Low profile trolley jack

[shatnersbassoon]

Hi All,

Does anyone have any recommendations for a trolley jack that will definitely fit under, and reach the jacking points on a 2017 V8R?
It's really just to be able to get the wheels off for a proper clean occasionally, so don't want to spend too much.

From what I can find out, it seems the clearance of the F-Type is about 100mm, so there's on at halfords that should (in theory work) with a minimum height of 85mm, but would rather get one that someone else has experience of!

Cheers,
Matt

 

[RPSN]

Have a read through this topic....

https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=50629#p50629

 

[shatnersbassoon]

Thanks for the info. I missed that one when searching.
I assume this is probably the one you have:
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tj3lp-jsr2-low-profile-trolley-jack-ratchet-axle-stands

Do you find you still need to drive up on wooden blocks for extra clearance with that one, or does it fit under as is?

 

[RPSN]

I don’t have the SGS trolley jack and axle stands. However, I've previously used them on my car and can confirm the equipment is well designed and sturdy.

The low profile SGS trolley jack in the link you posted has a minimum height of 98mm. This would easily fit under the sills and front/rear jacking points of my car without the need to drive up onto the bevelled wooden blocks that I have. If you’re unsure, measure the ground clearance there on your V8R.

SGS do a low profile trolley jack (minimum height 89mm) which is a lot cheaper.....
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equipment/trolley-jacks/low-profile/filter/low_profile

If this is the one that you've seen in Halfords, it will also do the job....
https://www.halfords.com/tools/garage-workshop/axle-stands-trolley-jacks/halfords-2-tonne-low-profile-hydraulic-trolley-jack-657099.html

 

[mickjaguar]

I have a non low profile Halfords 2 ton Jack. It's at least 30 years old, so probably not exactly the same as the ones today even though it looks very similar. The height of the cup is approx 12cm, which gives 2-2.5cm clearance going under the car. However, I had a puncture once and, with a totally flat tyre, there was no way my jack was going under without pumping the tyre up a bit.

So, a low profile jack is a good idea, just in case. My daughter has an SGS jack and the only thing I would point out is the weight of it. A Halfords jack you can pick up one handed, easily. The SGS is like trying to shift a couple of car batteries. Not a problem if you don't need to pick it up.

 

[RPSN]

So, a low profile jack is a good idea, just in case. My daughter has an SGS jack and the only thing I would point out is the weight of it. A Halfords jack you can pick up one handed, easily. The SGS is like trying to shift a couple of car batteries. Not a problem if you don't need to pick it up.

The SGS low profile trolley jacks vary in weight. For example, the one in the link that the OP provided weighs 40kg (without axle stands). The cheapest one in the SGS link I provided weighs 14.8kg and the Halfords low profile trolley jack is probably a similar weight.

 

[Philskill]

I have the halfords low profile in that link and have jacked the car no problems (i have a collection of rubber pucks that fit in the cradle), the nice feature with the halfords one is the carrying handle and it weighs a lot less than the Jack I use for the RR which doesn't have a carrying handle!

 

[shatnersbassoon]

Thanks for all the advice.

Just ordered the SGS one, needed some axle stands and a puck too so seemed like a good deal.
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tjl2c-jsr-2-ton-low-profile-trolley-jack-with-case-axle-stands

 

[scharlton]

I too have the Halfords low profile jack and it fits easily.

However, I would put some blocks under the car once jacked as having left the car on the jack while I went for lunch, it had dropped on my return. I guess never really trust any jack, always support once jacked.

 

[RPSN]

Thanks for all the advice.

Just ordered the SGS one, needed some axle stands and a puck too so seemed like a good deal.
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tjl2c-jsr-2-ton-low-profile-trolley-jack-with-case-axle-stands

Great choice for what you want to do.....You won’t go wrong with the SGS quality equipment.

Sounds like the Halfords low profile trolley jack was best avoided....

I too have the Halfords low profile jack and it fits easily.

However, I would put some blocks under the car once jacked as having left the car on the jack while I went for lunch, it had dropped on my return. I guess never really trust any jack, always support once jacked.

 

[Tom Sawyer]

Also, just for info, this is the one I use and it easily fits under the F Type as well as Cerberas and Tamoras!

https://www.sealey.co.uk/product/5637173105/2-tonne-low-profile-short-chassis-trolley-jack

 

[shatnersbassoon]

Just got the SGS jack today.
It looks like from other posts that the jacking point at the rear is between the three large bolts on the support plate.

Just given it a go, and the low profile SGS trolley jack has plenty of clearance, but not enough reach to get to the support plate.
The body of the jack touches the side skirts way before it's in position. Shame, as it looks like a nicely made jack.

Unless I'm aiming for the wrong point?

 

[RPSN]

Just got the SGS jack today.
It looks like from other posts that the jacking point at the rear is between the three large bolts on the support plate.

