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Old 02-05-2011, 11:38 AM
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I'm about to have my car lowered about 30mm so I'll need to buy a new trolly jack with a low entry just wondering what everyone uses?
Old 02-05-2011, 11:42 AM
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Low-entry Sealey 2.5 tonner

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-2500LE-Trol...n/dp/B001SFXDM8

I estimate it'll cope with a 30mm better than your S will!
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You can also use a couple of short planks (1" thick) to run the car wheels up on to increase ground clearance when using the trolley jack
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I just used a length of pole to raise the car up mandraulically, then slide the jack in underneath
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I really need a new jack

My Halfords POS won't fit under the car, so I have to use the OEM jack first. It then makes nasty creaking noises and I am quite concerned about it flipping up in my face, or collapsing and smashing the skirts!

Some long ramps would be nice too.
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I have to use bits of timber or the OEM jack to start my trolley off, and my car is standard, well apart from the sag as a result of having me sat in it for 10 years!

Did it today to make getting the sump plug undone easier
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http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/...nsmission-jacks

The standard reply.

On the Snap On van yesterday they are doing a Blue Point one but
I think it was over 2 tonne, similar design to the above but a lot lot
bigger and about £199.


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http://www.workshopping.co.uk/product/Drap...Facility/45329/

It's the quick lift bit that appeals to me.

I love working on my car but it's a ball ache having to drive it onto paving slabs first.
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Staggered pieces of wood until it's high enough
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30 half turns with the scissor jack, then I can get the trolley jack underneath.

My Halfords jack is leaking oil, which can't be good. So I really do need to get a new one.


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