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steve88
08-07-2008, 05:32 PM
hey guys is there any quicker way to jack a car? i need to swap all 4 rims on my car and it takes ages using the honda jack, is there some automated one thats pnuematic or something ? (Ive got an air compressor)
trism
08-07-2008, 05:39 PM
install a set of airjacks like race cars.

they only cost like, 10 grand, plus a total reconstruction of youre chassis/floorpan to fit.

get a trolley jack.
markoJEK1
08-07-2008, 05:40 PM
Nope havent heard of a air power jack.. dont see the point, thats what you have hoists at a workshop, you either spend some money and get a big 1.5T thats classed as 'easy lift' and takes you few pumps to get off the ground, other wise dont be lazy, the sissors jacks as useless, they are an obligatory roadworthy item, thats about it.
steve88
08-07-2008, 05:43 PM
bah ****, well a trolley jack seems easier its just it takes so long using the stock jack because twisting it rapes your wrist after a while
trism
08-07-2008, 05:44 PM
here is what you do. get s socket that fits over the thing.

get out a rattle gun, pput the socket on
viola
EKVTIR-T
08-07-2008, 05:44 PM
They sell these at racv shops etc and 4wd stores lol

http://www.4wdworld.com.au/products/shentai/images/SJ1000-_000.jpg

Cigarette lighter power yO
simonnowis
08-07-2008, 05:44 PM
the oem honda jack takes way too long, as mentioned get a trolley jack.
steve88
08-07-2008, 05:55 PM
yeh trolley jack my mate has one ill just use that
EGJOE
08-07-2008, 06:19 PM
scissor jack from a larger car works better designed to lift heavier cars so our civics easy as. Better yet get a snap on trolley jack!!
Limo
08-07-2008, 07:18 PM
get multiple trolley jacks n a few mates..4 wheels will be done quick as
dsp26
08-07-2008, 07:27 PM
They sell these at racv shops etc and 4wd stores lol

http://www.4wdworld.com.au/products/shentai/images/SJ1000-_000.jpg

Cigarette lighter power yO

:thumbsup::thumbsup: got one in the crv :)

we ended up purchasing a kit from bunnings, also came with an impact gun all in the one box.. but damn they drain the battery!!


scissor jack from a larger car works better designed to lift heavier cars so our civics easy as. Better yet get a snap on trolley jack!!
yep!! get a camry one for $10 at pick n payless!!
steve88
08-07-2008, 10:08 PM
**** u guys where not kidding, i used my mates trolley jack did it in 10 secodns!! would of taken me way longer with the scissors one
I heart the SSS
08-07-2008, 11:15 PM
scissor jack from a larger car works better designed to lift heavier cars so our civics easy as. Better yet get a snap on trolley jack!!

That what I use

Blue Point FTW

After you get one, you'll wonder WTF you where doing before you had one.
GTKING
09-07-2008, 08:55 AM
Yeah seriously blue point is sweet
lol just 2-3 steps to get the jack on the jack point and pump
VTECMACHINE
09-07-2008, 09:00 AM
the sissors jacks as useless, they are an obligatory roadworthy item, thats about it.

Yeah but comes in handy if you can't fit a regular trolley jack under your car, at the front...
e240
09-07-2008, 12:07 PM
this will be good
http://www.d2racing.com/content/products/air_jack
markoJEK1
09-07-2008, 01:24 PM
Yeah but comes in handy if you can't fit a regular trolley jack under your car, at the front...

thats why you get a low offset jack, my one that I have , is a big 1.5 tone with a offset of something like 50mm, so I have no issue fitting under any car :thumbsup:, dont know what the lowest point of the sissor jacks are.
iced
09-07-2008, 01:25 PM
trolley
fitvpower
09-07-2008, 09:55 PM
i think most honda jacks are the same but for mine i got a loop at the end of the straight bar which you loop around the hole in the end of the jack. since the bar is straight, i just use a cordless drill and attatch it to the end of this rod and spin away.
incoming
09-07-2008, 09:58 PM
u can get them 1.5ton trolley jacks for about $150 i think
works a treat dont even need to bend over
kongfu
09-07-2008, 09:59 PM
cant you use hoist?
bennjamin
09-07-2008, 09:59 PM
"fast" and "jack" are not to be used in the same sentence.

There simply isnt any safe way to jack up a car fast.
Unless you are stealing wheel or really really are in a hurry its best to take your time with a over-rated trolley jack.
VTECMACHINE
09-07-2008, 10:10 PM
Quick question... how do you jack off a rear tow hook, if an aftermarket rear tow hook is fitted?
kongfu
09-07-2008, 10:11 PM
"fast" and "jack" are not to be used in the same sentence.

There simply isnt any safe way to jack up a car fast.
Unless you are stealing wheel or really really are in a hurry its best to take your time with a over-rated trolley jack.


i see.thx for the friendly explanation
bennjamin
09-07-2008, 10:12 PM
Quick question... how do you jack off a rear tow hook, if an aftermarket rear tow hook is fitted?

same point for lifting. Get a jack that can spread the load and put rubber / wood to absorb the force alittle
VTECMACHINE
09-07-2008, 10:20 PM
Thanks mannngggg...
dongsoo
13-07-2008, 11:37 PM
hey guys is there any quicker way to jack a car? i need to swap all 4 rims on my car and it takes ages using the honda jack, is there some automated one thats pnuematic or something ? (Ive got an air compressor)

man... just do it... i always change wheels on mai car with the standard jacks if im away from home.

it might build muscle or something, who knows.