Greeting zxers,

Does anyone own or know of a 2 ton or 3 ton jack that is low enough and long enough for the "z" DId I mention that I dont want to spend a huge amount of cash. thxs in advance ! dxd

 

Pep Boys had a box set in last weeks advertisement for a 2 ton, 2 floor jack, 2 stands and creaper for $30 + tax

 

THAt a great price. Thanks for the info. But most jacks are not low enough so I have to use a second jack to raise the side of the car then use the 2 ton jack. I was wondering are there any jacks out there that are pretty thin so it will fit under the car with out me having to use two jacks or raise the body so the 2 ton jack can fit under the car.

 

I have the same problem and solved it the easy way. I put one 2X8 plank of wood, that is three feet long, in front of each front wheel lengthwise in line with the wheels (actually I jam one end of the plank into the space between the tire and the asphalt to help keep it from moving), and drive up onto the planks. I now have the car raised high enough that my floor jack reaches in from the nose of the car to the crossmember just behind the plastic engine panels for jacking. After that, add jack stands at each wheel. If your jack still won't fit under, nail two of these planks together and cut the end you drive over at an angle to make it easier to drive up onto.

 

THanks bro.. that sounds like a plan but what happens if you can drive the car?

 

I'm assuming that you meant to write, "what happens if you CAN'T drive the car". If this is the case, get four of your friends to help you push the car up onto the planks. In this case don't jam the planks under the wheels, but put them in line with the front tires about 2 feet ahead. That will give you some rolling room to get the car in motion before it hits the plank. And you'll see the reason for why they should be three feet long or longer.

 

Thanks for the advice zxers. A heads up !!! Pep boys sale in washington dc still has the jack, stands and wheelie for 29.99. Iam getting mine tommorrow. peace and drive with vision dxd