Brunnhoelzl Jacks
12-09-2014, 02:31 PM
#46
Race Director
Low profile.
David, I don't have clearance with the low profile pad on my OTC jack either. I drive one wheel up on a 2x4 and even then I've needed a tiny bit more height. Raising the front lift gives me the extra 1/4" I need. If you don't have the lift and need more clearance then you could just use a layer of plywood under the 2x4, 2x8, or whatever.
If I'm putting the car on all four jacks I start with the above at one rear corner. Once the car is raised slightly, I can slip both the jack and pad underneath and lift that corner and place it on the stand. The other jack points are then no problem. Next I do the other rear corner, and then move to the front. When lowering you just have to make sure that you have the spacers under the last wheel again when you drop the car.
If I'm putting the car on all four jacks I start with the above at one rear corner. Once the car is raised slightly, I can slip both the jack and pad underneath and lift that corner and place it on the stand. The other jack points are then no problem. Next I do the other rear corner, and then move to the front. When lowering you just have to make sure that you have the spacers under the last wheel again when you drop the car.
12-10-2014, 10:14 PM
#48
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Low profile.
David, I don't have clearance with the low profile pad on my OTC jack either. I drive one wheel up on a 2x4 and even then I've needed a tiny bit more height. Raising the front lift gives me the extra 1/4" I need. If you don't have the lift and need more clearance then you could just use a layer of plywood under the 2x4, 2x8, or whatever.
If I'm putting the car on all four jacks I start with the above at one rear corner. Once the car is raised slightly, I can slip both the jack and pad underneath and lift that corner and place it on the stand. The other jack points are then no problem. Next I do the other rear corner, and then move to the front. When lowering you just have to make sure that you have the spacers under the last wheel again when you drop the car.
David, I don't have clearance with the low profile pad on my OTC jack either. I drive one wheel up on a 2x4 and even then I've needed a tiny bit more height. Raising the front lift gives me the extra 1/4" I need. If you don't have the lift and need more clearance then you could just use a layer of plywood under the 2x4, 2x8, or whatever.
If I'm putting the car on all four jacks I start with the above at one rear corner. Once the car is raised slightly, I can slip both the jack and pad underneath and lift that corner and place it on the stand. The other jack points are then no problem. Next I do the other rear corner, and then move to the front. When lowering you just have to make sure that you have the spacers under the last wheel again when you drop the car.
12-10-2014, 10:42 PM
#49
Rennlist Member
Just a slight modification - especially for caged cars or if you're already out of the car and it's in place for lifting. We just lift the car on the factory lift point without the Jackpoint pad in place. When the tire comes off the ground - slide a piece of 2x4 under the tire and let the car back down. It saves you from climbing in and out of a caged car plus it saves those track clutches that don't take kindly to feathering. In addition - when you lift the car the first time you extend the suspension which usually won't completely compress when you let the car down. That extra bit of space is probably all you need to avoid using that extra piece of plywood. If you want something more elegant than wood a Race Ramp flat spot preventer can be substituted for many cars.
12-10-2014, 10:50 PM
#50
Race Director
Just a slight modification - especially for caged cars or if you're already out of the car and it's in place for lifting. We just lift the car on the factory lift point without the Jackpoint pad in place. When the tire comes off the ground - slide a piece of 2x4 under the tire and let the car back down. It saves you from climbing in and out of a caged car plus it saves those track clutches that don't take kindly to feathering. In addition - when you lift the car the first time you extend the suspension which usually won't completely compress when you let the car down. That extra bit of space is probably all you need to avoid using that extra piece of plywood. If you want something more elegant than wood a Race Ramp flat spot preventer can be substituted for many cars.
12-12-2014, 10:27 AM
#54
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I've just ordered some for inventory. In the video is appears their low profile will go under your car with the Jackpoint pad in place. As I understand, the Brunnholzl Low Profile jack goes down to 2" minimum pick up height - yes? I've been using an Omega 29025 jack that has 2.5" minimum. That was close to working with my lowered GT3 but just a hair too high on the back lift points. Also, the Omega - at 90 lbs. - doesn't really like to travel (read - I can't lift that heavy bastard without tossing my back). I considered the Zinko - but even it doesn't go down to 2".
12-18-2014, 02:55 PM
#55
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
The Brunnhoelzl jacks arrived today and I had to open a couple and have a look. They are REALLY pretty. These came with the saddle (lift plate) modified to fit our pads - a feature available from Brunnhoelzl at an added charge. As indicated earlier - these are the Low Profile model which goes down to 2" minimum pickup height. They're available in 1, 3, and 6 pump versions - referring to the number of pumps on the handle needed to lift the car. I opted for 6 pump because it would allow me to elevate the car with less effort on the handle. This could come in handy when I'm getting started and want to look under the car as I jack it up - thus probably working while on my knees. With the single pump - you need more leverage and would probably need to be standing.
I'm excited to try one on my car in the garage, but they're pretty enough I'd almost put one on a shelf in my office - functional art. Sorry about the fuzzy camera phone images.
I'm excited to try one on my car in the garage, but they're pretty enough I'd almost put one on a shelf in my office - functional art. Sorry about the fuzzy camera phone images.
12-18-2014, 03:52 PM
#56
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Love the jack storage bracket for the trailer. Did you find this somewhere or make it yuorself? If you have a source please share. Thank you
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If you're super baller, you use this...
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Love the jack storage bracket for the trailer. Did you find this somewhere or make it yuorself? If you have a source please share. Thank you
03-22-2021, 10:02 AM
#59
Rennlist Member
03-22-2021, 12:33 PM
#60