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Message started by rl153 on 04/27/12 at 13:46:14

Title: Car question
Post by rl153 on 04/27/12 at 13:46:14

I got a 95 buick regal. I think someone lifted the car wong at some point because the tabs where the jack is supposed to go are bent so you can't use the jack that came with the car to lift it . Do you think a bottle jack would be a good idea or can someone recommend a good ,small portable jack, for not too much clearance? Thanks

Title: Re: Car question
Post by Serowbot on 04/27/12 at 14:02:28

If it fits under,.. use it...
Scissor jacks will go lower if a bottle won't fit...

Title: Re: Car question
Post by SALB on 04/27/12 at 14:13:54

Assuming your on concrete, a rolling floor jack will work best. You can lift under the suspension, or lift pads, depending on the work your doing. I try to stay away from bottle jacks and scissor jacks, as I've had a few close calls with both. :( Anyway you do it, be careful, and be sure the brake is set, and the jack is in good contact with car and won't slip.

Title: Re: Car question
Post by Stimpy - FSO on 04/27/12 at 14:31:56

yup, i like flat rolling car jacks too, there are small, med
and very large ones for trucks and such, but even the
small ones lift 2 tons.

What about using a small but strong block of wood between
your car and the original jack, that might work, problem solved,
good luck.

Title: Re: Car question
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/27/12 at 16:32:45

Straighten the tab up?

Title: Re: Car question
Post by rl153 on 04/27/12 at 17:08:07

I was thinking of trying to straighten the tab up,I don't know if it will somehow be unstable to hold the car. I'm going to try it tho. Also the block of wood idea is pretty good .Thanks!

Title: Re: Car question
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/27/12 at 18:09:09

Back in the 70's, Ford introduced a cheap car, dang if I remember the name now, but, OHH I remember now,,, It was the Escort ( they named it that because if you sent your kid out in it, they otta have an escort, to make sure they dint have to walk home) anyway, if ya stuck a jack under it in the wrong place, the windshield would shatter,,
I was working in the Ford body shop in Odessa, & they sent a factory rep around to take a survey on what the guys who fixed them thot,, I dodged that gal with her clipboard almost,,, ALL Most,, all day.. I turned around & there she stood, all smiles & waiting to write it all down,, I Told her I had avoided her, for the record,, & then I told her what I thot of that junky little car. I told her it was slow, & cheap & that a pissed off 10 year old could total it with his bare hands,,

I ALLLmost
got fired,,

Title: Re: Car question
Post by rl153 on 04/28/12 at 14:00:46

The tabs straightend out ok with a pliers ,the jack that came with the car is sufficient . Thanks for the help.