5 min. to jack up a car is definitely an ok price to pay for having all the advantages of being low. i have several different methods...
use the diamond jack to crank up one side underneath the front, then slide a hydraulic under the jack point on the side, or
drive up on 2x4s, then get out, stack 2 2x4s on top of each other, and drive up on those, then use the hydraulic.
if i want to get on a lift (at least at my shop) i have to drive into the middle of it. use the diamond jack in the front, so i can get a hydraulic under the front, lift it up, and slide the lift supports under the front sides. then i have to go to the back and use the hydraulic jack on the tow hook, then slide the rear lift supports under the rear sides. then i can lift that focker up.
being able to handle better than civics and integras: priceless.
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