/DSC01966.jpg.html)
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RakJak By Zendex Tool: $600-$1000 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/rj1.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/rj1.jpg.html)
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Race Pneumatic Air Jacks [Requires modification to chassis]: $1000k+ ?
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/air%20jack.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/air%20jack.jpg.html)
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QuickJack By Ranger Products / Bendpak BL-3500: $1000-$1300 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/BL-5000-AC-2.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/BL-5000-AC-2.jpg.html)
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Gator Power Jacks By Zendex Tool: $1500 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/gator_sema_pr.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/gator_sema_pr.jpg.html)
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KWIK-LIFT: $1000-$1500
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/New%20Cobra%20Lift%20004.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/New%20Cobra%20Lift%20004.jpg.html)
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MR1 Car Lift/Ramp: $1200-$2000 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/IMG_0490.JPG.opt860x480o00s860x480.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/IMG_0490.JPG.opt860x480o00s860x480.jpg.html)
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Air Ride Suspension Kit: $1000-$4000 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/alsubfront1__12128_std.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/alsubfront1__12128_std.jpg.html)
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Air Cup Suspension Kit: $1000-$4000 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/cruxaircupevoxpremier.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/cruxaircupevoxpremier.jpg.html)
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G-Drive Suspension: $2k+ ?
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/4-Spec-Strut1.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/4-Spec-Strut1.jpg.html)
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EZcarlift Portable Car Lift: $2000 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/ez%20portable%20car%20lift.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/ez%20portable%20car%20lift.jpg.html)
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Hoffman Mini Lift: $2000+ Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/hoff3.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/hoff3.jpg.html)
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E-Z Lift Jack System: $2000-$3000 Dollars

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/InUseAJohnson.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/InUseAJohnson.jpg.html)
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Specialty F1 Style "High Lift" Air Jack System: $2000-$3000? Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/CIMG8407.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/CIMG8407.jpg.html)
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Air-bagged Trailers: $15,000 - $18,000 Dollars
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/airbagged%20trailers.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/airbagged%20trailers.jpg.html)
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KW Hydraulic Lift System: $6000 - $22500 Dollars [Price reference by Google shopping]
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/KWV3_HLS4_1.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/KWV3_HLS4_1.jpg.html)



Here are some obscure DIY methods for lifting a vehicle.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/IMG_4743_1.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/IMG_4743_1.jpg.html)
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/farm_lift_zps2bb31edd.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/farm_lift_zps2bb31edd.jpg.html)
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/1488987_778967378795929_121941235_n.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/1488987_778967378795929_121941235_n.jpg.html)
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/IMG_6261.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/IMG_6261.jpg.html)http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/IMG_2384_detail.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/IMG_2384_detail.jpg.html)http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/941856_485374541531321_1282381452_n.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/941856_485374541531321_1282381452_n.jpg.html)http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/c2316f724f.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/c2316f724f.jpg.html)http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/ramp15.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/ramp15.jpg.html)http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/wood3.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/wood3.jpg.html)http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/CarRamp_zpsc0c2d346.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/CarRamp_zpsc0c2d346.jpg.html)
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/aj______03.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/aj______03.jpg.html)

[andy107]

I'll just throw up these Meme's for laughs :)

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/9758_10152829074601070_1941910371679977748_n.png (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/9758_10152829074601070_1941910371679977748_n.png.h tml)
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/945297_468517699906025_448608136_n.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/945297_468517699906025_448608136_n.jpg.html)
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/1959232_592289347528859_91006249_n.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/1959232_592289347528859_91006249_n.jpg.html)
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/IMG_6108.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/IMG_6108.jpg.html)


http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/10478018_10153347450372112_7304762098308572385_o.j pg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/andy_107/media/Car%20lifting%20tools/jack.jpg.html)
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http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/andy_107/Car%20lifting%20tools/jack.jpg


After many long hours of research. I don't think there is much of a choice in ways to lift a lowered vehicle. A two post hoist would be nice but my garage ceiling is not tall enough for it. What about an underground trench where you can drive your vehicle over? Digging a pit may not be a good idea, plus something like that is dangerous. It would be nice to have a in ground hoist that is level with the floor, that would be great for low ground clearance cars. Unless you're not using it a lot to justify the cost of installing one. That's money not very well spent.

I can live with driving up on one or more wood blocks chalked under the front or rear tires. But you are limited on how much you can stuff under one tire. Just to gain every inch possible to have a "low profile" floor jack slip right up under the vehicle, and hope that it makes good contact with a solid surface and not anywhere "expensive". But lifting a lowered vehicle continuously, it gets old real quick.

Currently I have the highly popular 1.5 ton Harbor Freight floor jack and so far it has been a hit or miss product. I had to return one Harbor Freight jack after it almost killed me due to a bad "pump seal". So I hopped on Google and found a 2 Ton super low pro jack from ATD part number 7325. That sucker weighs 125 pounds and is between 3-4 feet long. From Amazon it cost me $175 dollars shipped five years ago. Now its $275 - $350 dollars if I want to buy another one.

