3 - 2'x6's. that is actually 1 3/4" thick for each. That means you are
actually lifting your car 5 1/4". You can get under the car and change your
oil ?
You have got to
be the thinnest man on earth !! Pat
-----Original Message-----
From: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us <Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us>
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 1:43 PM
Subject: Jacking up a lowered roadster
>DatsunMike gave me a tip so good I just had to share it with the list.
>
>I lowered my car and have a CDM/BRE airdam, and can't get the floorjack
>underneath. And I can't use this scissors jack because I can't spin the
>handle under the car. So I'm taking chances, driving around without a jack
>or spare tire.
>
>His idea is so simple that I feel stupid not thinking of it.
>
>Fred - So.SF
>
>On 4/17/2001 "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
>
>>Fred,
>>
>>My secret is I cut 2 pieces of 2x6s 12" long and drive up on them
>>to fit my jack under the car. Try it. Cut one end at 45 degrees
>>to make it easier to get on. Actually for my garage I bolted 3
>>together with steps between each so now I don't have to jack the
>>car to change oil.
>>
>>Mike
>>PS - Forget the stock jack as it's dangerous to your car!!!!!!!!
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