Lifting / Jacking-up Lowered Cars

AlexGSi2000

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• Oct 11, 2013

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Just wondering how you guys lift / jack-up your lowered cars?

I have an A4 avant that I lowered on coilovers a few months back.
To jack it up and get it on axle stands I use the "widowmaker" jack to lift enough to get my proper jack under.

It works, but it takes ages to do - just wondering if you guys could recommend any jacks for lowered cars?

Much appreciated.

 

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• Oct 11, 2013

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try this Liftmaster 2.25 Ton Low Profile Hydraulic Trolley Car Jack with LED & Nut Brace | eBay
or this 1.5 Ton Low Entry Aluminium Quick Lift Racing Jack | eBay

 

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• Oct 11, 2013

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As above, a low profile jack is the way to do it.

 

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• Oct 11, 2013

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Drive your wheel onto a piece of 4 x 2 with one end tapered to ease getting on it, lifts the car high enough to get a standard trolley jack under it. If its still not high enough, use a 5 x 3.

 

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• Nov 2, 2013

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Ended up buying one of these;

Liftmaster Pro 2 Ton 80mm Low Profile Long Reach Quicklift Garage Trolley Jack | eBay

Won it for £93 on auction.
Quality is abit dubious and not "dual pump" as stated on the listing.
It fits under the car, maximum hight is just about right - the weight stated is incorrect, its actually 48k! ****** heavy.