Hey guys,

So I just hit 10k miles today so I need to rotate my tires. I went to koons tysons toyota, merchant tires, and ntb and they all said that they can't do it for me since my car is too low! I even had to go to Jiffy Lube for my oil change since theyre the only one that can do it. The problem is they can't jack the car up for the life won't fit on the sides. Do you guys know of any place that can do it? I'll do it myself but the freaking jack in the car won't even fit on the sides for me to put jack stands on. Please help me with my dilemma!!!

 

get some buddies and lift loool. my friend had a flat tire, car was too low, so two of my friends liftted the side so that we could put the jack underneath.

That or go to a tuner shop. I am sure they can accomodate you.

 

If you have a harbor freight tool supply shop near you, go get their racing aluminum floor jack. Only needs 1.5 inches of ground clearance. About 150$.

 

Try getting some 1x8"s and building a type of stair effect, the wood will be low enough and just drive up until you can get the jack under the car. Problem solved. Lowes and Home depot are your friends.


John

 

Simpler (and less costly solution) I use - I got some scrap lumber, and cut an angle on one end (like a ramp), so I can drive onto the wood. Each piece is about 2 feet long, and I put one in front of each wheel - drive forward a foot or so onto the wood, and your car is now higher off the ground. In my case, the wood is about 3 inches thick, so it raises the car 3 inches - plenty of space to get my floor jack under. Use a wide piece, like 6 or 8 inches - not a 2 X 4, as that's not wide enough. If you use 2 X 6 or 2 X 8, you may also have to stack and screw two pieces together to get enough height, since they are only an inch or so thick. Works for me.

 

OK, apparently us old guys think alike. You posted while my rapid typing skills were being put to the test.

 

I thinks thats what I said! Works for me!

 

loool. ive actualy done that b4 to. works very well.

 

Old but very wise!

 

It also works when you get the truck stuck in the mud!

 

Get a 2x4 or something of that nature. Drive onto it and park on it. That will give you clearance you need.

 

Or you can be like me and buy directional tires and different size wheels in front and back. Youll never have to rotate them again.

 

First off, thanks guys for all the good ideas but ill probably go with the racing floor jack(if i could find an affordable one) then with the 4x4 idea(just dont want to have that in my car 24/7 preparing to get a flat) then with the different size rims^^^(if i could only afford to buy new rims)

but what if i dont have the time to do a diy, are there any places that you guys know that can work on my car?

again, thanks for all the replies!

 

Well, a couple things - the method several of us suggested (wood) wasn't intended to be carried around in your car in case you have a flat. You were asking about doing a tire rotation, and said your jack wouldn't fit under the car. That's what we replied to. I doubt you'd be carrying a floor jack in the car 24/7, even if you can find a cheap one.
You might look into a 'bottle jack', which wouldn't take up much space, could be kept in the car, and they're relatively cheap (a hell of a lot less than the floor jack!). If you could get it under a sturdy lift point (depends how low your car is), you could use that to get the car up enough to get your regular jack under. Just a thought, for your concerns about getting a flat.
However, if you're going to be working on the car on a regular basis, then a floor jack is not just a good investment, it's a necessity. You don't want to use the jack that came with the car for anything but changing a flat, especially if you have a sub box in the back that has to be moved to get at the jack every time you use it.
Can't help you with a place to get it done, somebody local would have to point you in the right direction.

 

1- please dont ever go to jiffy lube. they are the worst automotive business in the USofA IMO.

2- Use the wood to rotate your own tires and save the $20+ a shop will charge you to do it

3- My car is 1.25" lower in the front, and 1.5" in the back, and I have a full lip kit and can still get on lifts. Tell the dealer ur going to to stop being lazy and use the adaptors they have for their lifts to get the car up. or use a floor lift to get the car up.

 

drive to my shop in MD we'll do it... And I'll still use the wood if needed. $24... Its a good tool to have if your lowered...