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hey i made a thread about not being able to get my car up lol

but then it crossed my mind to jack up from the tyre and i found this on ebay

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com.au/viewitem?itemId=110749670605&kw=110749670605

has anyone used this or similar? sounds like a great idea for jacking up low cars or even a quick oil change

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hey i made a thread about not being able to get my car up lol

but then it crossed my mind to jack up from the tyre and i found this on ebay

http://item.mobilewe...kw=110749670605

has anyone used this or similar? sounds like a great idea for jacking up low cars or even a quick oil change

No way in hell should anyone get underneath a car supported by that.

edit: ohhhhh its just a wheel lifter not an actual jack

dont worry then, might see if theres one to jack up a car

Lol

There are Low Ramps that fit underneath low slung cars > drive up on them > trolley jack > jack stands.

yeh ive made these custom wood plank ramp but want something better, also have dinted my chassis rails from the teeth in jack which im spewin but now i put a piece of wood to spread the weight

someone told me to use the tow hook but theres been mixed opinions about that

you could look into the inflatable jacks that 4x4's use.

made for use in the bush on rough terrain where a jack won't work - they're just a heavy duty inflatable bag that you slide under the chassis rail, connect to a compressor or even to the exhaust outlet and it will pump up under the car and raise it up!

the bag is only a few mm's high uninflated, so it would get under even the lowest car - plus they're light, and can be stowed in your spare wheel well. show me a trolley jack that you can do that with!

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