Suspension Springs, Shocks, Brakes

lowered ppl

Old Feb 28, 2011 | 09:32 PM
  #1  
metalmedic's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: 04-11-10
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 0
From: NW,IN/chi,IL
lowered ppl

So this might sound dumb but im looking into lower my car and i just want to know for those that are lowered how hard is it to jack ur car up????lol sry for the dumb question.....
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:43 AM
  #2  
SSmatters's Avatar
New Member
 
Joined: 02-23-11
Posts: 142
Likes: 0
From: Central PA
Depends how low you go. You can get low profile floor jacks for low cars, though they arent exactly cheap. But once you have one, they usually last. Atleast mine has...
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:49 AM
  #3  
heathkidder's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: 03-06-10
Posts: 7,025
Likes: 0
From: Dubuque, Iowa
the jack that comes with the car i cant even get it to jack the front tire off the ground i have to use a floor jack instead not that its to low just the jack sucks lol
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:52 AM
  #4  
Dr.Balt407's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 01-03-09
Posts: 3,904
Likes: 0
From: West Palm Beach,FL
or use your stock jack to get the car high enough and then use the jack of your preference.
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 12:36 PM
  #5  
metalmedic's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: 04-11-10
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 0
From: NW,IN/chi,IL
I got a low profile jack its not fun jackin up my car now....lol. I'm about to buy sportlines and I just don't want to have to do surgery to jack my car up....
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 12:38 PM
  #6  
northvibe's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: 06-07-06
Posts: 14,121
Likes: 11
From: Minnesota
Im on pedders and I have a low pro "race" aluminum jack and it fits just fine. But my friend rallyracer has to drive up on wood blocks then jack his car up with his 3 ton jack.
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 03:11 PM
  #7  
MachiBLue's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 02-20-05
Posts: 3,402
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
I'm on Sportlines, and jacking up the car was always an adventure. Either drive up on blocks to have enough clearance for a regular jack, or use the car's scissor jack with another jack. But I have a low profile jack now, so easy now. So if you work on your car a lot and lower it, seriously consider getting a low profile jack, or some blocks to drive up on lol.
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 06:57 PM
  #8  
stonny9's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 06-27-05
Posts: 2,057
Likes: 0
From: southeast florida
best way I have found is to drive up on a couple 1" tall x 6" wide boards. They can be as short as 1'. Butt them up the the front or rear of the tire and drive up on them. Then slide the jack under. I have H&R Race springs and 16" steelies so even with that I cant fit my jack under the side as I dont have a low profile.
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 07:00 PM
  #9  
Whining-devil's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: 03-30-08
Posts: 1,772
Likes: 1
From: Toronto
i have a low profile jack and it lifts fine, but a regular jack forget it
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 07:53 PM
  #10  
metalmedic's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: 04-11-10
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 0
From: NW,IN/chi,IL
well thanks for all the help ill keep this in mind for the future...
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 07:57 PM
  #11  
1LowLS's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 02-16-10
Posts: 8,383
Likes: 1
From: Queen Creek,AZ
Im lowered 3.5 rear and 4 inches up front but I have a lowrider hydraulic jack. but the factory jack still fits as well.barely
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 08:03 PM
  #12  
donkeyballs's Avatar
Platinum Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: 03-08-10
Posts: 4,221
Likes: 1
From: buffalo
I haved to drive the front wheels on something and use the stock jack Haha.. i'm dropped all the way on stance.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
taintedred07
2.0L LNF Performance Tech
32
May 28, 2022 03:47 AM
ineedacobaltss
Parts
16
Nov 7, 2015 02:25 PM
dennis69
Appearance
9
Oct 20, 2015 04:49 PM
Dylan Johnson
Suspension
9
Sep 30, 2015 08:57 AM
GBRunner24
Featured Car Showcase
3
Sep 26, 2015 06:44 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:41 AM.