Saint Tricky 0 Posted October 28, 2006 Hi My car is low, far too low. I've spent ages trying to jack it up so I can raise the coilovers with no success. Firstly, I have no idea where it is safe to put a trolley jack and axle stands(and yes I've done the search and am more confused than ever, everyone contradicts each other). Anyway, I have seen those air bags that lift your car from the exhaust gases. Can get a draper one for about £40, I'd have a much larger surface area with this so much less likely to do damage. Anyone have an experience using this at all? Not sure I can warrant £150 for a good low profile trolley jack. Ta T Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-Turbo 0 Posted October 28, 2006 they are a waist of time,better off with plank of wood under the sill and a jack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saint Tricky 0 Posted October 28, 2006 Didn't think they looked great, but you never know till you ask. Cheers for your opinion. T Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted October 29, 2006 i can supply an alloy low level jack for £140 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyVR6 0 Posted October 29, 2006 drive the car onto something. i had a polo that was on its arse. i had to drive it onto house bricks to get the jack under Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo29 0 Posted October 29, 2006 yeah just drive up onto some planks of wood etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saint Tricky 0 Posted October 29, 2006 yeah just drive up onto some planks of wood etc I think this is my only real option. Just wondered what you guys do if you get a pucture? Ta T Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted October 30, 2006 Just wondered what you guys do if you get a pucture? fill the tyre up with foam! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue_Joe 0 Posted October 30, 2006 Just wondered what you guys do if you get a pucture? fill the tyre up with foam! Ditto - Or call the AA!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonedef 9 Posted October 30, 2006 yeah just drive up onto some planks of wood etc I think this is my only real option. Just wondered what you guys do if you get a pucture? Ta T Look around for a plank or a rock and drive up onto it! Then there's always the kerb? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quicky1980 0 Posted October 30, 2006 mines pretty low but what i do is use the standard car jack from the boot and raise it enought to get the hydraulic jack under neath properly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempest 0 Posted October 30, 2006 How low is your C then? Just recently bought a nice trolley jack from Machine Mart that starts at 110 mm saddle height, which is low enough for my 3 cars anyway :lol: Tempest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Jet 1 Posted October 30, 2006 Drive the car onto some planks and then get a normal trolley jack under it! If you cant get clearance, use the normal jack to raise the body then a trolley jack under the main suspension to raise the whole suspension. use axel stands as you go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saint Tricky 0 Posted October 30, 2006 How low is your C then? The C is fairly low, it's really the bodykit which is the problem. The side skirts are 4" from the floor and stick out a fair bit meaning they can catch the angle part of a jack before the thrust pad touches on the sill. I think I'll stock up with some foamy stuff (any particular brands), and will sort out some planks of wood out so I can at least have a real go at lifting her this weekend. Would using a 1" square block of wood say 6" long be okay to put right behind the sill at the jacking points for use with a trolley jack? That's what I've done with my previous cars. Ta T Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted October 30, 2006 ill send you a pick of my jack it really is the only tool when youve got skirts and it has a 6" pad so you wont damage the underside! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
