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Old Sep 30, 2022 | 04:29 AM
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scissors jack

I'm switchin' over from run-flat to normal tires & I had it all. then I try jackin' up front-end to see if it works & the scissors jack takes a dump. (not stock mini jack, no such animal) just some Amazon POS. who makes a good one fo my lowered F-56 ? Mini ? I'd just order one if I knew where ?
 

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Old Sep 30, 2022 | 07:10 AM
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Google mini Cooper car jack kit and you'll find one on ebay asking $26.00.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2022 | 05:54 AM
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the scissors jack is fine, I just have to make an unbreakable twist handle to raise & lower my ride. I refuse to go to a weird tire kit & carry a spare for that reason. OLD SCHOOL
 
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Old Oct 2, 2022 | 07:32 PM
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Does the scissor jack have a hex nut on the end? If not weld a lug nut to the end of it and use a cordless impact to jackup and lower the jack.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2022 | 04:32 AM
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no hex nut - hole. I'm going to bend a 1-piece rod instead of 2-piece rod. which broke. impact not an option, I'm the impact. harborfrieght.com
 

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