mini-scissors jack
#1
Posted 31 March 2009 - 01:10 PM
any idea who might sell an mini-jack ( I'm thinking around 8" x 3" collapsed ) aluminium or other light compound jack which weighs maybe just a couple of lbs, but still strong enough to keep our car up for as long as it may take to fix the tire.. ?
#2
Posted 31 March 2009 - 01:35 PM
#3
Posted 31 March 2009 - 01:54 PM
Or how about one from a BMW? They are a little dangerous but easy to use.
Another option is to search eBay for jacks from wrecked cars, and see if you can find something you like better.
Edited by PorscheDude, 31 March 2009 - 01:57 PM.
#4
Posted 31 March 2009 - 02:48 PM
i'll look at the other things as well - it's not as if I'm getting under the vehicle so safety is not an issue, I just don't want to damage the car if that thing slips off its position ..which is a huge risk with our oem jacks if you ask me- horrible design !
#5
Posted 31 March 2009 - 03:15 PM
http://www.jackstool...ty - No Pumping!
Tom
#6
Posted 04 April 2009 - 10:01 AM
#7
Posted 04 April 2009 - 01:36 PM
#8
Posted 05 April 2009 - 04:52 AM
#9
Posted 05 April 2009 - 07:17 AM
#10
Posted 06 April 2009 - 04:40 AM
#11
Posted 06 April 2009 - 05:06 AM
Where are you guys jacking up the car when not using the factory location? I used the frame rail once and made a small dent - not cool. Next time I put a piece of oak between the jack and the rail and that seemed to work OK but I bet it won't work on the lowered race car when that gets finished up and lowered.
Any suggestions?
#12
Posted 15 April 2009 - 08:42 AM
Good to know I have something to lift the car now if I need it but hopefully ( knock on wood) my luck will continue - never had a flat in either the Porsches or MBZs for the last thirty years .
Edited by ds968, 15 April 2009 - 08:42 AM.
#13
Posted 15 April 2009 - 10:48 AM
#14
Posted 16 April 2009 - 02:50 PM
#15
Posted 16 April 2009 - 03:10 PM
Yea, it's about as lousy as you describe. But for about a $100 you can buy a very nice aluminum jack at Costco. Mine is excellent and light enough that I can hang it on wall hooks when not in use.
Tom
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