I just lift the car by the fender lip with one hand while rolling the floor
jack under with the other. If my brother is around we skip the floor jack
part and go right to the jack-stands.
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: <Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 3:11 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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