Had the same problem for a little while, after installing shortened
springs. Until my roadster buddies suggested carrying a couple short 2x4
blocks. Drive (or roll) your wheel up over the 2x4. Then you'll have the
necessary clearance to slip a floor jack underneath the car. In your
case you mentioned, slip the 2x4's under the wheels before lowering the
floor jack. Then drive the car off of the 2x4's.
Fred - So.SF
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Richard
Brown
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 7:08 PM
To: Tom @ Datsun2000; Nathan Ruffcorn; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: he's got the jack!
A couple of comments on jacks.
The first roadster I bought in '71 had 2 metal wheel chocks shaped
somewhat like this. _/^\_ Painted same yellow as the jack. I don't
know if they were stock or added by the PO. I have never had a problem
when I used them.
On floor jacks: I had been able to slide my 3 ton jack under the frame
rails. A few weeks ago I installed a set of Koni shocks. When I lifted
the car, removed the jack stands, and lowered the car, I was unable to
remove the jack. The Konis lowered the car by about an inch. Now I
have to jack from the front plate or rear end. So if you get a floor
jack be aware of its lowest height.
Richard.
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