Just given it a go, and the low profile SGS trolley jack has plenty of clearance, but not enough reach to get to the support plate.
The body of the jack touches the side skirts way before it's in position. Shame, as it looks like a nicely made jack.

Unless I'm aiming for the wrong point?

The rear jacking point you’re aiming for is correct.

As the SGS low profile trolley jack has plenty of clearance under your car but the body of it touches the side skirts before it’s on the rear jacking point, if you want to keep it there’s an easy fix which is cheap as chips....https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=43394#p43394

See my pic...

 

[Lunar]

The std Halfords jack goes under mine as a cheep solution, as long as you’re not fussed about using a puck - I do need a couple of short lengths of deck plank for the front of my ‘65 Mustang with Shelby drop though.

 

[shatnersbassoon]

Just got the SGS jack today.
It looks like from other posts that the jacking point at the rear is between the three large bolts on the support plate.

Just given it a go, and the low profile SGS trolley jack has plenty of clearance, but not enough reach to get to the support plate.
The body of the jack touches the side skirts way before it's in position. Shame, as it looks like a nicely made jack.

Unless I'm aiming for the wrong point?

The rear jacking point you’re aiming for is correct.

As the SGS low profile trolley jack has plenty of clearance under your car but the body of it touches the side skirts before it’s on the rear jacking point, if you want to keep it there’s an easy fix which is cheap as chips....https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=43394#p43394

See my pic...

I think I'll have to give that a try with the blocks of wood.
My car has the side skirts which stick out that'll cause an issue for lot's of the trolley jacks I suppose.
The front jacking point looks to be even further inboard, and I can't see any 'cheap' jacks that look to have the reach.

 

[cj10jeeper]

The Costco 'Arcan' 3 ton (US) jack has super long reach with it's low body and easily reaches almost any point under the car, regardless of sideskirts.

Shame the long version only appears in store from time to time (not that I need another one) and weighs a tonne itself
Similar to this, but even longer 'snout' and higher lift:
https://www.costco.co.uk/Tyres-Automotive/Garage/Trolley-Jacks-Axle-Stands/Arcan-2750kg-3-Ton-Steel-Service-Jack-Model-XL2750EU/p/254971

Much more a workshop tool though than occasional wheel changes, but well worth the investment for those in need of regular use.

 

[RPSN]

Just got the SGS jack today.
It looks like from other posts that the jacking point at the rear is between the three large bolts on the support plate.

Just given it a go, and the low profile SGS trolley jack has plenty of clearance, but not enough reach to get to the support plate.
The body of the jack touches the side skirts way before it's in position. Shame, as it looks like a nicely made jack.

Unless I'm aiming for the wrong point?

The rear jacking point you’re aiming for is correct.

As the SGS low profile trolley jack has plenty of clearance under your car but the body of it touches the side skirts before it’s on the rear jacking point, if you want to keep it there’s an easy fix which is cheap as chips....https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=43394#p43394

See my pic...

I think I'll have to give that a try with the blocks of wood.
My car has the side skirts which stick out that'll cause an issue for lot's of the trolley jacks I suppose.
The front jacking point looks to be even further inboard, and I can't see any 'cheap' jacks that look to have the reach.

It's easy and inexpensive to do.

The front jacking points are more or less the same distance inboard as the rear. Here’s a good link for the jacking points.... https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=858

With regards to what Lunar posted....

The std Halfords jack goes under mine as a cheep solution, as long as you’re not fussed about using a puck - I do need a couple of short lengths of deck plank for the front of my ‘65 Mustang with Shelby drop though.

The current standard Halfords 2 and 3 tonne trolley jacks have a minimum height of 14cm. Although this leaves enough clearance to fit under the rear jacking points on my car, it isn’t enough to fit under the front jacking points without raising the car with blocks etc.

 

[Philskill]

I have side skirts and the Halfords Low Profile Jack fits perfectly on the Jacking points, front and rear, no blocks of wood required. Its a perfectly good jack for home use.

If you go the blocks of wood route, be careful to ensure the car lowers properly on the blocks after working on it otherwise you'll be lowering the sideskirts onto the jack!

 

[RPSN]

I have side skirts and the Halfords Low Profile Jack fits perfectly on the Jacking points, front and rear, no blocks of wood required. Its a perfectly good jack for home use.

If you go the blocks of wood route, be careful to ensure the car lowers properly on the blocks after working on it otherwise you'll be lowering the sideskirts onto the jack!

As for the Halfords Low Profile Jack being a ‘perfectly good jack for home use’, I wouldn’t trust it after seeing this....

I too have the Halfords low profile jack and it fits easily.

However, I would put some blocks under the car once jacked as having left the car on the jack while I went for lunch, it had dropped on my return. I guess never really trust any jack, always support once jacked.

With regards to the 'blocks of wood route', the solid wooden ramps I use to raise the car sufficiently for the trolley jack to fit comfortably underneath the jacking points work really well. Also, it’s very easy to ensure the car lowers properly onto them as they’re a good width.