[Doctorscholls]

hey guys, i was just wondering what the minimum clearance on the car is to access a jacking point. I hear it settles quite a bit after driving a little while, so i was wondering what size floor jack to buy. Thanks

 

[Ophitoxaemia]

my garage has no room except for one of those tiny cheap jacks... i put one under the side frme, and jack it up enough to get the other jack under the center frame member. ive done this, lessee, 1,000 times now?

-james

 

[AJ]

I got a 2 and a quarter ton floor jack from Harbor Freight for $40. I lift up the car from right under the rear body mounting bolts. I lift up the entire side at once and place my jack stands under the car.

Andy

 

[Bob Cowan]

Ground clearance is always an issue in these types of cars. If it wasn't, they wouldn't be as fun! Anyway, I make a set of "ramps" out of 2x6 lumber. I can drive the wheels up on them and raise the car 3 1/2". That's plenty of room to get a cheap floor jack under there. It's a whole lot cheaper than buying an expensive low profile/long reach floor jack. I think I still have the same ones I made in 1989 for my lowered '69 Mustang.

 

[Bill]

One with 4" clearance should work, but a jack with 3.5" would be better.

 

[ToyoKogyo12aTurbo]

Harbor freight has a 1.5 ton 38# aluminum floor jack for $200. 6 pumps to full-up, 3.54" jack profile. roller on the front instead of wheels.