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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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Default Found a way to lift car up even more with OEM jack

I think i have found a way to lift up the car past OEM jack height.

Basically you just lift the car up to its max height, then put on jack stand. Then get on pieces of wood or something that is above the ground level, and place jack on top, and then lift it again. Then increase the jack stand's height more.

What do you guys think?
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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... I thought you had found something besides the obvious ....
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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that will work...
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Lol well i saw the DIY jack ramp so i was like... Wouldnt it be easier to just do it this way? Well the title was just to get more attention so that ppl wont think it's another dumbass thread. And yes i know it is one
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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This is an epiphany if I've ever seen one.

Word to the wise though: invest in a proper car jack. The OEM jack is not meant for normal day to day use.
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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Okok. I have thought about it for a while, but i still dont think it'll work in my situation, since im lowered 1" in front.

My jack stand's minimum height is over the max. lifting height the oem jack can do... Any solutions?
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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NEED TO BUY A low profile aluminum racing jack.....

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039

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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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also, this one isnt as light weight, but it isnt heavy either...works great for a lowered Z. i have one as well. plus ive found it on sale numerous times for like 25-30 bucks.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0165000P?mv=rr
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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Damn 25-30 is cheap, but unfortuately its not on sale right now. Would hydraulic bottle jack work? http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003a
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
... I thought you had found something besides the obvious ....

lol, seriously
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JasonZ-YA
NEED TO BUY A low profile aluminum racing jack.....

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039

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Chinese Harbor Freight sh*t, FTL! I'd use two jackstands before getting under a car with one of those. Yes, I have owned two of them. Yes, they both lasted less than a year. Yes, I now have a Craftsman.
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by i8acobra
Chinese Harbor Freight sh*t, FTL! I'd use two jackstands before getting under a car with one of those. Yes, I have owned two of them. Yes, they both lasted less than a year. Yes, I now have a Craftsman.
I hope you're kidding. Who would get under a car with only a jack anyway?

+1 on craftsman though...
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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why to not use the OEM jack....

http://chicagoz.com/v-web/bulletin/b...ic.php?t=13842

http://chicagoz.com/v-web/bulletin/b...ic.php?t=14090
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