Prices sure has gone up for specialty low profile floor jacks. It seems like two thirds of floor jack manufactures have a standard and a minimum workable highest of at least 2.5 - 3.0 inches at its lowest point. And advertise that heavily on their packaging towards folks with low ground clearance vehicles. The trend is now a main selling point for most jacks, also adding features such as the fast 2-3 quick pump action. Over time I've noticed this became a new standard due to new vehicles such as the Corvette, Ferrari, Porsche, and others having lower and lower ground clearance straight from factory.

Here's my rant. A more effective tool is needed. Buying a floor jack can be expensive and a typical user is consciously making a onetime investment on an all in one tool that needs to perform on all vehicles served. Not only is the 3 inch low profile height on a floor jack important, the remaining body of the floor jack has to be low profile as well. On some cars, a 3 inch jack is still too high and not low enough to reach in way under the vehicle.

Unfortunately due to the design and mechanical limitation of the floor jack out in the market today, I don't think it's possible.

If you have read this far. Thank you for your interest! :)

[Dboyizmlg]

This is a dumb thread.

It's also stupid funny, and entertaining.

[nweipasti]

It's also stupid funny, and entertaining.http://goo.gl/tVxTl6

[simmode1]

That exhaust car jack looks interesting & simple... Gonna look into that one.

[KAT-PWR]

air jacks in chassis please

[5280VertDET]

Love my Aluminum Low pro jack from HF.

[driver11324]

You forgot one option, the bendpak BL-3500. I love mine.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a259/Driver11324/IMG_3975_zpseghidzvf.jpg (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Driver11324/media/IMG_3975_zpseghidzvf.jpg.html)

[andy107]

You forgot one option, the bendpak BL-3500. I love mine.

Thanks! Updated the list with more items. BTW love the car!

[kingJurzy]

How do I raise my car up?

Safely.

[yomisiu]

raised in the streets. my 240 had a rough life. drifting in and out of sobriety.

i couldn't keep her away from smoking up all the black tar she could find.

there was nothing i could do.

she will be missed.

[vanish1]

your pricing for the bmw jack pads are off, they sell for half that.

[JSimpson]

those F1 jacks are over $20 grand

[andy107]

your pricing for the bmw jack pads are off, they sell for half that.

Thanks for the note. I'll edit the listing later on today.


those F1 jacks are over $20 grand

I should post a few more pics of F1 jacks. I have a picture of one made of CF and 7075 aluminum. I'll look for it when I get home.

Thanks guys, for your posts. I have another thread that is related to this one. But it's for your feedback and survey of a product. Click on link below.

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=603140

[andy107]

If anyone has a product to add on to the list, please reply here and I'll update the post. Thanks :)

[LockOn!]

I'm willing to bet 90% of this forum uses the harbor freight low pros haha.


Those UK Silvias on their sides tho? Wtf?

[PeaceOnesxWai]

^for at home mechanic, that is more then sufficient

I use a phone book XD

[Almighty So]

^for at home mechanic, that is more then sufficient

I use a phone book XD

Lol +1 I use 2x4s and the low jack.

[andy107]

I'll update the list tomorrow, to include phone books and 2x4 wood. :)

[racepar1]

I'm not really sure what's so complicated about jacking up a car that it requires a thread dedicated to it.

Personally, I want to weld some tubes into the rocker panel so i can use the BMW style lift points though. That would be pretty convenient and wouldn't break the bank.

andy107, if you would have used jack stands, like you SHOULD, that leaking jack seal wouldn't have almost killed you. Working under the car with no jack stands, gets killed by failed jack seal lowering the car onto him. I call that natural selection...

[feito]

I didnt see this in the op
http://images.toolplanet.com/Large/100198__1.jpg

[Crazyced]

I use this.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/Crazyced/20150414_205823_zpsslpm9ugy.jpg

[Matej]

These things are really convenient. They come in various heights and interlocking arrangements.
http://www.carid.com/images/race-ramps/garage-accessories/rr-tktr-rse.jpg
http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/albums/Builders/Sportmachines/702ndChance/2010%2012-04%202nd%20Chance%20(8).jpg

[Almighty So]

I'm not really sure what's so complicated about jacking up a car that it requires a thread dedicated to it.

Relax killer. No one is asking for clarification on their jacking complications, mostly just a poll of various methods/products.

[andy107]

I didnt see this in the op
http://images.toolplanet.com/Large/100198__1.jpg

Posted! :)

These things are really convenient. They come in various heights and interlocking arrangements.

Wow, that's high up. A high lift floor jack had to be used for that kind of height.


Originally Posted by racepar1 View Post
I'm not really sure what's so complicated about jacking up a car that it requires a thread dedicated to it.

Relax killer. No one is asking for clarification on their jacking complications, mostly just a poll of various methods/products.

This is absolutely correct. Thank you :)

[future]

I use a 6 Ton craftsman with some wood to get it high enough

[andy107]

Found some entertaining videos to watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0siTyztaoo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73BZQ2IZVB4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDHRdoUmvEo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_nt7rHaizg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdinEna_G1U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXMyOSHAqd8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zZiKGba9x8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Sj3CIbMaY0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgVUZJA17oY

[STR8 H8N]

http://www.drifted.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_1752.jpg