I assume I just use the front Pete and Jakes I Beam Axle to raise the front end?
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I assume I just use the front Pete and Jakes I Beam Axle to raise the front end?
If you 32 sits as low as most of them ... you will need to drive the car up on a few boards ... nailed together ... to get get the jack under the front axle. If the car is a Hiboy ... ( no fenders or bumpers ) then a small set of ramps works well. Mine has bumpers and I cannot get on a set of ramps because the bumpers hit the ramp before the wheels do.
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Some of the ramps are not as tall and are longer than others. These kind works better with a 32 straight axle car.
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If you looking for a reasonable priced "low jack" to carry in the car check out the Porsche Swap Meet area (at Pomona for example). Porsche cars come with a nice aluminum screw jack that is lightweight and also low. You will need to make a small plate for the top to fit against the axle. Usually see lots of them at $10-20.
Nice, were did you get it ?
http://www.kwiklift.com/
I have a low garage ceiling & this works great. I found mine used- a year old for about 1/2 the price of new- and local.
Deuce's front fender will clear on this. I've had my friends full fendered 32 on it many times.
I kind of interpreted that you want to know if it is ok to put a jack under the axle itself to raise the car. If so, yes, it is where I jack up mine. I only have one floorjack that goes low enough to slide under mine, the rest are too tall. I just put a rag on top to protect the painted axle and lift it high enough to either put jackstands under the frame, or wheel ramps under the wheels.Quote:
Originally Posted by bucs012
Don
I use the small Harbor Freight aluminum racing jack on my CE beam axel. I have about 3 1/2" between the axel and the ground and it slips in nicely with the removable cradle removed and a piece of carpet in it's place.Quote:
Originally Posted by Itoldyouso