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posted on April 24th, 2009 at 08:48 PM |
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type 3 jack
anyone have a pic of one or has one for sale in the sydney area
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posted on April 24th, 2009 at 10:22 PM |
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theres not really a type 3 specific jack i dont think... trolley or scissor jacks work fine. just put it under the rear torsion housing for the back
and the front beam for the front..
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posted on April 26th, 2009 at 10:06 PM |
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I think your better off getting small scissor jack from Laser or Charade from wreckers. The VW jack may let you down at the most inconvenient time,
thats why I have 2 VW jacks sitting in the corner doing nothing.
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posted on April 28th, 2009 at 08:22 PM |
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thanks i have been using the one out of my XR8 its a scissor jack
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posted on April 28th, 2009 at 08:27 PM |
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A small hydraulic trolley jack used properly is much safer in my opinion than any of these jacks. cheers
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posted on April 28th, 2009 at 10:56 PM |
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Quote: | Originally
posted by grumble
A small hydraulic trolley jack used properly is much safer in my opinion than any of these jacks. cheers
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True but not what I want to carry around in my boot at any time. All good and well if your at home but I think we are talking road side emergencies.
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posted on April 29th, 2009 at 08:13 PM |
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They don't take up much more space than the widow makers and are much more stable.
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posted on April 29th, 2009 at 08:28 PM |
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Quote: | Originally
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They don't take up much more space than the widow makers and are much more stable.
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I just dont have anywhere to secure it and wouldnt it be heaps heavier?
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UPDATE: Cayman S, M3, B4 now added to the list.
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posted on May 16th, 2009 at 01:33 AM |
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I cleaned up my original jack and while it does work it can slip when lowering so that the car would drop 2 or 3 inches in a jolt so it's a bit
scary. It looks cool in it's place under the bonet but I would only use it for emergencies. At home I use a trolley jack.
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posted on May 16th, 2009 at 08:05 PM |
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that is exactly why I suggested a small trolley jack,i have seen them drop a lot of times as you described.There is no substitute for safety!
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