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Old 03-09-13, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Kira X
A heavy duty jack and jack stand. The factory scissors jack only supports 1,500 lbs. Mine acutally got crushed by my SC while my friend was working on it once.

A flashlight, batteries, and an extra pair of clothes helps.
1500lbs? What Lexus weighs even close to that???
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Originally Posted by 2jznosht
1500lbs? What Lexus weighs even close to that???
Sc400 Curb weight, 3,485 lb
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Originally Posted by 2jznosht
1500lbs? What Lexus weighs even close to that???
None that I know of. Even the MKIV Supra and my LS430 came with the same wimpy jack.

Maybe if you stripped the interior of an old 1990 ES250, took off the wheels, and took out the engine it might weigh close to 1,500 lbs.....
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Originally Posted by Kira X
None that I know of. Even the MKIV Supra and my LS430 came with the same wimpy jack.

Maybe if you stripped the interior of an old 1990 ES250, took off the wheels, and took out the engine it might weigh close to 1,500 lbs.....
When using an oem jack the weight should be distributed between 3 wheels on the ground and the jack in 1 corner, so its the curb weight divided by 4 which is less than 1,500.
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one of these in every car i own...
very lite and very strong. also very low profile
lifts my truck with 20 plus inch wheels from the control arm with no effort or extras at all
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/att...1&d=1362919631
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Old 03-10-13, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by gunyvw
one of these in every car i own...
very lite and very strong. also very low profile
lifts my truck with 20 plus inch wheels from the control arm with no effort or extras at all
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/att...1&d=1362919631
I may get this jack!
Thanks!
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I carry a little bag with fuses
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Originally Posted by Vasiliyd
I carry a little bag with fuses
Got those!
(crucial no doubt)
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Originally Posted by gunyvw
one of these in every car i own...
very lite and very strong. also very low profile
lifts my truck with 20 plus inch wheels from the control arm with no effort or extras at all
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/att...1&d=1362919631


i got one of these from harbor freight. around 50 bucks i believe when i bought it.. wayyyy better than the kragen ones and its super light..


things to have

-jack
-tool box set
-rags/gloves
-clamps wires
-knife/lighter

sounds like alot but. i still have alooooot of space left.
never know when something can go wrong lol. i'm ready.
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Originally Posted by scmaluco
i got one of these from harbor freight. around 50 bucks i believe when i bought it.. wayyyy better than the kragen ones and its super light..


things to have

-jack
-tool box set
-rags/gloves
-clamps wires
-knife/lighter

sounds like alot but. i still have alooooot of space left.
never know when something can go wrong lol. i'm ready.
i know right super light is the word i have 3 jacks and 3 of these 130 piece tool sets 'el cheapo' for about 35 bucks (throw away the chinese ratchet) it beats driving around with a major tool set loading the vehicle down and will cover a lot of roadside quickie fixes.
when i get to the junk yard i just grab this.

all images will be huge...lol
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Originally Posted by gunyvw
i know right super light is the word i have 3 jacks and 3 of these 130 piece tool sets 'el cheapo' for about 35 bucks (throw away the chinese ratchet) it beats driving around with a major tool set loading the vehicle down and will cover a lot of roadside quickie fixes.
when i get to the junk yard i just grab this.

all images will be huge...lol
I ordered the jack. I may have to move on the tools too. 35$ wtf??
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^^^^ CHINA don't get me wrong it's not the best quality stuff but it will bail you out of a jam without having to have your major gear on hand.
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Originally Posted by gunyvw
^^^^ CHINA don't get me wrong it's not the best quality stuff but it will bail you out of a jam without having to have your major gear on hand.
No "Snap On" tools for the trunk in NYC ever. Chinese tools are perfect for the job.

Actually, I purchased some tools while in Shanghai 6-7 years ago. They are all still going strong.
The watches....... not so much ;-)
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Old 03-14-13, 03:31 PM
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with 10 and 14mm GearWrench Ratcheting Wrenchs you can disassemble almost half car. Always carry some water and engine and steering oils too.
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