Minion 132 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 I'm looking at investing in a low entry trolley jack to fit under the 86, the problem I have though is that I do have use to a pit whenever I need it but it can be a hassle to set everything up just for a small task (i.e swapping wheels). For that reason I don't want to be spending hundreds on a jack to only use it once in a blue moon. Can anyone recommend a decent jack low enough to get under a slightly lowered 86 for sensible money? I did take a look at the Halfords one but a lot of reviews say it isn't that low - http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/garage-workshop/trolley-jacks/halfords-2-tonne-trolley-jack-low-profile Thanks Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 I just use the scissor jack to lift the car enough to get the jack under it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich196 103 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 http://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/arcan-2000kg-aluminiumsteel-service-jack-model-hj2000eu-900930 This is the one I have. Good bit of kit. Gets under my 86 easily and lifts it nice and high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minion 132 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 21 minutes ago, Lauren said: I just use the scissor jack to lift the car enough to get the jack under it. I'm not a huge fan of scissor jacks due to the stability but good idea I didn't even think of that! 12 minutes ago, Rich196 said: http://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/arcan-2000kg-aluminiumsteel-service-jack-model-hj2000eu-900930 This is the one I have. Good bit of kit. Gets under my 86 easily and lifts it nice and high. Didn't think of costco either, looks a nice piece of kit that for £100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeps 294 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 I've got the standard £25 jack and with a hockey puck it just fits under to jack on the seams so the low profile would work there if you don't mind doing each corner. If you want to jack on the central points I think even the Costco one might struggle on a lowered car at the front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdstrike 186 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 I have a dirt cheap ebay special that has a different profile to the Halfords one. I'm concerned about that curve up to the pivot point. My one is ok for lifting the rear diff, but the carry handle can get in the way on the undertray trying to reach the front lift point. My car has a normal ride height. My jack has a profile like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wheels-N-Bits-2-25-Ton-Low-Profile-Hydraulic-Trolley-Car-Jack-with-LED-Nut-Brace-/142139348941?hash=item21182a57cd:g:VyYAAOSw8gVX9OTD I think the Halfords one is 1) overpriced, and 2) possibly a bit tall. Unless you only want to jack off the seams, then it'd be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 +1 for the costco one I have it and it's good, slightly impractical for me due to my bodykit but its fine i use the scissor jack to raid the front a bit first 1 Minion reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minion 132 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 Just now, rob275 said: +1 for the costco one I have it and it's good, slightly impractical for me due to my bodykit but its fine i use the scissor jack to raid the front a bit first That's another really good idea, I'm half tempted by the halfords one due to the price and I still have my 25% discount card from when I used to work there years ago and then just use the scissor jack like you say if I need a bit more clearance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam9 37 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 Get a couple of bits of scaffold board or thick plank and roll the front wheels up onto it before jacking, it will give you plenty of extra clearance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 59 minutes ago, Minion said: That's another really good idea, I'm half tempted by the halfords one due to the price and I still have my 25% discount card from when I used to work there years ago and then just use the scissor jack like you say if I need a bit more clearance I had the halfords low profile one... started going down on it's own after the first use... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 3 hours ago, Minion said: I'm not a huge fan of scissor jacks due to the stability but good idea I didn't even think of that! I only use the scissor jack to get the car up enough to put the jack under. I have a quick lift two tonne jack but it doesn't go anywhere near low enough. Using a scissor jack to get lift it 40mm or so is no problem at all really. It's a way round it that costs nothing I guess so there is that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 I use this jack as it's the lowest entry jack I could find on sale:- https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HNV3J02/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lBsuzb2X39T4K And then these Thule caravan leveling ramps to lift the front or rear:- https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FWL4O9A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yCsuzbWFM463M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zhuonanli 14 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 12 minutes ago, Deacon said: I use this jack as it's the lowest entry jack I could find on sale:- https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HNV3J02/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lBsuzb2X39T4K And then these Thule caravan leveling ramps to lift the front or rear:- https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FWL4O9A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yCsuzbWFM463M How much room will the ramps create? Is it enough to use for general service? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 35 minutes ago, zhuonanli said: How much room will the ramps create? Is it enough to use for general service? I'm not 100% sure on the measurements but I wouldn't think so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surrey86 352 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Deacon said: I use this jack as it's the lowest entry jack I could find on sale:- https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HNV3J02/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lBsuzb2X39T4K And then these Thule caravan leveling ramps to lift the front or rear:- https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FWL4O9A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yCsuzbWFM463M I also use one of these. Quite a few variations of the same jack around, mine is a green Sealey one. It's very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 378 Report post Posted June 27, 2017 I have one of these: http://www.sgs-engineering.com/top-sellers/tj2-5lp-low-profile-garage-trolley-jack Nice and low, lifts quickly, way overkill for a car as light as ours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
