hydraulic jack
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not a 'professional' one - but I use a Halfords 1.5 tonne trolley jack job which certainly fitted under my S3 OK - but being a new Grif owner, haven't got round to trying it. It takes up a fair amount of boot space tho' if you choose to keep it on board....Must admit though, I have been pleasantly suprised by the quality of the Halfords thing.
Draper also have a reasonable range for sensible money....either bottle, scissor or trolley....
Draper also have a reasonable range for sensible money....either bottle, scissor or trolley....
Edited by Phil C on Friday 23 February 18:27
Are you talking trolley or bottle jack?
I've not been able to find a bottle jack which is low enough to get under the chassis rails and lift the car off its wheels and have 2 trolley jacks, neither of which are low enough to get under the nose but both go easily under the back of the car.
Having said that, I can get the little 1.5tonne trolley jack under the front if I lift the nose as it goes under, but its much easier to drive onto a couple of planks to lift the car up enough to get the jacks under.
For the planks, fence gravel board for a post and rail type fence is a nice size and readily available. Cut the leading edges at an angle just to stop the tyre pushing the plank away rather than climbing on it.
I've not been able to find a bottle jack which is low enough to get under the chassis rails and lift the car off its wheels and have 2 trolley jacks, neither of which are low enough to get under the nose but both go easily under the back of the car.
Having said that, I can get the little 1.5tonne trolley jack under the front if I lift the nose as it goes under, but its much easier to drive onto a couple of planks to lift the car up enough to get the jacks under.
For the planks, fence gravel board for a post and rail type fence is a nice size and readily available. Cut the leading edges at an angle just to stop the tyre pushing the plank away rather than climbing on it.
unclemark123 said:
where can i get a decent hyraulic jack low enough to go under the car ? i want a quick lift proffesional one too! heeellllpppp.!
I have a Sealey "Low Entry" jack which goes under Griffs and Chims just fine, M/N 3001 LE
Lots of deal to be had, I paid around £100 for a local factor about 2 years ago.
www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=25308
Also looking for a trolley that will fit under the chassis rails. Yesterday a catalogue from Merlin Motorsport arrived and has one that may be of interest, I think it may also be Seeley. Will pop in and take a look at it next time I am Castle Coome way.
The other solution which I have seen round the hilclimb paddock is a couple of planks with a chamfer at one end and stop at the other. Simply drive onto them and it gains the half inch required to use the Halfrawds one.
What I tend to do is lift the body slightly with the scissor jack and the slide the trolley under.
The other solution which I have seen round the hilclimb paddock is a couple of planks with a chamfer at one end and stop at the other. Simply drive onto them and it gains the half inch required to use the Halfrawds one.
What I tend to do is lift the body slightly with the scissor jack and the slide the trolley under.
In fact I think the Merlin one is the same as this with a different badge.
www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctj1250a-11-4-tonne-aluminium-trolley-jack/path/trolley-jacks-bottle-jacks-transmission-jacks/brand/clarke
www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctj1250a-11-4-tonne-aluminium-trolley-jack/path/trolley-jacks-bottle-jacks-transmission-jacks/brand/clarke
steve-v8s said:
In fact I think the Merlin one is the same as this with a different badge.
www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctj1250a-11-4-tonne-aluminium-trolley-jack/path/trolley-jacks-bottle-jacks-transmission-jacks/brand/clarke
Indeed, that's also the one I saw badged as Michelin. Looks good for £99.00 www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctj1250a-11-4-tonne-aluminium-trolley-jack/path/trolley-jacks-bottle-jacks-transmission-jacks/brand/clarke
Sorry to revive this old topic but I just got one of these :- www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product
Very nicely made, and a lot lighter and more robust that the pressed Steel Halfrawds one I have been using for years, cost £93 inc Vat and fits fine under the front and rear of the Griff. It JUST fits under the body at the sides. Each rear wheel is on a bracket held by three substantial bolts so I plan to remove them and slot the holes by 3mm then it should glide under.
Only criticism, if it counts as one is that it lifts the car very quickly, which is fine if you are in a hurry, however you do really need both parts of the two part handle fitted to get enough leverage. Can see this would be challenging in a narrow paddock space or garage.
Very nicely made, and a lot lighter and more robust that the pressed Steel Halfrawds one I have been using for years, cost £93 inc Vat and fits fine under the front and rear of the Griff. It JUST fits under the body at the sides. Each rear wheel is on a bracket held by three substantial bolts so I plan to remove them and slot the holes by 3mm then it should glide under.
Only criticism, if it counts as one is that it lifts the car very quickly, which is fine if you are in a hurry, however you do really need both parts of the two part handle fitted to get enough leverage. Can see this would be challenging in a narrow paddock space or garage.
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