kribs2714
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Has anybody changed up the bumper jack with the unibody adaptor with a newer scissors jack for more room in the trunk and less noise? Good bad other?
Jacks for the unibody out there
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On the C-body sedans/hardtops, the jack is stowed in holes (and a tension spring) in the holes in the rh rear body structure. Behind the rh rr wheel house. The tire tool and such are stored in the reversed (upside down) tire at the front of the trunk. NO noise or intrusion into the luggage space. Convertibles might be different as to where the spare tire is located, as will wagons. When all is secure, NOTHING slides around, period.
DO check the approved underbody jacking points on the sides of the car body.
Having used a scissor or bottle jack, you'd best be ready to do a lot of cranking on that limber handle!
Just some thoughts and experiences,
CBODY67
DO check the approved underbody jacking points on the sides of the car body.
Having used a scissor or bottle jack, you'd best be ready to do a lot of cranking on that limber handle!
Just some thoughts and experiences,
CBODY67
I have to agree with @CBODY67 about not having rattles IF the jack is stowed correctly.
That said.... I've been thinking about an alternative to carry along with the bumper jack. Reason being that the bumper jack can crack the chrome (I've seen it), and since these cars aren't getting any newer, I'm not sure if jacking on the bumper is a great idea anyway.
So... I looked at some of the battery powered jacks like these, but haven't pulled the trigger on any of them.
VEVOR Electric Automatic Jack for Fast Vehicles Lifting Job
VEVOR Electric Car Jack, 5 Ton/11023 LBS Hydraulic Car Jack, Portable Car Jack Lifting with Built-in Inflatable Pump and LED Light, Car Jack for SUV MPV Sedan Truck Change Tires Garage Repair | VEVOR US
Also thought about buying a small floor jack. This is probably the best alternative for actually jacking the car, but it's a little bulky. (Actually, at $35, I may pick one up anyway) They roll around, so you have to secure it.
https://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-compact-trolley-jack-64874.html
I think the thing to remember is none of these jacks are OK for working under the car. Just tire changing.
BTW, the last flat tire on the road I had was at rush hour in the rain on a really busy highway. I called AAA.
That said.... I've been thinking about an alternative to carry along with the bumper jack. Reason being that the bumper jack can crack the chrome (I've seen it), and since these cars aren't getting any newer, I'm not sure if jacking on the bumper is a great idea anyway.
So... I looked at some of the battery powered jacks like these, but haven't pulled the trigger on any of them.
VEVOR Electric Automatic Jack for Fast Vehicles Lifting Job
VEVOR Electric Car Jack, 5 Ton/11023 LBS Hydraulic Car Jack, Portable Car Jack Lifting with Built-in Inflatable Pump and LED Light, Car Jack for SUV MPV Sedan Truck Change Tires Garage Repair | VEVOR US
Also thought about buying a small floor jack. This is probably the best alternative for actually jacking the car, but it's a little bulky. (Actually, at $35, I may pick one up anyway) They roll around, so you have to secure it.
https://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-compact-trolley-jack-64874.html
I think the thing to remember is none of these jacks are OK for working under the car. Just tire changing.
BTW, the last flat tire on the road I had was at rush hour in the rain on a really busy highway. I called AAA.
3C's & a D?
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Oh come on! Give the old guys a bit of nostalgia by seeing a guy use the 'ol widowmaker on the side of the road! I remember testing mine out in the slightly sloped driveway in the back alley. One of my neighbours, an older fella driving a newer Chrysler 300 slowed down and stopped, he stuck his head out the window and said "boy that brings back a lot of memories, not all good. Be careful!".
Scrap yards usually have a selection of scissor jacks in the office as most won't allow their use in the yard. Grab the biggest one you can and be sure to check it's range of lift before you have to actually rely on it.
Scrap yards usually have a selection of scissor jacks in the office as most won't allow their use in the yard. Grab the biggest one you can and be sure to check it's range of lift before you have to actually rely on it.
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I carry a small bottle jack with me. On my 68 you have to lift the body up or it's difficult to get the back tires off.
volksworld
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My solution after installing the rechromed bumpers...Harbor Freight aluminum floor jack stashed in a vintage Coleman cooler...all the original jack stuff restored and displayed in its proper places..
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kribs2714
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Fully agree and everything fits perfectly with original rims. Changed rims and holy difference in holding it together. I am trying to find something to hold it all together as close to stock as I can
I just bought one of those. So far, so good.
A friend mentioned this a couple days ago. He has a few scissor jacks from later model GM vehicles that jack on the pinch weld. You can use a cordless drill and a socket to raise and lower. Parts stores, farm stores, and Harbor Freight have them as well.
Yhe Renault Fuego was the first car I knew of which had "pinchweld pucks" for jacking the vehicle. Round pucks of hard wood(?) with a slot in one side that indexed with the rocker panel pinchweld. Just the diameter of most of the floor jack lift pads I'd seen at that time. On those cars, that rocker panel pinchwelds (toward the ends) were the ONLY approved body jacking points.
Enjoy!
CBODY67
Enjoy!
CBODY67
Super cool idea. Pretty, too!
volksworld
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Trunks so big it really doesn't take up much space...still room for the ez up and the chairs
wyrmrider
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I always carried a station wagon jack, they are taller
Harbor Freight had their little jack on sale for $30, so I grabbed one. This thing is tiny, but I think it will work OK.
I had an old toolbox laying around and the jack fits perfectly. A couple of 2x4s to keep it from rolling around and to use with the jack if needed. I think what I'm going to do is have this to stash in the trunk of whatever I'm driving if I'm going far from home.
I had an old toolbox laying around and the jack fits perfectly. A couple of 2x4s to keep it from rolling around and to use with the jack if needed. I think what I'm going to do is have this to stash in the trunk of whatever I'm driving if I'm going far from home.
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