Using OEM Scissor Jack To Lift Car

joshs09slvrZ · 03-09-2012, 03:22 PM

I have some sway bars to install this weekend. Was curious if any of you use the scissor jack that came with our cars to lift it enough to get jack stands underneath.

Opinions?

TerribleONE · 03-09-2012, 03:25 PM

I would guess that it wont be able to get it up high enough, however I do not have personal experience with this. I have a floor jack...

joshs09slvrZ · 03-09-2012, 03:29 PM

Yeah...I have a friend who lets me borrow his when I need it..but it's unavailable this weekend haha.

fuct · 03-09-2012, 03:36 PM

it should be.... if not find some wood blocks!

XwChriswX · 03-09-2012, 03:41 PM

I've used mine several times, it barely gets high enough for the lowest settings on jack stands, plus is not meant for repeated use. The eye of the jack and the hook of the arms begin to wear out and eventually get to the point to where you're having to torque too hard to make it work and they just rub off. Best bet is to spend $50 and get a low profile jack. It will save you time and headache later.

joshs09slvrZ · 03-09-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I've used mine several times, it barely gets high enough for the lowest settings on jack stands, plus is not meant for repeated use. The eye of the jack and the hook of the arms begin to wear out and eventually get to the point to where you're having to torque too hard to make it work and they just rub off. Best bet is to spend $50 and get a low profile jack. It will save you time and headache later.

That's what I've been looking for...but can't seem to find one that cheap.

XwChriswX · 03-09-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by joshs09slvrZ

That's what I've been looking for...but can't seem to find one that cheap.

The cheapest I've seen on sale is $50 and mostly around $80 normally. These are for your lower quality brands. I have seen them as high as $150 though... so it's one of those, how much is it worth to you situations, but any autozone/checkers/o'reilley should have them in stock or can order one for you.

wstar · 03-09-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I've used mine several times, it barely gets high enough for the lowest settings on jack stands, plus is not meant for repeated use. The eye of the jack and the hook of the arms begin to wear out and eventually get to the point to where you're having to torque too hard to make it work and they just rub off. Best bet is to spend $50 and get a low profile jack. It will save you time and headache later.

Yeah, the thing destroys itself pretty quickly. The eye on my jack is really bad now, and it's requiring a lot more force to operate as a consequence (because the angles never line up right). I think I might actually look for a replacement though, either Nissan's or I'll see if some other cheap equivalent is available.

I use mine a bunch, both for roadside (well, "at the track", where I don't want to carry my hydraulics) as well as in my garage. Sometimes it's just more convenient than a hydraulic jack on this car, given the dearth of safe jacking spots on this car and how far to the inside some of them are, and clearance to any nearby walls for the big hydraulic jack arms. I actually have two low-profile hydraulic jacks and a couple of bottle jacks at home and I still find myself wearing out the factory one heh.

joshs09slvrZ · 03-09-2012, 04:02 PM

I really don't see myself needing one too often so spending $150 is is crazy. If I could find one for $50-60...I'd be all over it...but spending that much just isn't worth it to me. I'll give the scissor jack a go tonight.

Unique_Z · 03-09-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I've used mine several times, it barely gets high enough for the lowest settings on jack stands, plus is not meant for repeated use. The eye of the jack and the hook of the arms begin to wear out and eventually get to the point to where you're having to torque too hard to make it work and they just rub off. Best bet is to spend $50 and get a low profile jack. It will save you time and headache later.

i've also used mine for several times and man they do wear pretty fast..i'd better invest my money for some decent low profile jack

joshs09slvrZ · 03-09-2012, 04:26 PM

Found a coupon on eBay for a low profile 1.5 ton racing jack for only $59.99...seems like an OK deal for something you won't use very often.

EZT · 03-09-2012, 04:53 PM

Harbor freight carries a decent low-profile jack for like 60-70$.

ZMan8 · 03-09-2012, 05:00 PM

I bought A nice low profile 2.5 ton one for $75 last week. Works well

cptspeed · 03-09-2012, 05:04 PM

Hey man. Why not come by my house and borrow mine. Don't i do good work.

Boost_lee · 03-09-2012, 05:40 PM

I use the oem jack to get the car high enough so I can slip my low pro floor jack under the car

03-09-2012, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Using OEM Scissor Jack To Lift Car I have some sway bars to install this weekend. Was curious if any of you use the scissor jack that came with our cars to lift it enough to get jack stands underneath. Opinions? __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

03-09-2012, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	I would guess that it wont be able to get it up high enough, however I do not have personal experience with this. I have a floor jack... __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-09-2012, 03:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Yeah...I have a friend who lets me borrow his when I need it..but it's unavailable this weekend haha. __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

03-09-2012, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	I've used mine several times, it barely gets high enough for the lowest settings on jack stands, plus is not meant for repeated use. The eye of the jack and the hook of the arms begin to wear out and eventually get to the point to where you're having to torque too hard to make it work and they just rub off. Best bet is to spend $50 and get a low profile jack. It will save you time and headache later. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

03-09-2012, 04:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	I really don't see myself needing one too often so spending $150 is is crazy. If I could find one for $50-60...I'd be all over it...but spending that much just isn't worth it to me. I'll give the scissor jack a go tonight. __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

03-09-2012, 03:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	it should be.... if not find some wood blocks!

03-09-2012, 04:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Found a coupon on eBay for a low profile 1.5 ton racing jack for only $59.99...seems like an OK deal for something you won't use very often. __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

03-09-2012, 04:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
EZT Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville Posts: 546 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 315	Harbor freight carries a decent low-profile jack for like 60-70$.

03-09-2012, 05:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	I bought A nice low profile 2.5 ton one for $75 last week. Works well __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

03-09-2012, 05:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	Hey man. Why not come by my house and borrow mine. Don't i do good work. __________________ FI CBE, 20" forged specialties rims, swift springs, boston subs, kicker amp, focal components

03-09-2012, 05:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	I use the oem jack to get the car high enough so I can slip my low pro floor jack under the car __________________ My TT Z

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