So... found out today that my scissor jack font fit under the car now that I'm slammed so... what
portable options are out there for jacking up a low car?
Considerations:
Car MK4 VW R32
I think I'm about 3 inches off the ground at the front jack points.
The VW R32 stock doesn't have a spare (doesn't fit over stock calipers), just puncture sealant and a 12v air compressor.
Yes I have wood but this is in case of a flat, where the tire is deflated I may not be able to drive up onto wood
I do have BCAA membership
Potential Options:
1) A scissor jack from another car that's a little shorter. $ cheap cheap
Hard part is finding one that will work. Anyone have any experience with others that could potentially fit?
2)Exhaust Jack. (You can also use a compressor which I do have) $150 ish
I like the fact that it has soft contact points... also many 4x4 use them to get out of ditches etc... can do many things a traditional jack cant.
Contact
Cheesy video but shows the potential uses
3) Tri-c Engineering Flat Jack $180 ish
Flat Jack - Good for 1000lbs but may be sufficient to raise it enough to get my stock scissor jack under the car
Even slammed, ground hugging cars and trucks need a jack, especially one that will slide underneath. The Tri-C Flat Jack was designed to solve this problem.
This jack measures only 1-1/2" high and fully extends to 6-1/2". Made of aluminum with a heat treated steel screw shaft. The Flat Jack will lift up to 1,000 pounds and the 5x13" base makes the Flat Jack Stable, yet easy to store. Any 7/16" socket can be used to raise the Flat Jack.
Tri-CEngineering - Custom Auto's : Classic Rebuilds : Stunt Cars : Custom Hot Rod Parts
What have you guys used? any experience with any of the above?